292: Shedinja

Essentials

Shedinja

Shed Pokémon

Abilities

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

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 292
Original Hoenn: 44
Central Kalos: 113
New Hoenn: 45

Names

Japanese: ヌケニン (nukenin)
: ヌケニン
Official roomaji: Nukenin
Korean: 껍질몬
Chinese: 脫殼忍者
: 脱壳忍者
French: Munja
German: Ninjatom
Spanish: Shedinja
Italian: Shedinja

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Mineral

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

2 HP

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow then very fast

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		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	1	0.1	1	1
Attack	90	65.1	248	279
Defense	45	16.8	158	189
Special Attack	30	5.7	128	159
Special Defense	30	3.2	128	159
Speed	40	17.2	148	179
Total	236	3.2

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 9/13/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

: A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
: A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Shed Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Alvine

Height

2'7.5"
0.8 m

Weight

2.6 lb
1.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

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

Physical moves better suit Shedinja'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.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
5	5	5	5	5		Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
					—	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9	9	9	9	9	—	Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
					5	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
					9	Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
14	14	14	14	13	13	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
				17	17	Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
				21	21	Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
19	19	19	19	25	25	Mind Reader			5	—	—		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
25	25	25	25			Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
31	31	31	31	29	29	Confuse Ray			10	—	100%		Confuses the target.
	38	38	38			Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
38				33	33	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
45	45	45	43	37	37	Grudge			5	—	—		If the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.
	52	52		41	41	Heal Block			15	—	100%		Prevents target from restoring its HP for five turns.
			47	45	45	Phantom Force			10	90	100%		User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
			50			Heal Block			15	—	100%		Prevents target from restoring its HP for five turns.
	59	59	59			Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Level up, learned by Nincada but not Shedinja
25	25	25	25			False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
31	31	31	31	17	17	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
38	38	38	38	21	21	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
				29	29	Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
				33	33	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
45	45	45	45	37	37	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 Shedinja
						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.
						Feint 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.
						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.
						Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Fury Cutter			20	40	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.
						Nightmare			15	—	100%		Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	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 two stages.
						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.
						Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
						Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		19				Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
19	19					Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
					28	Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
30	30	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	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
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	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
		48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	61	61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
		76	76	76		Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
	81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	85	85	85	85	85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	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.
				94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5						Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.