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    Ninjask Pokemon Guide

    Ninjask is a Bug / Flying-type Pokemon. This guide covers Ninjask’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and future Pokemon game availability.

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Ninjask

    ninjask

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Ninjask

    ninjask

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Ninjask guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Ninjask Description

    Ninjask is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon that evolves from Nincada. It is known for extreme Speed, the Speed Boost ability and its role in the unusual Nincada evolution line.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Ninjask Good in Competitive?

    Ninjask can be useful as a very fast utility Pokemon, speed passer in older formats or offensive cleaner in casual play. Speed Boost lets it become faster every turn.

    Ninjask’s biggest weakness is its poor bulk and major Rock weakness, especially against Stealth Rock and Rock-type attacks.

    Ninjask Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Ninjask, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Ninjask

    National Dex

    #0291

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Bug / Flying

    Species

    Ninja Pokemon

    Height

    2’07” / 0.8 m

    80 cm

    Weight

    26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg

    12.0 kg

    Abilities

    Speed Boost, Infiltrator

    Ninjask Stats

    Ninjask has a stat spread that reflects its role in the Pokemon series. Use the shortcode below to view its latest stat data.

    Hp
    61
    Attack
    90
    Defense
    45
    Special Attack
    50
    Special Defense
    50
    Speed
    160

    Ninjask Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Ninjask’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    X-Scissor

    A reliable physical Bug-type attack for Ninjask.

    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Aerial Ace

    Consistent Flying-type coverage that does not miss.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    U-turn

    A strong pivot move that lets Ninjask keep momentum.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Swords Dance

    Boosts Attack and can make Ninjask more threatening.

    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Acrobatics

    A useful Flying-type attack in item-light sets.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Night Slash

    Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Baton Pass

    A classic utility option in formats where it is allowed.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Protect

    Helps Ninjask safely gain Speed Boost turns.

    Ninjask All Moves

    Use the section below to view Ninjask’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartDouble Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    StartFury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
    StartScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    1Aerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    1Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Dig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    1Double Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1False Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Fury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
    1Harden Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Metal Claw Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5095
    1Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status–100
    1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    15Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    23Absorb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special20100
    29Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
    36Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
    43Mind Reader Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    50Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    57Swords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    64X Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMLeech Life Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
    TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    TMX Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    Tutor Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Dual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
    Skitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090

    Ninjask Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Ninjask is a Bug / Flying-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Bug / Flying

    Weaknesses

    Rock type Pokemon icon
    Fire type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon
    Electric type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon

    Rock, Fire, Flying, Electric, Ice

    Resistances

    Fighting type Pokemon icon
    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Fighting, Bug, Grass

    Immunity

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Ground

    Ninjask Abilities

    Ninjask’s abilities shape how it performs in different Pokemon games and formats.

    Speed Boost

    Raises Speed at the end of each turn, letting Ninjask become faster the longer it remains active.

    Infiltrator

    Lets Ninjask bypass certain barriers and substitutes in games where this ability is available.

    Ninjask Evolution

    The Nincada evolution line is unusual. Nincada evolves into Ninjask at Level 20, and Shedinja can appear at the same time when the party has an open slot and a spare Poke Ball, where supported.

    Stage 1

    Nincada

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Ground type Pokemon icon
    nincada

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Ninjask

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon
    ninjask

    Evolves from Nincada at Level 20

    Special Evolution

    Shedinja

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Ghost type Pokemon icon
    shedinja

    Can appear when Nincada evolves with an open party slot and a spare Poke Ball, where supported

    Where to Find Ninjask in Pokemon Games

    Ninjask’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for game-by-game availability notes.

    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Evolve Nincada.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Evolve Nincada.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve Nincada where supported.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve Nincada where supported.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Nincada where supported.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Nincada where supported.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Nincada in supported games.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Nincada in supported games.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Nincada in supported games.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Nincada in supported games.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Not available in Scarlet and Violet.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Not available in Scarlet and Violet.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Ninjask
    Pokemon Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Ninjask FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Ninjask. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Ninjask?

    Ninjask is a Bug / Flying-type Pokemon.

    What is Ninjask weak against?

    Ninjask is weak to Rock, Fire, Flying, Electric, Ice-type moves.

    What does Ninjask evolve from?

    Ninjask evolves from Nincada at Level 20.

    What are Ninjask’s abilities?

    Ninjask’s abilities are Speed Boost, Infiltrator.

    What are Ninjask’s best moves?

    Ninjask’s best moves can include X-Scissor, Aerial Ace, U-turn, Swords Dance, Acrobatics, Night Slash, depending on the game and format.

    Is Ninjask good in Pokemon?

    Ninjask can be useful as a very fast utility Pokemon, speed passer in older formats or offensive cleaner in casual play. Speed Boost lets it become faster every turn.

    How do you get Ninjask?

    The most common way to get Ninjask is to evolve Nincada at Level 20.

    Does Ninjask have a Mega Evolution?

    No, Ninjask does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in official Pokemon games.

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