No. 0291

Ninjask

Ninja Pokémon

Official art

Ninjask is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 456. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Flying

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Base stat total: 456 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryLeafGreen / Shield

This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.

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Base stats

HP61136–168232–326

Atk9099–156166–306

Def4558–10685–207

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe160162–233292–460

Total456Higher than 52% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

ElectricFireFlyingIce

Resists

½×

Bug

¼×

FightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Ninjask against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
233		Ninjask · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
212		Ninjask · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
180		Ninjask · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Speed is raised 1 at the end of each full turn on the field.
Everything about Speed Boost →
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Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Everything about Infiltrator →
Other Pokémon with Infiltrator 24
Zubat Golbat Crobat Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Seviper Spiritomb Cottonee Whimsicott Litwick Lampent Chandelure Espurr Meowstic Inkay Malamar Noibat Noivern Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Bramblin Brambleghast

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 23


Evo	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
Evo	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
Evo	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
1	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
1	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
1	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
1	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
1	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
1	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
15	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
23	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
29	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
36	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
43	Mind ReaderUser's next move will not miss the target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
50	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
57	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
64	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 27


TM62	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10
HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	50	95%	30
HM05	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5

Biology

Due to its speed, it was believed to be invisible. Hearing its cries for too long can cause headaches.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#368 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Ninja Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow

: 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

English: Ninjask
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 Spe
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 160
: Erratic

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Nincada: Level 20.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.