#292 Shedinja

#292 Shedinja

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight1.2 kg(2.6 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 3

Shedinja's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 1
1
Attack 90
216
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 30
96
Sp. Def 30
96
Speed 40
116
651
Type Effectiveness

Shedinja Abilities

Protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.

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Shedinja Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Shedinja Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

A peculiar POKéMON that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.

FireRed

A most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.

Diamond

A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.

In Other Languages

Shedinja's Japanese name is Nukenin (ヌケニン). Here are all the official names for Shedinja across different languages:

JapaneseヌケニンNukenin
Korean껍질몬
Chinese (Traditional)脫殼忍者
FrenchMunja
GermanNinjatom
SpanishShedinja
ItalianShedinja
Chinese (Simplified)脱壳忍者

Shedinja Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow Then Very Fast
Base Experience83

How to Get Shedinja

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

FAQ

About Shedinja

Shedinja is a Bug/Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 236, Shedinja is classified as a Shed Pokémon and is part of the Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja evolution line.

In competitive play, Shedinja is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 0.43% usage rate. Its key abilities are Wonder Guard, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Shedinja is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Shedinja can learn 66 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Poltergeist, Will O Wisp, Shadow Sneak, Protect. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 1.2kg, Shedinja has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.