Ninjask
Pokédex data
National № | 291 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 160 |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 61 | 232 | 326 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Ninjask learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Ninjask learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 |
Ninjask sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Ninjask
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Nincada |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Ninjask?
- If you have a shiny nincada and you had a spare slot in your team, and it evolved, will shedinja be shiny?
- If Gliscor or Ninjask used dig, would earthquake hit it? or is it still immune(flying type)?
- How can I get my pokemon back from the pokewalker?
- Does Ninjask have infinite speed?
- Do I need an extra Pokeball for a Nincada to evolve into Ninjask and Shedinja?
- Is Ninjask still viable as a Baton Passer?
- How does Nincada lose so much defense after evolving?
- I don't get the evolution of Nincada.
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Ninjask |
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Japanese | テッカニン (Tekkanin) |
German | Ninjask |
French | Ninjask |
Name origin
- ninja
- stealthy martial art
- mask
- costume, disguise