Ninjask #0291
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| Typing | BugFlying |
| Abilities | Speed Boost Infiltrator - Hidden |
| Classification | The Ninja Pokémon |
| National ID | #0291 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 61 | 121—168 | |||
| Attack | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Defense | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Sp. Attack | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Speed | 160 | 148—190 | 165—212 | 181—233 | |
| Total | 456 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 160 |
| Catch Rate | 120 |
| Catch Chance | ~24.92% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Erratic |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Ninjask via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| 1 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. |
| 1 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Baton Pass | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 1 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| 15 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 23 | Absorb | 20 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| 29 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 36 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80 | Normal | Phys. |
| 43 | Mind Reader | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 50 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 57 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 64 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Ninjask upon evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| Fury Cutter | 40 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Ninjask as Egg Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Final Gambit | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Spec. |
| Gust | 40 | 100 | Flying | Spec. |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Ninjask via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM030 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM051 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM054 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM062 | Bug Buzz | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM089 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM093 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM097 | Defog | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


