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After tallying "millions" of votes from around the world, Greninja has been named 2020's Pokemon of the Year.
The final evolution of Pokemon X and Y water-type starter Froakie, Greninja earned over 140,000 votes, topping second-place finisher Lucario by 38,000, according to The Pokemon Company. Mimikyu, Charizard, and Umbreon rounded out the top five.
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Aside from its recognition as a Stage 2 starter Pokemon, Greninja is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and is featured prominently in the Pokemon XY anime as Ash's main companion in the Kalos region.
The top vote-getters from each region are as follows:
- Kanto – Charizard
- Johto – Umbreon
- Hoenn – Rayquaza
- Sinnoh – Lucario
- Unova – Chandelure
- Kalos – Greninja
- Alola – Mimikyu
- Galar – Dragapult