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Ninjask

Abilities

Speed BoostInfiltrator(Hidden)
Height: 0.8 m (2'07")
Weight: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Base Exp: 160
Base Stats
HP61
Atk90
Def45
SpA50
SpD50
Spe160
BST456
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
232326
Atk
166306
Def
85207
SpA
94218
SpD
94218
Spe
292460

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
Yellow
Shape
Bug Wings
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Capture Rate
120 (47.1%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
160
EV Yield
2 Spe
Height
0.8 m (2'07")
Weight
12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi
gro0
fly2
psy
bug½
roc4
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists: Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to: Ground
Abilities
Speed Boost

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

InfiltratorHidden Ability

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries13 entries

Generation VI

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)

Generation III

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.

Generation IV

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 V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Moves (Gen 8)74 moves

Level Up

21 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1DiggroP80100%10
1HardennorN30
1Mud SlapgroS20100%10
1False SwipenorP40100%40
1Metal ClawsteP5095%35
1Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
5Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
9Sand AttackgroN100%15
20ScreechnorN85%40
20Double TeamnorN15
20Fury CutterSTABbugP4095%20
23AbsorbgraS20100%25
29Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
36Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
38AgilitypsyN30
43Mind ReadernorN5
45Baton PassnorN40
50SlashnorP70100%20
57Swords DancenorN20
64X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15

TM / HM

37 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
AgilitypsyN30
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Baton PassnorN40
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
CutnorP5095%30
DefogflyN15
DiggroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
FlashnorN100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
RoostflyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
SandstormrocN10
ScreechnorN85%40
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
ThiefdarP60100%25
U TurnSTABbugP70100%20
UproarnorS90100%10
X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
DefogflyN15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndurenorN10
Fury CutterSTABbugP4095%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
RoostflyN5
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
UproarnorS90100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#291
Hoenn#043
Kalos Central#112
Hoenn (ORAS)#044
Galar#105
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

bugBug Buzz90 powS
bugLeech Life80 powP
bugX Scissor80 powP
flyAir Slash75 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
norUproar90 powS
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Tools for Ninjask

About Ninjask

Ninjask is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Ninjask Base Stats

Ninjask has a base stat total of 456, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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).

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