291: Ninjask

Essentials

Ninjask

Abilities

Speed Boost: Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Hidden Ability

Infiltrator: Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 291
Hoenn: 43

Names

French: Ninjask
Chinese: 鐵面忍者
German: Ninjask
Korean: 아이스크
Japanese: テッカニン (tekkanin)
Official roomaji: Tekkanin

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

160

Effort points

2 Speed

Capture rate

120

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow then very fast

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Nincada	Ninjask Level up, starting at level 20
	Nincada	Shedinja Evolve Nincada (Shedinja will consume a Poké Ball and appear in a free party slot)

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	61	44.8	295	326
Attack	90	70.3	248	279
Defense	45	18.1	158	189
Special Attack	50	29.4	168	199
Special Defense	50	25.3	168	199
Speed	160	99.8	388	419
Total	456	56.5

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 11/16/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
: Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.

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

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Ninja
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Lepidopterous

Height

2'7.5"
0.8 m

Weight

120

26.5 lb
12.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Bug and Flying moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Ninjask's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	—	—	—	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	Leech Life			15	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
—	—	—	—	Sand-Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
5	5	5	5	Leech Life			15	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9	9	9	9	Sand-Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
14	14	14	14	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
19	19	19	19	Mind Reader			5	—	—		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
20	20	20	20	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
20	20	20	20	Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
20	20	20	20	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
25	25	25	25	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
31	31	31	31	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
38	38	38	38	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
45	45	45	45	Baton Pass			40	—	—		Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
	52	52	52	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Level up, learned by Nincada but not Ninjask
25	25	25	25	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
31	31	31	31	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
38	38	38	38	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
45	45	45	45	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Nincada but not Ninjask
				Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				Bug Buzz			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Faint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
				Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
				Gust			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.
				Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Air Cutter			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
				Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
				Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
				Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
				Ominous Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
				Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
				String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
				Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
				Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			01	Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
	51	51		Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
			48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	62	62		Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
	78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			76	Struggle Bug			20	30	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H5			Defog			15	—	—		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
H5				Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.