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No. 0292 · Generation III · Hoenn

Shedinja

The Shed Pokémon

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.

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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.

Height0.8 m
Weight1.2 kg
AbilitiesWonder Guard
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 236. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 1
Attack 90
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 40
Total236
236 base stat total, the 991st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 140th among Bug-types.
90 base Attack, Shedinja's strongest stat, ranking 43rd of 156 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack153
GO Defense73
GO Stamina1
Max CP (L40)393
Max CP (L50)445
Best buddy (L51)450
Raid catch CP 175–224 (L20). Weather boosted 219–281 (L25).

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Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

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

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Fire Flying Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Grass Poison Ground Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Shedinja appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Shedinja 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

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.

Pokémon anime

Shedinja appears in 4 episodes.

From AG044 (2003-09-25) through JN091 (2021-12-17).