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'''Ninjask''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テッカニン''' ''Tekkanin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]]. | '''Ninjask''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テッカニン''' ''Tekkanin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nincada}} starting at [[level]] 20. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nincada}} starting at [[level]] 20. This evolution can trigger the creation of a second Pokémon, {{p|Shedinja}}, when the player has an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} and an extra slot in their [[party]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Ninjask is a small, cicada-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings. Its body is mostly black with accents of yellow and gray. Most of its head is yellow, but there is a solid band of black between its gleaming red eyes. The band expands into a circular pattern on its forehead, between two pointed crests on the sides of its head. The underside of its head is gray and segmented, making it somewhat resemble a veil. On its back is a patch of black with a stretch of yellow, shaped like an upside down letter Y. Most of its carapace and abdomen is black, but there is a ring of yellow near the tip. Its gray insectoid arms extend from its chest, and usually have their small, yellow claws turned inward. There is a similar pair of back legs. It has large, veined wings with triangular, red tipping. | Ninjask is a small, cicada-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings. Its body is mostly black with accents of yellow and gray. Most of its head is yellow, but there is a solid band of black between its gleaming red eyes. The band expands into a circular pattern on its forehead, between two pointed crests on the sides of its head. The underside of its head is gray and segmented, making it somewhat resemble a veil. On its back is a patch of black with a stretch of yellow, shaped like an upside down letter Y. Most of its carapace and abdomen is black, but there is a ring of yellow near the tip. Its gray insectoid arms extend from its chest, and usually have their small, yellow claws turned inward. There is a similar pair of back legs. It has large, veined wings with triangular, red tipping. | ||
Ninjask is a very fast Pokémon that is said to be able to evade any attack, and was long believed to be invisible due to its high speed. If it is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey its Trainer and cry loudly. Due to this, it is said to put the Trainer's abilities to the test. Hearing its loud cries for too long induces a headache. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests | Ninjask is a very fast Pokémon that is said to be able to evade any attack, and was long believed to be invisible due to its high speed. If it is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey its Trainer and cry loudly. Due to this, it is said to put the Trainer's abilities to the test. Hearing its loud cries for too long induces a headache. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical and temperate forests}}, where it congregates around tree sap to feed. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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[[File:Sky Relay Ninjask.png|250px|thumb|left|Ninjask in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Sky Relay Ninjask.png|250px|thumb|left|Ninjask in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
Two Ninjask debuted in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' and ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]'', under the ownership of [[Colonel Hansen]]. Along with a {{p|Shedinja}}, they were his main Pokémon. | |||
A Ninjask appeared in ''[[AG156|From the Cradle to Save]]'', under the ownership of [[Evian]]. He used it as his partner-in-training. It was first used to search for [[Angela]]'s {{p|Kecleon}} after she assigned {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to search for it. Later, it was captured by {{TRT}}, but was freed by [[Ash's Grovyle]]. | |||
A Ninjask appeared in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', under the ownership of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}. It was used against Ash at the [[Battle Pyramid]]. Ninjask battled {{AP|Squirtle}} but was eventually defeated. | |||
Multiple Ninjask appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', under the ownership of [[Goone]]. They were used for various tasks, such as capturing and transporting Pokémon to attacking larger Pokémon en masse. | |||
A Ninjask appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', where it was revealed to have been {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Paul]] at some point during his {{pkmn|journey}}. It physically appeared in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', where Paul used it during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. Ninjask faced off against {{AP|Gliscor}} before Gliscor was [[recall]]ed and {{AP|Infernape}} was sent out in its place. It eventually lost to Infernape. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A Ninjask appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | A Ninjask appeared in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' as one of the participants of the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition. | ||
A Ninjask appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | |||
A Ninjask made a cameo in a visualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''. | |||
A Trainer's Ninjask appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', where it was among the Pokémon seen during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. | |||
A Ninjask | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ninjask appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''. | ||
A Ninjask appeared | A Ninjask appeared in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', where it had been caught in the web of an {{p|Ariados}}. | ||
A Ninjask made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | A Ninjask made a cameo appearance in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | ||
Multiple Ninjask appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Riot]]. Two of them were used to carry Riot when he was about to steal | Multiple Ninjask appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Riot]]. Two of them were used to carry Riot when he was about to steal {{OBP|Diancie|M17}}. | ||
