Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Slow Then Very Fast
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 83
- EV Yield
- 2 HP
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Ghost dual typing.
Protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.
Generation VI
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
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.
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.
Generation VIII
A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
A strange Pokémon—it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)
Generation III
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.
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.
A peculiar POKéMON that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.
A most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.
Generation IV
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
A strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Generation V
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Shadow ClawSTAB | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 9 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 23 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 31 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 38 | Shadow SneakSTAB | gho | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 43 | Mind Reader | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 45 | Grudge | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| 57 | Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 59 | Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 64 | Phantom ForceSTAB | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
34 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Phantom ForceSTAB | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow ClawSTAB | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Shedinja
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Shedinja
Shedinja is a Bug and Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves. Shedinja stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Shedinja Base Stats
Shedinja has a base stat total of 236, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Attack at 90 (good), while its lowest is HP at 1 (poor). Shedinja excels as a physical attacker. Shedinja is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Shedinja Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Ghost-type, Shedinja is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Grass, Poison, Ground, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Shedinja 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Shedinja Abilities
Shedinja's abilities include Wonder Guard. Wonder Guard protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.
Shedinja Moves & Learnset
Shedinja can learn 65 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Shedinja can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Shedinja
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Shedinja can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Shedinja yields 2 HP EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shedinja belongs to the Mineral egg group. Shedinja is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Shedinja. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Shedinja, or use the team builder to see how Shedinja fits into your squad.
