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Ninjask

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Ninjask

#291 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Ninja Pokémon

Ninjask sprite

Normal

Shiny Ninjask sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

Details

Types

BugFlying

Category

Ninja Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

12 kg (26.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0291

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

61

232

326

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

160

292

460

Total

456

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Ninjask, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
155

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (4,080 nominal steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nincada

Nincada

#290

Level 20

Ninjask

Ninjask

#291

Nincada

Nincada

#290

When Nincada evolves at level 20 or higher, have an empty party slot and an ordinary Poké Ball in the bag; one Poké Ball is consumed.

Shedinja

Shedinja

#292

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartLeech LifeBugPhysical2010015

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

5Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

9Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

19Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.

20ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

20Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

20Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

25Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

31SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

38AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

45Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

52X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source identifies level-up or egg acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
Description
31Prior evolution: level-upMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

38Prior evolution: level-upMetal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

-Prior evolution: eggBug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

-Prior evolution: eggFeint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

-Prior evolution: eggGustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.

-Prior evolution: eggNight SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM62Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM05DefogFlyingStatus--15

Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Speed Boost

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s Speed stat is gradually boosted.

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

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