Stats & Training
Ninjask's all-in on Speed at the expense of Defense. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Speed EVs and follows a standard growth curve.
Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.
Ninjask Weakness
Ninjask's Bug/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. At base 160 Speed, Ninjask outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Starmie can KO Ninjask with Ice Beam (104-123%). Claydol threatens a KO with Explosion (132-155%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin18-21% Ice Beam 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x104-123%KO Surf78-92% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin27-32% Explosion132-155%KO Psychic43-51% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Breloom builds →Mach Punch11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x203-238%KO | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball37-43% Rock Slide 4x138-163%KO | ||
Emerald Evolution
Out of 2 evolutions from Nincada, Ninjask comes from the level-up path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Nincada to get eggs. Stat-wise, Ninjask comes out 220 points ahead of Shedinja, mostly thanks to a bigger Speed gain. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ninjask to get Nincada eggs easily using 37 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Endure, Feint Attack, Gust and 1 more.
Emerald Ninjask Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Ninjask comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Speed Boost adds to that. Flexible EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Ninjask best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Silver Wind
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Rock
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Endure and Feint Attack on Ninjask. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leech Life and Aerial Ace, they expand what Ninjask can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Ninjask in Emerald
Ninjask doesn't appear wild. Catch Nincada instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Ninjask. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Ninjask in Emerald
Step 1Catch NincadaRoute 116Grass Lv.6-7 Route20%Early
Step 2Ninjask ✓
Ninjask Guide
In Emerald, Don't let Ninjask's 456 base stat total fool you. Speed Boost is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Silverwind with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Emerald, watch for Golem (Rock), Charizard (Fire), and Raikou (Electric) when using Ninjask. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Ninjask's base 160 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Emerald, Run Speed Boost on Ninjask. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Ninjask also gets Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
In Emerald, Ninjask fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Base 160 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Emerald, run Silverwind, Shadow Ball, Hiddenpowerrock, and Aerialace on Ninjask. Silverwind is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Ninjask first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves