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PokéCommunity Daily June 6th, 2016 6:11 PM

Pikachu Out, Greninja In As Most Popular Pokémon in Japan
 
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Greninja wins the general popularity election in anticipation of the newest Pokémon movie.

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Charlie Brown June 8th, 2016 7:13 AM

Was just chatting with bobandbill about this, I reckon a big part of why Greninja won was because people wanted the Ash/Greninja form as an event. I am quite surprised that Lucario didn't make the Top 10 though.

Kurosaki June 8th, 2016 7:28 AM

Well, I mean.... I've jumped on the Greninja boat because of the anime lately myself, sooo.. I can't say anything. I do still really like Pikachu, and I think it'll always be the cute mascot, but just because it's the mascot doesn't mean that it has to be the most popular. Most of my life I've heard most people say they didn't much care for Pikachu, so to me this isn't much different. Of course most of the fans are gonna prefer some of the cooler mons. I actually didn't realize that Pikachu ranked even that high in Japan. It probably wouldn't be in the same here in the US. :/

I think it's cool that Greninja is so well liked, though, it's been awhile since a starter was so popular.

The last time was probably Charizard.

Lucario June 8th, 2016 7:41 AM

Why not lucario? Lucario is imo the GREATEST pokemon of all time.

L'Belle June 8th, 2016 7:47 AM

Ehh, i'm not too sure about greninja..

Hikamaru June 8th, 2016 8:12 AM

This was unsurprising because Ash Greninja has been a Pokemon people want to see obtainable in the games at some point and there's something about its design that has a huge appeal in Japan, because you know, ninjas appeal well to the Japanese.

Pikachu may still be the mascot, but that doesn't mean it has to be the most popular. Greninja was a breakout Pokemon of 6th Gen, holding popularity levels that hadn't been seen in a starter since Charizard (and to a lesser extent, Blaziken).

Xertified June 8th, 2016 8:27 AM

Magikarp!!11

Pinkie-Dawn June 8th, 2016 8:57 AM

Wait, Greninja won the Pokémon Election? Better nerf Greninja!

At least this would solidify Greninja's return in the next Smash Bros. title, assuming Mewtwo's getting cut again to make room for an 8th gen Pokémon. Still I can't help but feel that Greninja winning the election would all be in vain, because there are no data files for Ash-Greninja, which was the sole purpose on why it won, in the Gen VI games, so these kids won't be able to get that cool forme in their XY and ORAS copies.

Lunar June 8th, 2016 10:14 AM

I feel bad for Simisear... it has a lot of potential :(

But in all seriousness I'm surprised Arceus came second, it's the God Pokemon and all but seeing as we're already getting a distribution of it in August there wasn't really a need to vote for it and I've never really considered it that popular. Also a special Ash-Greninja form would be really cool but also very unlikely. Maybe someday guys...

Hikamaru June 8th, 2016 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 9277429)
Wait, Greninja won the Pokémon Election? Better nerf Greninja!

At least this would solidify Greninja's return in the next Smash Bros. title, assuming Mewtwo's getting cut again to make room for an 8th gen Pokémon. Still I can't help but feel that Greninja winning the election would all be in vain, because there are no data files for Ash-Greninja, which was the sole purpose on why it won, in the Gen VI games, so these kids won't be able to get that cool forme in their XY and ORAS copies.

You know, there could be a coding for Ash Greninja in Sun & Moon but otherwise I think it's a form that won't leave the anime.

blue June 8th, 2016 10:37 AM

I personally feel that there are other Pokemon more deserving of that title if I'm honest. I get that everyone has their own opinion, but I wouldn't have predicted Greninja to place first when facing up against so many other great Pokemon. I'll admit Greninja has got a pretty cool design, though I would have thought Lucario or Pikachu to take the first place spot.

Dracowyn June 8th, 2016 12:18 PM

Well it's not really a big surprise. They've been promoting Greninja a lot (its addition in Smash and its apparent huge role in the anime with its new Ash-Greninja form).

The anime probably plays the biggest role, that has to be the reason why Zygarde is so high on the list while all it did in the game was just sitting there in a cave doing nothing.

Now the biggest question is... how did Magnemite get the 24th spot?

Lunar June 8th, 2016 2:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracowyn (Post 9277619)
Now the biggest question is... how did Magnemite get the 24th spot?

I guess you could say that's...shocking...xD

User Anon 1848 June 8th, 2016 2:44 PM

I really hope this doesn't lead to Ash-Greninja making it into the games.

Mister Coffee June 8th, 2016 3:11 PM

I have to ask since I'm way out of the loop on this... but what is "Ash-Greninja"? Is it just a different looking Greninja or does it have unique stats or a special move pool or something?

User Anon 1848 June 8th, 2016 3:30 PM

It's a form of Greninja where it fuses with Ash. Thankfully it's only appeared in the anime so far and I hope to god it stays that way.

Mister Coffee June 8th, 2016 3:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackSwordsman93 (Post 9277817)
It's a form of Greninja where it fuses with Ash.

...lolwut...
So not only are pokemon digimon now (megas), but now they are pulling off Dragon Ball Z techniques... lol I feel a bit reluctant to have fallen out of the main franchise when I did.

