#291 Ninjask

#291 Ninjask

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight12 kg(26.5 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Ninjask's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 61
263
Attack 90
216
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 50
136
Speed 160
356
1233
Type Effectiveness

Ninjask Abilities

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

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Ninjask Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Ninjask Sprites

Pokedex 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

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

Diamond

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

In Other Languages

Ninjask's Japanese name is Tekkanin (テッカニン). Here are all the official names for Ninjask across different languages:

JapaneseテッカニンTekkanin
Korean아이스크
Chinese (Traditional)鐵面忍者
FrenchNinjask
GermanNinjask
SpanishNinjask
ItalianNinjask
Chinese (Simplified)铁面忍者

Ninjask Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate120
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow Then Very Fast
Base Experience160

How to Get Ninjask

Ninjask is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Ninjask in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Ninjask

Ninjask is a Bug/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 456, Ninjask is classified as a Ninja Pokémon and is part of the Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja evolution line.

In competitive play, Ninjask is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 0.05% usage rate. Its key abilities are Speed Boost and Infiltrator, which allow it to function as a fast and unpredictable sweeper. Ninjask is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Ninjask can learn 69 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Swords Dance, Acrobatics, Leech Life, Dual Wingbeat. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 12kg, Ninjask has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.