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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 456. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Nincada family appeared on March 20, 2020.
- Nincada
- Shedinja
- Ninjask by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 2 to May 9, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 2 to May 9, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019 | 4-star | Bug Out 2019 |
Ninjask in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ninjask across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #877 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ninjask is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Ninjask appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Ninjask is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Ninjask.
Every main-series game Ninjask is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRolling Fields, Stony Wilderness
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveNincada (Level 20)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveNincada (Level 20)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveNincada (Level 20)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveNincada (Level 20)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
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.
Pokémon like Ninjask
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.