Shedinja
TL;DR. Shedinja is a bug/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 236. 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’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.
Stat spread.
Total of 236. 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.
Shedinja 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, Shedinja reaches 393 CP at level 40 and 450 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Shedinja.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shedinja, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Shedinja?
Shedinja is a Bug/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Shedinja weak to?
Shedinja takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Shedinja resistant to?
Shedinja is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ground, Bug.
How does Shedinja evolve?
Shedinja evolves from Nincada (Shed (empty party slot)). Shedinja is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Shedinja from?
Shedinja was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0292.
What are Shedinja's base stats?
Shedinja has HP 1, Attack 90, Defense 45, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 236.
What are Shedinja's abilities?
Shedinja can have the ability Wonder Guard.
Is Shedinja legendary or mythical?
No. Shedinja is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Shedinja's best stat?
Shedinja's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 43rd of 156 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Shedinja good?
Shedinja has a base stat total of 236, the 991st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 140th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Shedinja 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 Shedinja is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Shedinja vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 156 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Shedinja | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 1 | 61 | -60 |
| Attack | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Defense | 45 | 73 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 67 | -37 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 71 | -41 |
| Speed | 40 | 63 | -23 |
| Total | 236 | 407 | -171 |
Shedinja appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Shedinja 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
Shedinja isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Shedinja is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Shedinja appears in 4 episodes.
From AG044 (2003-09-25) through JN091 (2021-12-17).
Pokémon like Shedinja
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.