Ninjask

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Ninjask is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Ninja Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	291
Type	Bug Flying
Species	Ninja Pokémon
Height	0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight	12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Speed Boost Infiltrator (hidden ability)
Local №	043 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 112 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 044 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 105 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	160
Growth Rate	Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	61	232	326
Attack	90	166	306
Defense	45	85	207
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	160	292	460
Total	456	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Ninjask.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		½	4

Evolution chart

#290
Nincada
Bug · Ground

(Level 20)

#291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying

(Level 20, empty spot in party, Pokéball in bag)

#291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying

#292
Shedinja
Bug · Ghost

Ninjask changes

In Generations 3-4, Ninjask has a base experience yield of 155.
In Generations 3-7, Ninjask has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	NINJASK moves around at such a high speed that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard. For that reason, this POKéMON was long believed to be invisible.
Sapphire	If NINJASK is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey the TRAINER and cry loudly continuously. Because of this quality, this POKéMON is said to be one that puts the TRAINER’s abilities to the test.
FireRed LeafGreen	This POKéMON is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
Emerald	Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
X	Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
Y	Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Omega Ruby	Ninjask moves around at such a high speed that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard. For that reason, this Pokémon was long believed to be invisible.
Alpha Sapphire	If Ninjask is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey the Trainer and cry loudly continuously. Because of this quality, this Pokémon is said to be one that puts the Trainer’s abilities to the test.
Sword	Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
Shield	This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.

Moves learned by Ninjask

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Ninjask learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
1	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
1	Dig	Ground	80	100
1	Double Team	Normal	—	—
1	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Screech	Normal	—	85
15	Agility	Psychic	—	—
23	Absorb	Grass	20	100
29	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
36	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
43	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
50	Slash	Normal	70	100
57	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
64	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Ninjask learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double Team	Normal	—	—
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
Screech	Normal	—	85

Egg moves

Ninjask learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ninjask egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Gust	Flying	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100

Move Tutor moves

Ninjask can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90
Skitter Smack	Bug		70	90

Moves learnt by TM

Ninjask is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
56	U-turn	Bug	70	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
78	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
95	Air Slash	Flying	75	95

Moves learnt by TR

Ninjask is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
18	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
29	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
35	Uproar	Normal	90	100
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
61	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100

Moves learnt by level up

Ninjask learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Absorb	Grass	20	100
1	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
1	Double Team	Normal	—	—
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Screech	Normal	—	85
5	Absorb	Grass	20	100
9	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
13	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
17	Agility	Psychic	—	—
23	Slash	Normal	70	100
29	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
35	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
41	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
47	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Ninjask learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double Team	Normal	—	—
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
Screech	Normal	—	85

Egg moves

Ninjask learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ninjask egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
Endure	Normal	—	—
Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
Final Gambit	Fighting	—	100
Gust	Flying	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Silver Wind	Bug	60	100

Move Tutor moves

Ninjask can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Ninjask. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Level up
Dig	Ground	80	100	Level up
False Swipe	Normal	40	100	Level up
Metal Claw	Steel	50	95	Level up
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Ninjask is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Ninjask can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Ninjask sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal					—
Shiny					—	—

See all Ninjask sprites

Where to find Ninjask

Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Nincada
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Nincada
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Nincada
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Nincada
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Stony Wilderness

Answers to Ninjask questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Ninjask
Japanese	テッカニン (Tekkanin)
German	Ninjask
French	Ninjask

Name origin

ninja: stealthy martial art
mask: costume, disguise