Ninjask

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

Ninjask

Ninjask artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
22¼2¼0
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4

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

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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Because they move so quickly, they sometimes become unseeable. They congregate around tree sap.

Moves learned by Ninjask

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Ninjask learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
1Baton PassNormalStatus — —
1DigGroundPhysical 80 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus — 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1ScreechNormalStatus — 85
15AgilityPsychicStatus — —
23AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
29Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
36Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
43Mind ReaderNormalStatus — —
50SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
57Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
64X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Ninjask learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double TeamNormalStatus — —
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
ScreechNormalStatus — 85

Egg moves

Ninjask learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ninjask gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial — 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Ninjask is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
37SandstormRockStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
51RoostFlyingStatus — —
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
62Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
75Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
97DefogFlyingStatus — —

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
1Baton PassNormalStatus — —
1DigGroundPhysical 80 100
1Double TeamNormalStatus — —
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus — 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1ScreechNormalStatus — 85
15AgilityPsychicStatus — —
23AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
29Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
36Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
43Mind ReaderNormalStatus — —
50SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
57Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
64X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt on evolution

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double TeamNormalStatus — —
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
ScreechNormalStatus — 85

Egg moves

Ninjask learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ninjask gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial — 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 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 WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
11Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
21RestPsychicStatus — —
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
32SandstormRockStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
94False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
95Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
12AgilityPsychicStatus — —
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
29Baton PassNormalStatus — —
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Ninjask sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Ninjask sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ninjask sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ninjask sprite from Black & White Ninjask sprite from X & Y — Ninjask sprite from Sword & Shield —
Shiny Ninjask Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ninjask Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ninjask Shiny sprite from Black & White Ninjask Shiny sprite from X & Y — — —

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
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Evolve Nincada
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 Not available in this game

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