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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}}
It 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|ninjas}}.
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====

Revision as of 21:52, 9 August 2019

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
290MS.png #290: Nincada
Pokémon
#292: Shedinja 292MS.png
Ninjask
Ninja Pokémon
テッカニン
Tekkanin
#291
Ninjask



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Speed Boost Cacophony
Cacophony
Infiltrator
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Ninjask
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
26.5 lbs. 12.0 kg
Ninjask
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
155
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
160
V+
Leveling rate
Erratic
EV yield
Total: 2
Ninjask
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body13.png
Footprint
F291.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

Ninjask in the anime

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG190 Ninjask May's Pokédex Ninjask, the Ninja Pokémon. Ninjask is said to be so fast it's able to evade any attack.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP187 Ninjask Dawn's Pokédex Ninjask, the Ninja Pokémon, and the evolved form of Nincada. Because of its swift flying velocity, it can become impossible to see.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#043
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
White
Black 2 Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #112
Hoenn
#044
X Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible.
Y Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Nincada
Emerald
Evolve Nincada
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Nincada
Platinum
Evolve Nincada
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Nincada
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Nincada
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Nincada
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Nincada
Trozei!
Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 21, Forever Level 21, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Nincada
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Quicksand Pit (B5F-B10F)
MD Sky
Quicksand Pit (B5F-B10F)
Ranger: SoA
Chroma Road
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Misty Edgewater (post-ending)
Rumble U
Flower Garden: Guardians of the Flower Patch, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX44
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (All Areas), White Ruins: Everspring Valley (All Areas)


Stats

Base stats

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

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15
011 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Harden Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
Evo.Evo. Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15
Evo.Evo. Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
Evo.Evo. Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
055 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
099 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1313 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
1717 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
2323 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2929 Mind Reader Normal Status 0000 —% 5
3535 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 —% 40
4141 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —% 20
4747 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninjask
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninjask
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM28Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM54Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM81Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM89Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninjask
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninjask
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CaterpieWeedleAriadosPinecoForretressShuckle
WurmpleNinjaskKricketotBurmyMothimCombee
SkorupiDrapionYanmegaSewaddleSwadloonLeavanny
VenipedeWhirlipedeScolipedeDwebbleCrustleJoltik
GalvantulaDurantLarvestaScatterbugGrubbinCharjabug
VikavoltDewpiderAraquanidGolisopod
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
ButterfreeVenomothLedybaLedianYanmaYanmega
BeautiflyDustoxMasquerainVolbeatVibravaKricketune
MothimCombeeSewaddleKarrablastEscavalierJoltik
GalvantulaShelmetAccelgorLarvestaVolcaronaVivillon
VikavoltCutieflyRibombee
Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10
HeracrossSewaddleKarrablast
Endure Normal Status —% 10
GligarGliscorTrapinchVibravaFlygonDwebble
Crustle
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20
ShelmetAccelgor
Final Gambit Fighting Special 100% 5
ButterfreeVenomothBeautiflyDustoxMasquerainMothim
CombeeVolcaronaVivillon
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
ScytherScizorHeracrossKricketuneSkorupiDrapion
YanmegaGliscor
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
ButterfreeVenomothLedybaLedianBeautiflyDustox
MasquerainMothimVolcaronaCutieflyRibombee
Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ninjask in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ninjask in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninjask
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninjask
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ninjask can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ninjask cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninjask
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninjask
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Nincada (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
Nincada (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
Nincada (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Bide Normal Physical —% 10
Nincada (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninjask
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninjask
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Supersonic Ninjask (EX Dragon 38)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS291.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani291.png
Rarity: Common
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 Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 291.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: None
Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 60 Max. exp.: 74
Browser entry R-032
Ninjask darts around at dazzling speed while furiously flapping its wings.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Bug PA.png
Bug
Field move: Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Browser entry R-180
It flies around at blinding speed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT291.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 120 Raise Max Level.png 10

#634
Shuffle291.png

Paralysis Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.


Pokémon GO
GO291.png Base HP: 122 Base Attack: 199 Base Defense: 116
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Metal Claw
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Bug Buzz, Aerial Ace

Evolution

Nincada
Unevolved
Nincada
 Bug  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 20
Ninjask
First Evolution
Ninjask
 Bug  Flying 
If...
Poké Ball
Poké Ball in bag
(Poké Ball not needed
in Generation III)
Space in party
Shedinja
Castoff evolution
Shedinja
 Bug  Ghost 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 291.png Spr b 3r 291.png Spr 3e 291.png Spr b 3e 291.png Spr 3f 291.png Spr b 3f 291.png
Spr 3r 291 s.png Spr b 3r 291 s.png Spr 3e 291 s.png Spr b 3e 291 s.png Spr 3f 291 s.png Spr b 3f 291 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 291.png Spr b 4d 291.png Spr 4p 291.png Spr b 4p 291.png Spr 4h 291.png Spr b 4h 291.png
Spr 4d 291 s.png Spr b 4d 291 s.png Spr 4p 291 s.png Spr b 4p 291 s.png Spr 4h 291 s.png Spr b 4h 291 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 291.png Spr b 5b 291.png Spr 5b2 291.png Spr b 5b2 291.png
Spr 5b 291 s.png Spr b 5b 291 s.png Spr 5b2 291 s.png Spr b 5b2 291 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 291.png
Spr b 6x 291.png
Spr 6o 291.png
Spr b 6o 291.png
Spr 6x 291 s.png
Spr b 6x 291 s.png
Spr 6o 291 s.png
Spr b 6o 291 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 291.png
Spr b 7s 291.png
Spr 7s 291.png
Spr b 7s 291.png
Spr 7s 291 s.png
Spr b 7s 291 s.png
Spr 7s 291 s.png
Spr b 7s 291 s.png
Front Back Front Back
291MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ninjask images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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

Bulbanews

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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese テッカニン Tekkanin From 鉄火 tekka and ninja
France Flag.png French Ninjask Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ninjask Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Ninjask Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Ninjask Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 아이스크 Aisukeu Possibly from 아이론 ai'ron and 마스크 maseukeu
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鐵面忍者 / 铁面忍者 Tiěmiànrěnzhě'' Literally "Iron-masked ninja"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links


290MS.png #290: Nincada
Pokémon
#292: Shedinja 292MS.png
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