Greninja (SWSH305) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Greninja from the SWSH Black Star Promos set is a sleek Promo card with 140 HP. Its attack, Coordinated Shuriken, showcases a swift and tactical fighting style. Card number SWSH305 makes it a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Frogadier
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.
• Attack: Coordinated Shuriken — Deals 120 damage and 10 damage to 3 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (no Weakness or Resistance applied to Benched Pokémon).
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact Greninja card is a promo from the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series, identified by the card number SWSH305. It is a single printing with no known alternate versions or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its promo rarity, card number SWSH305, and the illustrator Taiga Kasai’s artwork. The card’s set code is “swshp,” and it carries the regulation mark “F.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its promo rarity, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set features special promotional cards like this Greninja, designed to highlight popular Pokémon with unique artwork and powerful attacks. The set is known for its collectible appeal rather than tournament legality.