Shedinja

Shedinja is a Bug/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0292
Type Bug Ghost
Species Shed Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Wonder Guard
Local № 0044 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0113 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0045 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0106 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 2 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 83
Growth Rate Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 1
1 1
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 45
85 207
Sp. Atk 30
58 174
Sp. Def 30
58 174
Speed 40
76 196
Total 236 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 Shedinja.

Evolution chart

Nincada#0290
Nincada
Bug · Ground
(Level 20)
Ninjask#0291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying
(Level 20, empty spot in party, Pokéball in bag)
Ninjask#0291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying
+
Shedinja#0292
Shedinja
Bug · Ghost

Shedinja changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby SHEDINJA’s hard body doesn’t move - not even a twitch. In fact, its body appears to be merely a hollow shell. It is believed that this POKéMON will steal the spirit of anyone peering into its hollow body from its back.
Sapphire SHEDINJA is a peculiar POKéMON. It seems to appear unsought in a POKé BALL after a NINCADA evolves. This bizarre POKéMON is entirely immobile - it doesn’t even breathe.
FireRed
LeafGreen
A most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.
Emerald A peculiar POKéMON that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
A strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
X A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Y A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Omega Ruby Shedinja’s hard body doesn’t move—not even a twitch. In fact, its body appears to be merely a hollow shell. It is believed that this Pokémon will steal the spirit of anyone peering into its hollow body from its back.
Alpha Sapphire Shedinja is a peculiar Pokémon. It seems to appear unsought in a Poké Ball after a Nincada evolves. This bizarre Pokémon is entirely immobile—it doesn’t even breathe.
Sword A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Shield A strange Pokémon—it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It is a discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.

Moves learned by Shedinja

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1DigGroundPhysical 80 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrudgeGhostStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
15Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
23AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
29Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
36Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
43Mind ReaderNormalStatus
50Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
57SpiteGhostStatus 100
64Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100

Egg moves

Shedinja learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shedinja 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

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1DigGroundPhysical 80 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrudgeGhostStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
15Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
23AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
29Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
36Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
43Mind ReaderNormalStatus
50Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
57SpiteGhostStatus 100
64Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100

Egg moves

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

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
12AgilityPsychicStatus
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus

Shedinja sprites

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

Where to find Shedinja

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

Other languages

English Shedinja
Japanese ヌケニン (Nukenin)
German Ninjatom
French Munja
Italian Shedinja
Spanish Shedinja
Korean 껍질몬 (kkeopjilmon)
Chinese (Simplified) 脱壳忍者
Chinese (Traditional) 脫殼忍者

 

English Shed Pokémon
Japanese ぬけがらポケモン
German Häutungs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Exuvie
Italian Pokémon Cambiapelle
Spanish Pokémon Muda
Korean 허물포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 空壳宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 空殼寶可夢

Name origin

shed
to remove a shell or skin
ninja
stealthy martial art