Shedinja

Shedinja official artwork
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Shedinja

Shed Pokémon

BUGGHOST

A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.

Shedinja is No. 0292 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Ghost-type Shed Pokémon. A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Shedinja first belongs to Generation Iii. Shedinja does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Wonder Guard, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Shedinja at a glance

Type
BUGGHOST
Weak to
FIREFLYINGROCKGHOSTDARK
Best base stat
Attack — 90
Abilities
Wonder Guard
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
1.2 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Slow Then Very ♀ast
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp1
Attack90
Defense45
Special Attack30
Special Defense30
Speed40
Total236

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Shedinja is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREFLYINGROCKGHOSTDARK

Resists

GRASS½×POISON½×GROUND½×BUG½×

Immune to

NORMALFIGHTING

Based on Bug / Ghost typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver