Shedinja
Shedinja or in Japanese, Nukenin is a dual-type Bug/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is considered a special evolution of Nincada, appearing only when Nincada evolves into Ninjask starting at level 20, as long as there is an extra space in the player’s party and an extra Poké Ball in the player’s bag. An extra Poké Ball is not necessary to obtain Shedinja in Generation III. Shedinja is quite rare and do bring some special Moveset with its evolution but its weakness players role here and there to bring its strength down.
Shedinja is a Pokémon focused on an exoskeleton shed from a cicada. Its body is mainly light brown, although the belly is white. Rather of wings, it has four protrusions on the underside; the top pair is orange, whilst the bottom is black. Along the side of the head, there are circular protrusions with small slits for the pupils. The belly is covered by two sections, and a white halo rises over the eyes. There is a pair of tattered wings on its back, separated into three wingtips. A space between its wings shows that its body is empty and black since it has no internal organs.
About Shedinja
National Pokedex No: 292.
Japenese name: ヌケニン.
Type: Bug-ghost
Height: 0.8 m.
Weight: 1.2 kg.
Abilities: Wonder Guard.
Local Number:
044 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
113 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
045 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
106 (Sword/Shield)
Catch rate: 45 (11.9%)
Base friendship: 70.
Base Exp: 95 from Gen. 3-4 and 83 from Gen 5 onwards 83.
Growth Rate: Erratic.
Egg group: Mineral.
Gender: Genderless.
Egg cycles: 3855-4111 Steps.
Shedinja Pokedex Stats
HP: 1
Attack: 90
Defence: 45
Speed: 40
Special Attack: 30
Special Defense: 30
Total: 236
Moves Learned By Shedinja
Moves Learned By Leveling Up
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. |
| 1 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% |
| 1 | Grudge | Ghost | Status | — | —% |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% |
| 1 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | —% |
| 1 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% |
| 15 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100% |
| 23 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% |
| 29 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100% |
| 36 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% |
| 43 | Mind Reader | Normal | Status | — | —% |
| 50 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100% |
| 57 | Spite | Ghost | Status | — | 100% |
| 64 | Phantom Force | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100% |
Moves Learned By TM
| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 09 | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 11 | Solar Beam | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 15 | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 21 | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — |
| 23 | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 24 | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — |
| 28 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — |
| 34 | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp | FIRE | Status | — | 85 |
| 39 | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | GHOST | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 76 | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 77 | Hex | GHOST | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 86 | Phantom Force | GHOST | Physical | 90 | 100 |
| 94 | False Swipe | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 |
How To Find Shedinja?
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
| Generation III |
| Ruby/Sapphire: Evolve Nincada with an extra slot in party |
| Emerald: Evolve Nincada with an extra slot in party |
| FireRed/LeafGreen: Trade |
| Colosseum: Trade |
| XD: Trade |
| Generation IV |
| Diamond/Pearl: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
| Platinum: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
| Pal Park: Forest |
| Generation V |
| Black/White: Poké Transfer |
| Black 2/White 2 : Poké Transfer |
| Generation VI |
| X/Y: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
| Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
| Generation VII |
| Sun/Moon: Pokémon Bank |
| Pokémon Bank |
| Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Pokémon Bank |
| Let’s Go Pikachu/Let’s Go Eevee : Unobtainable |
| Generation VIII |
| Sword/Shield: Evolve Nincada with extra slot in party and spare Poké Ball |
How Much Useful Is My Shedinja?
Shedinja will use its Swords Dance and STAB priority Shadow Sneak access to seek the role of a Swords Dance sweeper. Unfortunately, the mediocre Combat status and low-Base Power movements of Shedinja cause it to obtain several Swords Dance boosts to present offensively some significant danger.
So, does the Moveset, weakness, and other information seem worthy of Shedinja Evolution? Then right away head to Shedinja Evolution.
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