TwilightBlade June 8th, 2016 7:14 PM

Winning #1 in popularity is a slight surprise. I watched a clip of Ash's battle with Wulfric and I admit I'm impressed with Greninja. It can't top the ancestor of Pokemon nor the god of Pokemon, though. :P

I wouldn't say fusion, but that they are synchronized to the point where in a pinch, Greninja gains a surge of power and 'transforms' its appearance slightly to gain some physical aspects from Ash's appearance. Greninja's stomach mimics the design of Ash's jacket and Greninja's head mostly mimics slight black hair/edges and also the z shaped lines on Ash's cheeks. It's interesting how a companion changes when they're a lot of trust. Wish my cats would be polite like me and not jump on the stove while I'm cooking.

smocks June 8th, 2016 9:14 PM

I don't even like Greninja that much... But I'm not surprised that Simisear is on the bottom of the list lol

Mewtwolover June 8th, 2016 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Brown (Post 9277316)
I reckon a big part of why Greninja won was because people wanted the Ash/Greninja form as an event.

This, Ash/Greninja form in anime has given Greninja a big popularity boost.

Btw, you should add "in Japan" to the end of title because the contest was only for Japanese. Now it's like a clickbait because it implies that the contest was worldwide and therefore makes people click it easier.

Caaethil June 9th, 2016 8:36 AM

Questions:

- Who on Earth thought Pikachu would win?

- I love Greninja the most out of every Pokemon, but why would you vote for it in a contest for an event?

- Where can I get that awesome plush?

Mewtwolover June 9th, 2016 9:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caaethil (Post 9278748)
- Who on Earth thought Pikachu would win?

Those who thought that since it's the mascot, it must be the most popular and therefore win.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caaethil (Post 9278748)
- Where can I get that awesome plush?

It's a Greninja fursuit.

Pinkie-Dawn June 9th, 2016 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 9277503)
You know, there could be a coding for Ash Greninja in Sun & Moon but otherwise I think it's a form that won't leave the anime.

The best thing this event would do for Greninja is provide it moves it can't normally learn, only to put its foot on Ubers deeper thanks to Protean.

Quote:

Now the biggest question is... how did Magnemite get the 24th spot?
Magnemite is sort of an internet meme in Japan. It got a lot of requests as a playable fighter for Pokken, which it unfortunately didn't make the cut.

Quote:

I really hope this doesn't lead to Ash-Greninja making it into the games.
Or you know, it's just a glorified Mega Evolution.

Quote:

...lolwut...
So not only are pokemon digimon now (megas), but now they are pulling off Dragon Ball Z techniques... lol I feel a bit reluctant to have fallen out of the main franchise when I did.
Pokémon has inspirations from DBZ since the first generation. Sugimori's old artwork looked more like Akira Toriyama's art style, and Mewtwo shares the same color palletes as Freiza.

Pebbles June 9th, 2016 1:53 PM

pikachu owns all of you.

NinjaQueen June 9th, 2016 10:32 PM

Just read this, cannot believe it. Sorry to say guys, but I'm extremely disappointed by this, coz I think the Froakie line is one the worst, actually the worst Starter line of all starters so far. Any Pokemon even something like a Qwilfish or Dunsparce would have been okay for me, but Greninja topping popularity charts, gross -_-. the voting was rigged (will I be trolled for saying this :P).

Caaethil June 9th, 2016 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mewtwolover (Post 9278842)
Those who thought that since it's the mascot, it must be the most popular and therefore win.

Those people are fools.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mewtwolover (Post 9278842)
It's a Greninja fursuit.

Even better.

Arjay June 10th, 2016 4:07 AM

I don't get Greninja's popularity. Same goes for Lucario. Don't get it. Never have. Never will.

JohnnyGolduck June 10th, 2016 5:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerbingamer376 (Post 9277338)
Why not lucario? Lucario is imo the GREATEST pokemon of all time.

Lucario is awesome!!! I usually really like the popular Pokemon that aren't legendaries for some reason. I love Lucario and Greninja and Pikachu. But not so big one the Arceus and Genosect. I don't understand the appeal personally.

TheBoyWhoWouldBePokemonMaster June 10th, 2016 10:45 PM

Yeah Genesect is helluva ugly lmfao

Hikamaru June 11th, 2016 3:23 AM

While overshadowed by the reveal of two 7th Gen Pokemon, the new issue of CoroCoro that just leaked has revealed details on an event Greninja for Japan that ties in with its victory in the Pokemon Election.

The event Greninja will have its hidden ability Protean (duh) and will come knowing the moves Hydro Pump, Gunk Shot, Mat Block and Happy Hour. Aside from the last move, there's nothing else special with this Greninja.

Reunilu June 12th, 2016 9:28 AM

Somehow I'm not surprised by this turnout, expect for Meloetta and Genesect, which I'm kinda indifferent about. This likely has to do something with Ash-Greninja, I think. Or maybe because Greninja is a newer Pokemon? I don't know, but I get the feeling Lucario would be higher on the list if Greninja didn't exist.

Edit: Goomy being lower than Magnemite though. Uh?

I'm a little sad Reuniclus isn't in the top 100 though...


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