Summary
ADestiny 2player has impressively recreated the amphibious Pokemon Greninja using a clever armor setup, capturing the character’s essence with remarkable accuracy. The sci-fi FPS’s custom fashion scene has long been a vibrant space where players craft unique looks, often inspired by characters from other games and pop culture. Bungie also fuels this creativity by releasing official collaboration cosmetics for franchises likeStar Wars,The Witcher, andAssassin’s Creed. WhileDestiny 2has never had an officialPokemoncrossover, one player took the initiative to bring Greninja to life in the game.
The originalDestinylaunched in 2014 and quickly became a massive success, setting the record for the biggest new IP debut at the time. Its sequel,Destiny 2, built on that momentum, reaching over 1.2 million concurrent players shortly after it hit screens. Recently,Destiny 2’s player count has declinedafter seeing a surge near the launch of its latest DLC, The Final Shape. However, such ups and downs are common for the game, which has remained consistently popular since its debut, especially within its vibrant fashion scene.
A Reddit user, iixVanquishxX, recently shared some impressive images of an armor setup inDestiny 2that closely mimics the design of the Pokemon Greninja. The setup features Greninja’s signature large, frog-like eyes and angular head, along with its iconic long pink tongue scarf and blue torso—all recreated with remarkable accuracy. Side-by-side photos posted by the user showcase just how faithfully the armor replicates the Pokemon’s appearance, earning praise in the comments. Many users mentioned recognizing Greninja instantly, even before the setup was revealed, highlighting the impressive accuracy of the design.
A Clever Destiny 2 Player Recreates the Pokemon Greninja
The player uses the Hunter class, the most popular inD2, to craft the armor setup that closely replicates Greninja.Destiny 2offers a wide variety of Hunter armorto help players craft strong builds for a tactical edge. In this case, the player used the Astral Stasis Drake Hunter Cowl for the head and the Mantle of Duty Legendary Shader to match the color, recreating Greninja’s distinct look. The accuracy with which the player captured the Pokemon’s appearance using a mix of in-game items is a noteworthy achievement, highlighting the ongoing creativity withinDestiny 2’s fashion scene.
InPokemon, Greninja is a Water-type Pokemon with a design inspired by both frogs and ninjas. Its sleek, agile look reflects its dual nature, blending amphibious features with stealthy ninja traits.Greninja is a strong card to build a deck around in thePokemon TCG, especially with its Water Shuriken ability, which allows it to deal damage to opponents' benched Pokemon.
According to leaks, Greninja is set to appear in thehighly anticipatedPokemon Legends: Z-Aand is expected to receive a Mega Evolution in the upcoming game, which is slated for release later this year. However, this has yet to be officially confirmed. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the creative homage to Greninja inDestiny 2.