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ninjask appeared in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'' where it | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ninjask appeared in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', where it participated in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. It was in a team also consisting of {{p|Vibrava}} and {{p|Shedinja}}. | ||
A Ninjask appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | |||
Multiple Ninjask appeared in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
[[File:Ninjask Dusclops PG.png|thumb| | [[File:Ninjask Dusclops PG.png|thumb|250px|Ninjask in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
A wild Ninjask appeared in ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', where it was flying away from a storm | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Ninjask appeared in ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', where it was flying away from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating. | ||
Another Ninjask appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', where it was shown working at [[TV Mauville]]. | Another Ninjask appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', where it was shown working at [[TV Mauville]]. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
In ''[[PS246|Can I Ninjask You a Question?]]'', | In ''[[PS246|Can I Ninjask You a Question?]]'', when the [[Aqua Admin Amber]] left all his Pokémon behind deep underseas, he borrowed a Nincada from his teammate [[Shelly]]. It evolved right away into a Ninjask, causing much trouble for his opponent [[Wattson]]. Even after it was defeated, it evolved again into {{p|Shedinja}} and was able to land a surprise attack that sent him plummeting toward the bottom of the ocean. | ||
The Battle | The {{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}} had a Ninjask available to {{pkmn2|rental|rent}}, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Flying}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=043|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=112|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=044}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Quicksand Cave|Quicksand Pit]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Quicksand Cave|Quicksand Pit]] (B5F-B10F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Quicksand Cave|Quicksand Pit]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Quicksand Cave|Quicksand Pit]] (B5F-B10F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Chroma Road]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Chroma Road]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 5|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 5|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX44]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Verdant Grove|Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Everspring Valley|White Ruins: Everspring Valley]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Verdant Grove|Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Everspring Valley|White Ruins: Everspring Valley]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Ninjask|Bug|Flying|3}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Ninjask|Bug|Flying|3}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Ninjask|Bug|Flying|3}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Ninjask|Bug|Flying|3}} | ||
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|MinEXP=60 | |MinEXP=60 | ||
|MaxEXP=74 | |MaxEXP=74 | ||
|num=032 | |||
|browser=Ninjask darts around at dazzling speed while furiously flapping its wings. | |browser=Ninjask darts around at dazzling speed while furiously flapping its wings. | ||
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|field=Cut | |field=Cut | ||
|fieldpower=2 | |fieldpower=2 | ||
|num=180 | |||
|browser=It flies around at blinding speed. | |browser=It flies around at blinding speed. | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=291|num=634 | {{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=291|num=634 | ||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max= | |max=120 | ||
|raisemaxlevel= | |raisemaxlevel=10 | ||
|skill=Paralysis Combo | |skill=Paralysis Combo | ||
|skilldesc= | |skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed. | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=291 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=5 | |||
|candy=Nincada | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=122 | |||
|attack=199 | |||
|defense=116 | |||
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Metal Claw}} | |||
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}} | |||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
{{evobox/1castoff|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|[[Level|Level 20]]|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png]]<br> | {{evobox/1castoff|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|[[Level|Level 20]]|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png]]<br>{{i|Poké Ball}}<br>in [[Bag]]|Space in [[party]]|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost}} | ||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Ninjask has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. | * Ninjask has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. It also has the highest base Speed stat of all non-Legendary, non-transformed Pokémon. | ||
* Ninjask is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 456. | * Ninjask is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 456. | ||
* Ninjask shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Greninja}}. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon. | * Ninjask shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Greninja}}. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}} | ||
Ninjask may have been based on a fully adult {{wp|cicada}}, with the colors resembling a ''{{wp|Neotibicen dorsatus}}''. It also has traits in common with {{wp|ninja}}s. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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[[fr:Ninjask]] | [[fr:Ninjask]] | ||
[[it:Ninjask]] | [[it:Ninjask]] | ||
[[ja:テッカニン]] | [[ja:テッカニン]] | ||
[[zh:铁面忍者]] | [[zh:铁面忍者]] |
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Ninjask (Japanese: テッカニン Tekkanin) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Nincada starting at level 20. This evolution can trigger the creation of a second Pokémon, Shedinja, when the player has an extra Poké Ball and an extra slot in their party.
