#0291 · Generation 3

Ninjask

The Ninja Pokémon

Bug Flying

Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.

Height 0.8 m

Weight 12 kg

Catch rate 120

Base EXP 160

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 61

Attack 90

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 160

Base stat total 456

Traits

Abilities

Speed Boost

The Pokémon's Speed stat is raised at the end of every turn.

Infiltrator

Hidden

The Pokémon bypasses its target's safeguards, screens and substitutes.

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Ninjask based on its Bug and Flying typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Rock ×4 Flying ×2 Fire ×2 Electric ×2 Ice ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

Fighting ×¼ Grass ×¼ Bug ×½

Immune to

Takes no damage

Ground ×0

Evolution family

Evolution chain

#0290

Nincada

Ninjask: 20

#0291

Ninjask

#0290

Nincada

Shedinja: 20

#0292

Shedinja

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Ninjask learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

20 moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
Evolution	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
Evolution	Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.	Normal	Status	—	85	40
Evolution	Fury Cutter The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	Bug	Physical	40	95	20
1	Baton Pass The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
1	Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage. This also lower the target's accuracy.	Ground	Special	20	100	10
1	Metal Claw The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.	Steel	Physical	50	95	35
1	Dig The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This can also be used to exit dungeons.	Ground	Physical	80	100	10
1	Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.	Ground	Status	—	100	15
1	Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.	Normal	Physical	40	100	35
1	Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100	40
15	Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises its Speed stat.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
23	Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Special	20	100	25
29	Bug Bite The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Bug	Physical	60	100	20
36	Fury Swipes The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.	Normal	Physical	18	80	15
43	Mind Reader The user senses the target's movements with its mind. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
50	Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	Normal	Physical	70	100	20
57	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
64	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.	Bug	Physical	80	100	15

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

0 moves available

No egg moves are available for Ninjask.

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

58 moves available

Acrobatics Physical
Flying
Aerial Ace Physical
Flying
Agility Status
Psychic
Air Cutter Special
Flying
Air Slash Special
Flying
Baton Pass Status
Normal
Bug Bite Physical
Bug
Bug Buzz Special
Bug
Confide Status
Normal
Cut Physical
Normal
Defog Status
Flying
Dig Physical
Ground
Double-Edge Physical
Normal
Double Team Status
Normal
Dual Wingbeat Physical
Flying
Endure Status
Normal
Facade Physical
Normal
False Swipe Physical
Normal
Flash Status
Normal
Frustration Physical
Normal
Fury Cutter Physical
Bug
Giga Drain Special
Grass
Giga Impact Physical
Normal
Hidden Power Special
Normal
Hone Claws Status
Dark
Hyper Beam Special
Normal
Laser Focus Status
Normal
Leech Life Physical
Bug
Mimic Status
Normal
Mud-Slap Special
Ground
Natural Gift Physical
Normal
Ominous Wind Special
Ghost
Protect Status
Normal
Rest Status
Psychic
Return Physical
Normal
Roost Status
Flying
Round Special
Normal
Sandstorm Status
Rock
Screech Status
Normal
Secret Power Physical
Normal
Shadow Ball Special
Ghost
Silver Wind Special
Bug
Skitter Smack Physical
Bug
Sleep Talk Status
Normal
Snore Special
Normal
Solar Beam Special
Grass
Spite Status
Ghost
String Shot Status
Bug
Struggle Bug Special
Bug
Substitute Status
Normal
Sunny Day Status
Fire
Swagger Status
Normal
Swift Special
Normal
Swords Dance Status
Normal
Thief Physical
Dark
Uproar Special
Normal
U-turn Physical
Bug
X-Scissor Physical
Bug

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate: Erratic
Gender ratio: Female50Percent
Egg groups: Bug
Hatch steps: 3,840
Base happiness: 50
Color: Yellow
Shape: Multi Winged
Habitat: Forest