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No. 0291 · Generation III · Hoenn

Ninjask

The Ninja Pokémon

TL;DR. Ninjask is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 456. 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.

Bug Flying

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.

Height0.8 m
Weight12.0 kg
AbilitiesSpeed Boost
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 456. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 61
Attack 90
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 160
Total456
456 base stat total, the 493rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Bug-types.
160 base Speed, Ninjask's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 188 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Ninjask in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ninjask reaches 1,969 CP at level 40 and 2,253 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack199
GO Defense112
GO Stamina156
Max CP (L40)1,969
Max CP (L50)2,226
Best buddy (L51)2,253
Raid catch CP 1,061–1,125 (L20). Weather boosted 1,326–1,406 (L25).

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Competitive

Ninjask in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ninjask across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #724 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #724 70.8 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Ninjask.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ninjask, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Ninjask?

Ninjask is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Ninjask weak to?

Ninjask takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.

What is Ninjask resistant to?

Ninjask is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.

How does Ninjask evolve?

Ninjask evolves from Nincada (Level 20). Ninjask is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Ninjask from?

Ninjask was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0291.

What are Ninjask's base stats?

Ninjask has HP 61, Attack 90, Defense 45, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 160. Total base stat total: 456.

What are Ninjask's abilities?

Ninjask can have the ability Speed Boost, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Ninjask legendary or mythical?

No. Ninjask is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Ninjask's best stat?

Ninjask's highest base stat is Speed at 160, which ranks 1st of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Ninjask good?

Ninjask has a base stat total of 456, the 493rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Ninjask →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Ninjask as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Ninjask in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Ninjask in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Ninjask in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Ninjask in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Ninjask in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Ninjask 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Ninjask is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Rock
2× Weak to
Fire Electric Ice Flying
½× Resists
Bug
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Ninjask vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Ninjask Bug avg Difference
HP 61 64 -3
Attack 90 73 +17
Defense 45 68 -23
Special Attack 50 64 -14
Special Defense 50 66 -16
Speed 160 72 +88
Total 456 407 +49
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Game appearances

Ninjask appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Ninjask is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Ninjask isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Ninjask is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Ninjask appears in 11 episodes.

From AG044 (2003-09-25) through JN144 (2023-03-03).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Ninjask partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Ninjask partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.