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Ninjask (Pokémon)

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#290: Nincada
Pokémon
#292: Shedinja
Ninjask
テッカニン Tekkanin

Artwork from R/S/E
Types Species
 Bug  Flying  Ninja Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Speed Boost 600,000
Pokédex
National
#291
Johto
#—
Hoenn
#043
Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-032
Almia
R-180
Height Weight
2'07" 26.5 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Yellow Image:F291.png Image:Body13.png 120
Gender ratio
 
50% male
 
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Bug 16 (4080 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Exp.
155

Ninjask (Japanese: テッカニン Tekkanin) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Nincada starting at level 20.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Ninjask are small Pokémon that bear great resemblance to a cicada. They also have gleaming red eyes and a pair of large wings.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Ninjask is one of the fastest Pokémon to date. Because of its blinding speed, it was once thought to be invisible.

Behavior

Habitat

Ninjask in the anime

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Ninjask normally drink tree sap, but they also eat berries, like most other Pokémon.

In the anime

Colonel Hansen used two Ninjask, along with a Shedinja, against the group in The Princess and the Togepi and A Togepi Mirage.

In From the Cradle to Save a student in the ninja training school named Evian used a Ninjask as his partner in training.

Brandon used his Ninjask against Ash in a battle, in Pace - The Final Frontier.

In the flashback in Glory Blaze, it is revealed that Paul previously caught a Ninjask; however, it is not seen outside of the flashback and it is unknown if he still has it.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
AG190 Ninjask May's Pokédex Ninjask, the Ninja Pokémon. Ninjask is said to be so fast it's able to evade any attack.
This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Ninjask (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Ninjask moves around at such a high speed that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard. For that reason, this Pokémon was long believed to be invisible.
Sapphire If Ninjask is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey the Trainer and cry loudly continuously. Because of this quality, this Pokémon is said to be one that puts the Trainer's abilities to the test.
Emerald Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.
FireRed This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
LeafGreen This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
IV Diamond Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Pearl Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Platinum Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
HeartGold Currently unknown
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Nincada
Emerald None Evolve Nincada
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD None Trade
IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Nincada
Platinum None Evolve Nincada
HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade
 Pal Park  Forest

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Nincada
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 12
Endless Level 21
Forever Level 21
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Nincada
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Quicksand Pit (B5-B10)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Road

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 61
121 - 168 232 - 326
Attack: 90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Defense: 45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Sp.Atk: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp.Def: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Speed: 160
148 - 233 292 - 460
Total: 456   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
5 ★★★★★
Power
3 ★★★
Technique
3 ★★★
Stamina
2 ★★
Jump
5 ★★★★★
Total
18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Notes:

Learnset

Ninjask is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0
Start Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Harden Normal Status —% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥
Start Leech Life Bug Physical 20 100% 15 Smart 1
Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
5 Leech Life Bug Physical 20 100% 15 Smart 1
9 Sand-Attack Ground Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
14 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
19 Mind Reader Normal Status —% 5 Smart 1
20 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
20 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
20 Screech Normal Status 85% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥
25 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0
31 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
38 Agility Psychic Status —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
45 Baton Pass Normal Status —% 40 Cute 0
52 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 60 100% 10 Smart 1
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1
TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0
TM51 Roost Flying Status —% 10 Cool 0
TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 Cool 0
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM62 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 0
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
HM05 Defog Flying Status —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Ariados
Ninjask
Yanmega
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0
Butterfree
Venomoth
Ledyba, Ledian
Yanma, Yanmega
Beautifly
Dustox
Masquerain
Volbeat
Kricketune
Mothim
Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
Heracross Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
Gligar, Gliscor
Trapinch, Vibrava,Flygon
Faint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Butterfree
Venomoth
Beautifly
Dustox
Masquerain
Mothim
Combee
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 Smart 3 ♥♥♥
Scyther, Scizor
Heracross
Yanmega
Gliscor
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥
Butterfree
Venomoth
Ledyba, Ledian
Beautifly
Dustox
Masquerain
Mothim
Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0
D P Pt HG SS Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 Smart 0
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS String Shot Bug Status 95% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Spite Ghost Status 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS291.png Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani291.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani291.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: Evolve Friend Area: Secretive Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Can you keep up with my speed?
26%-50% HP I don't like this at all. My remaining HP shouldn't be only half.
1%-25% HP I feel faint... I can't hit the speeds I want...
Level Up I've got my level! I can strike even faster now!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Bug  Loops: 1 Minimum Experience: 60
Poké Assist: Image:Flyingpa.PNG ( Flying ) Field Move: None Maximum Experience: 74
"Ninjask darts around at dazzling speed while furiously flapping its wings."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP291.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 0.5% IQ Group: D



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: Image:Bugpa.PNG ( Bug ) Field Move: Image:Cut 2fieldmove.PNG (Cut ×2)
"It flies around at blinding speed."

Evolution

Unevolved
Level 20
First evolution
Image:290.png
Nincada
 Bug  Ground 
Image:291.png
Ninjask
 Bug  Flying 
If...
Space in party
Castoff evolution
Image:PokéBallSprite.png
Poké Ball
in bag
Image:292.png
Shedinja
 Bug  Ghost 

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_291.png Image:Spr_3e_291.gif Image:Spr_3f_291.png Image:Spr_b_g3_291.png
File:Spr 3r 291 s.png File:Spr 3e 291 s.gif File:Spr 3f 291 s.png File:Spr b g3 291 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_291.png Image:Spr_4p_291.png Image:Spr_4h_291.png Image:Spr_b_g4_291.png
Image:Spr_4d_291_s.png Image:Spr_4p_291_s.png Image:Spr_4h_291_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_291_s.png
Ninjask For other sprites and images, please see Ninjask images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Ninjask has the second highest Speed of any Pokémon in the games. It is surpassed only by the Speed Forme of Deoxys. However, Ninjask's Speed Boost ability allows it to potentially become faster than Deoxys in battle.
  • Ninjask cannot learn any Flying-type moves via level-up despite it being Flying-type.
  • Even though Ninjask is depicted as being a blindly fast Pokémon, it cannot learn the move ExtremeSpeed. In fact, it can't learn any increased priority moves that do damage.

Origin

It may have been based on a fully adult cicada.

Name origin

Ninjask's name may be a combination of ninja and mask. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 鉄火 tekka, gunfire, and ninja.

In other languages

External links

#290: Nincada
Pokémon
#292: Shedinja
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