Stats & Training
Attack leads and HP gets almost nothing. That's Shedinja's stat line in a nutshell. 1 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 HP EVs.
It is a discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
It is a discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Shedinja Weakness
Shedinja is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Wonder Guard makes Shedinja immune to all non-super-effective damage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ground, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Incineroar builds →Overheat 2x388-458%KO Flare Blitz 2x372-438%KO Fire Blast 2x328-387%KO Flamethrower 2x271-320%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x395-466%KO Fly 2x297-351%KO Air Slash 2x174-205%KO Rock Slide 2x164-195%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x386-454%KO Fly 2x291-343%KO Wing Attack 2x193-229%KO Aerial Ace 2x193-229%KO | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Fearow builds →Fly 2x230-272%KO Drill Peck 2x204-241%KO Pluck 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x154-182%KO | ||
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Trumbeak builds →Fly 2x217-257%KO Drill Peck 2x193-229%KO Pluck 2x147-174%KO Aerial Ace 2x147-174%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini can KO Shedinja with Moonblast (185-218%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (305-359%). Tapu Lele's Moonblast also KOs at 400-471%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast185-218%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt305-359%KO Volt Switch238-280%KO Dazzling Gleam271-320%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast400-471%KO Psyshock336-397%KO Psychic378-445%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb126-148%KO Fire Blast 2x925-1089%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemWateriumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Manaphy builds →Surf211-248%KO Psychic141-166%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Nincada's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Shedinja is a unique condition. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Nincada to get eggs. Ninjask has 220 more total stats, but Shedinja makes up for it with a stronger Attack gain (+45 from Nincada). View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shedinja is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Nincada eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlySun & Moon Shedinja Best Moveset
utility options is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Shedinja threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Focus Sash backing every hit.
Best Build
Shedinja best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic
- Swords Dance
- Mimic
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Double Edge
- Agility
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Shedinja gets Bug Bite and Bug Buzz exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Phantom Force and Bug Buzz.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shedinja in Sun & Moon
Shedinja isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Nincada from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Nincada to Shedinja is covered in the steps below.
Shedinja Guide
In Sun & Moon, Shedinja's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire), Salamence (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Shedinja won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Honestly, in Sun & Moon Shedinja is a tough sell at 236 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Ghost options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Sun & Moon, Wonder Guard changes the entire equation for Shedinja. The 236 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Protect with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Wonder Guard is what you want on Shedinja. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Shedinja spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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