About Shedinja
Shedinja (Pokédex #0292) is a Bug/Ghost-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Shed Pokémon. SHEDINJA’s hard body doesn’t move - not even a twitch. In fact, its body appears to be merely a hollow shell. It is believed that this POKéMON will steal the spirit of anyone peering into its hollow body from its back.
As a Bug/Ghost-type POKEMON, Shedinja has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark moves. Conversely, Shedinja is completely immune to Normal and Fighting — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Grass, Poison, Ground, Bug moves, taking only half damage from them.
Shedinja's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 236 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 1 · ATK 90 · DEF 45 · SP.ATK 30 · SP.DEF 30 · SPD 40. Its standout stat is ATK (90), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Wonder guard.
Shedinja stands 0.8 m (31") tall and weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow Then Very Fast. Egg groups: Mineral.
Shedinja is part of the Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja evolution line (3-stage). Shedinja is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Nincada and Ninjask. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
