Ninjask (#0291) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP61121–168232–326

Atk9085–156166–306

Def4545–10685–207

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe160148–233292–460

Total456Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 160). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+233Max212No SP180Min162Scarf349Tailwind466

At max Speed, Ninjask outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Speed Boost
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0290NincadaBugGround
1. Level 20#0291NinjaskBugFlying
2. Level 20 with an empty party slot and a Poké Ball#0292ShedinjaBugGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 23

EvoDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EvoFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

EvoScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

1Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

1DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

1False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

15AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

23AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

29Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

36Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

43Mind ReaderEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

50SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

57Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

64X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM / HM / TR 27

TM62Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Ninja Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#043Central Kalos#112New Hoenn#044Galar#105

Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Sword
Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Shield
Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: テッカニン
Japanese (romaji): Tekkanin
Korean: 아이스크
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵面忍者
Chinese (Simplified): 铁面忍者
French: Ninjask
German: Ninjask
Spanish: Ninjask
Italian: Ninjask

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 160
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 6 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Sword 6 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60