Biology
Ninjask is a small, cicada-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings. Its body is mostly black with accents of yellow and gray. Most of its head is yellow, but there is a solid band of black between its gleaming red eyes. The band expands into a circular pattern on its forehead, between two pointed crests on the sides of its head. The underside of its head is gray and segmented, making it somewhat resemble a veil. On its back is a patch of black with a stretch of yellow, shaped like an upside down letter Y. Most of its carapace and abdomen is black, but there is a ring of yellow near the tip. Its gray insectoid arms extend from its chest, and usually have their small, yellow claws turned inward. There is a similar pair of back legs. It has large, veined wings with triangular, red tipping.
Ninjask is a very fast Pokémon that is said to be able to evade any attack, and was long believed to be invisible due to its high speed. If it is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey its Trainer and cry loudly. Due to this, it is said to put the Trainer's abilities to the test. Hearing its loud cries for too long induces a headache. It lives in tropical and temperate forests, where it congregates around tree sap to feed.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Two Ninjask debuted in The Princess and the Togepi and A Togepi Mirage, under the ownership of Colonel Hansen. Along with a Shedinja, they were his main Pokémon.
A Ninjask appeared in From the Cradle to Save, under the ownership of Evian. He used it as his partner-in-training. It was first used to search for Angela's Kecleon after she assigned Ash and his friends to search for it. Later, it was captured by Team Rocket, but was freed by Ash's Grovyle.
A Ninjask appeared in Pace - The Final Frontier!, under the ownership of Brandon. It was used against Ash at the Battle Pyramid. Ninjask battled Squirtle but was eventually defeated.
Multiple Ninjask appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, under the ownership of Goone. They were used for various tasks, such as capturing and transporting Pokémon to attacking larger Pokémon en masse.
A Ninjask appeared in a flashback in Glory Blaze!, where it was revealed to have been caught by Paul at some point during his journey. It physically appeared in A Real Rival Rouser!, where Paul used it during his Full Battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. Ninjask faced off against Gliscor before Gliscor was recalled and Infernape was sent out in its place. It eventually lost to Infernape.
Minor appearances
A Ninjask appeared in That's Just Swellow as one of the participants of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
A Ninjask appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Ninjask made a cameo in a visualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Trainer's Ninjask appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where it was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference.
A Coordinator's Ninjask appeared in Harley Rides Again.
A Ninjask appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it had been caught in the web of an Ariados.
A Ninjask made a cameo appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Multiple Ninjask appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Riot. Two of them were used to carry Riot when he was about to steal Diancie.
A Trainer's Ninjask appeared in A Relay in the Sky!, where it participated in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Vibrava and Shedinja.
A Ninjask appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Multiple Ninjask appeared in Lulled to La-La Land!.
Pokédex entries
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In Pokémon Generations
A wild Ninjask appeared in The Cavern, where it was flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.
Another Ninjask appeared in The Scoop, where it was shown working at TV Mauville.
In the manga
In the movie adaptations
Goone also owns a Ninjask in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Riot was seen with multiple Ninjask in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Can I Ninjask You a Question?, when the Aqua Admin Amber left all his Pokémon behind deep underseas, he borrowed a Nincada from his teammate Shelly. It evolved right away into a Ninjask, causing much trouble for his opponent Wattson. Even after it was defeated, it evolved again into Shedinja and was able to land a surprise attack that sent him plummeting toward the bottom of the ocean.
The Battle Tower had a Ninjask available to rent, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ninjask (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 61
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121 - 168 | 232 - 326 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
160
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148 - 233 | 292 - 460 | |
Total: 456
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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TCG-only moves
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Supersonic | Ninjask (EX Dragon 38) |
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Evolution
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Level 20 → |
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Trivia
- Ninjask has the highest base Speed stat of all Flying-type Pokémon and all Bug-type Pokémon. It also has the highest base Speed stat of all non-Legendary, non-transformed Pokémon.
- Ninjask is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 456.
- Ninjask shares its category with Greninja. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon.
Origin
Ninjask may have been based on a fully adult cicada, with the colors resembling a Neotibicen dorsatus. It also has traits in common with ninjas.
Name origin
Ninjask may be a combination of ninja and mask.
Tekkanin may be a combination of 鉄火 tekka (gunfire) and ninja.
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
- Pokémon
- Generation III Pokémon
- Bug-type Pokémon
- Flying-type Pokémon
- Dual-type Pokémon
- Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to one female
- Pokémon in the Erratic experience group
- Yellow-colored Pokémon
- Body style 13 Pokémon
- Bug group Pokémon
- Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 456
- Pokémon with a unique base stat total
- Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon with 18 max performance stars
- Body size 1 Pokémon
- Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line