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 they move so quickly, they sometimes become unseeable. They congregate around tree sap.
Because they move so quickly, they sometimes become unseeable. They congregate around tree sap.
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 |
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 4x382-450%KO Rock Slide 4x288-340%KO Aerial Ace 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 4x232-274%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x413-485%KO Fly 2x185-218%KO Rock Slide 4x311-366%KO Wing Attack 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x183-216%KO Power Gem 4x138-163%KO Rock Slide 4x138-163%KO Ancient Power 4x104-124%KO | ||
 Minior Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Minior builds →Stone Edge 4x210-247%KO Power Gem 4x157-185%KO Rock Slide 4x157-185%KO Ancient Power 4x120-141%KO | ||
 Magcargo FireRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Magcargo builds →Overheat 2x171-201%KO Fire Blast 2x146-172%KO Stone Edge 4x183-216%KO Flamethrower 2x120-141%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion can KO Ninjask with Fire Blast (356-419%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (235-276%). Togekiss's Air Slash also KOs at 154-181%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb97-114%KO Fire Blast 2x356-419%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x235-276%KO Volt Switch 2x183-216%KO Dazzling Gleam104-122%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x154-181%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x133-157%KO Knock Off71-84% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ninjask View Tyranitar builds →Crunch104-122%KO Rock Slide 4x390-459%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 77 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Bug Buzz, Endure and 5 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Ninjask Best Moveset
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Ninjask doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Protect threatens on the way out. Speed Boost adds passive value.
Best Build
Ninjask best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Baton Pass
- X Scissor
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Leech Life
- Aerial Ace
- Night Slash
Moves
You'll want to breed for Bug Bite and Bug Buzz on Ninjask. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, they expand what Ninjask can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ninjask in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Ninjask isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Nincada from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Nincada to Ninjask is covered in the steps below.
Ninjask Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Protect with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Ninjask fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Protect, Baton Pass, Xscissor, and Aerialace on Ninjask. Protect is the most common pick at 23% 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