Shedinja

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Shedinja is a Bug/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0292
Type	Bug Ghost
Species	Shed Pokémon
Height	0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Wonder Guard
Local №	0044 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0113 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0045 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0106 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	2 HP
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	83
Growth Rate	Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	1	1	1
Attack	90	166	306
Defense	45	85	207
Sp. Atk	30	58	174
Sp. Def	30	58	174
Speed	40	76	196
Total	236	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Shedinja.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	0	0	2	2	0	2	0	0

Evolution chart

#0290
Nincada
Bug · Ground

(Level 20)

#0291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying

(Level 20, empty spot in party, Pokéball in bag)

#0291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying

#0292
Shedinja
Bug · Ghost

Shedinja changes

In Generations 3-4, Shedinja has a base experience yield of 95.
In Generations 3-7, Shedinja has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex 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.
FireRed LeafGreen	A most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
HeartGold SoulSilver	A strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Black White Black 2 White 2	A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
X	A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Y	A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Sword	A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Shield	A strange Pokémon—it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	It is a discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.

Moves learned by Shedinja

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Shedinja learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Dig	Ground	80	100
1	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
1	Grudge	Ghost	—	—
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
15	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
23	Absorb	Grass	20	100
29	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
36	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
43	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
50	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
57	Spite	Ghost	—	100
64	Phantom Force	Ghost	90	100

Egg moves

Shedinja learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shedinja gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Gust	Flying	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Shedinja is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
62	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95

Moves learnt by level up

Shedinja learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Dig	Ground	80	100
1	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
1	Grudge	Ghost	—	—
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
15	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
23	Absorb	Grass	20	100
29	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
36	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
43	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
50	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
57	Spite	Ghost	—	100
64	Phantom Force	Ghost	90	100

Egg moves

Shedinja learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shedinja gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Gust	Flying	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100

Move Tutor moves

Shedinja can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Poltergeist	Ghost		110	90
Skitter Smack	Bug		70	90

Moves learnt by TM

Shedinja is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100
86	Phantom Force	Ghost	90	100
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100

Moves learnt by TR

Shedinja is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
18	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
61	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Shedinja sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—		—
Shiny					—	—	—

See all Shedinja sprites

Where to find Shedinja

Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Nincada
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Nincada
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Nincada
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Nincada
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Nincada
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Location data not yet available

Answers to Shedinja questions

what does no guard do in pokemon?

Other languages

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

English	Shed Pokémon
Japanese	ぬけがらポケモン
German	Häutungs-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Exuvie
Italian	Pokémon Cambiapelle
Spanish	Pokémon Muda
Korean	허물포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	空壳宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	空殼寶可夢

Name origin

shed: to remove a shell or skin
ninja: stealthy martial art