Shedinja (#0292) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP11–11–1

Atk9085–156166–306

Def4545–10685–207

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe4040–10176–196

Total236Higher than 3% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Shedinja outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Dark2×Fire2×Flying2×Ghost2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×Ground½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

SteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Wonder Guard
Protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.66% of teams · rank #126 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Wonder Guard
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Protect
Toxic
Will-O-Wisp
Shadow Sneak

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.95%
Rated 1500+0.86%
Rated 1630+0.66%
Rated 1760+0.36%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.66%

Moves

Protect89.6%
Toxic83.6%
Will-O-Wisp78.5%
Shadow Sneak63.2%
Poltergeist39.4%
X-Scissor13.8%
Swords Dance12.8%
Bug Buzz6.3%
Hex6.1%
Spite2.8%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots87.7%
Focus Sash9.9%
Safety Goggles1.5%
Choice Band0.5%
Life Orb0.1%
Air Balloon0.1%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe23.6%
Lonely 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe14.4%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe10.9%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.7%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.4%

Common teammates

Gliscor60.1%
Blissey54.6%
Dondozo46.9%
Toxapex45.7%
Corviknight31.6%
Clodsire15.6%
Alomomola13.7%
Zamazenta11.5%

Checks & counters

Kingambit92.5%
Kyurem75.2%
Ferrothorn82.5%
Heatran84.1%
Gholdengo73.5%
Alomomola56.5%

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 17

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

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

1GrudgeIf the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.GhostStatus——5

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

1Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

15Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

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

29Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

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

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

50Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

57SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

64Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM / HM / TR 26

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

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

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%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

TMWill-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

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

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

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

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

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

Pokédex entries

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

Original Hoenn#044Central Kalos#113New Hoenn#045Galar#106

A strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a NINCADA evolves.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
A peculiar Pokémon that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ヌケニン
Japanese (romaji): Nukenin
Korean: 껍질몬
Chinese (Traditional): 脫殼忍者
Chinese (Simplified): 脱壳忍者
French: Munja
German: Ninjatom
Spanish: Shedinja
Italian: Shedinja

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 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 83
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 3 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 3 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60