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Ninjask.

national dex #291 · gen III
BST 456 · bug / flying
Ninjask official artwork
bugflying
#291 · gen III
Profile
HP
61
ATK
90
DEF
45
SPA
50
SPD
50
SPE
160
BST 456 · best Speed 160 · worst Defense 45 · meters scale to 200

Ninjask is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesSpeed Boost, Infiltrator
Height, weight0.8 m / 12.0 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#290nincada
Dex position
#291 of 1025
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Ninjask base stats

BST 456 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP61232326
Atk90166306
Def4585207
SpA5094218
SpD5094218
Spe160292460
BST456bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Ninjask weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi1
gro0
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to
Ground

Ninjask abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Speed BoostRaises Speed one stage after each turn.
InfiltratorhiddenBypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Ninjask evolution line

3 stages

Best Ninjask moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
bugLeech LifePHYS80
bugX ScissorPHYS80
flyingAir SlashSPEC75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
normalUproarSPEC90

Ninjask moves

gen 8 · 74 moves · 21 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 16 tutor
45 moves · Ninjask appears in 12 games
Aerial AceL1DigL1False SwipeL1HardenL1Metal ClawL1Mud SlapL1ScratchL1Leech LifeL5Sand AttackL9Double TeamL20Fury CutterL20ScreechL20AbsorbL23Bug BiteL29Fury SwipesL36AgilityL38Mind ReaderL43Baton PassL45SlashL50Swords DanceL57X ScissorL64AcrobaticsTMAir SlashTMBug BuzzTMDual WingbeattutorEndureTMFacadeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMProtectTMRestTMRoundTMSandstormTMShadow BallTMSkitter SmacktutorSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMThiefTMU TurnTMUproarTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
DiggroundPHYS80100%10Level 1
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 1
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Level 1
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40Level 1
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35Level 1
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 1
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 5
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 9
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 20
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 20
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 20
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 23
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 29
Fury SwipesnormalPHYS1880%15Level 36
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 38
Mind ReadernormalSTAT--5Level 43
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Level 45
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 50
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 57
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 64
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Ninjask Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

Generation VI4 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.

Generation IV2 entries
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.

Generation III4 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.

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

This POKéMON is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.

Ninjask species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorYellow
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatForest
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateSlow Then Very Fast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience160
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#291
Hoenn#043
Kalos Central#112
Hoenn (ORAS)#044
Galar#105
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker90 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statSpeed 160exceptional
Speed tier160 Speextremely fast
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Ninjask

Ninjask is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible. Ninjask stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Ninjask base stats

Ninjask has a base stat total of 456, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 160 (exceptional), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Ninjask excels as a physical attacker. Ninjask is extremely fast with a base Speed of 160.

Ninjask weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Ninjask is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Ninjask 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Ninjask abilities

Ninjask's abilities include Speed Boost, Infiltrator. Speed Boost raises Speed one stage after each turn. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Ninjask moves and learnset

Ninjask can learn 74 moves in Generation 8, including 21 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power). For coverage, Ninjask can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Ninjask

Ninjask has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Ninjask yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ninjask belongs to the Bug egg group. Ninjask is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ninjask. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ninjask, or use the team builder to see how Ninjask fits into your squad.

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