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ninjask
#291

Ninjask

Ninja Pokémon

BugFlying

Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.

Base Stats

HP 61
Attack 90
Defense 45
Sp. Atk 50
Sp. Def 50
Speed 160
Total 456

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Ninja Pokémon
Height 0.8 m
Weight 12.0 kg
Base Exp 160
Growth Rate Slow Then Very Fast
Capture Rate 120
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Forest
Egg Groups Bug

Sprites

ninjask Front Front
ninjask Back Back
ninjask Front Shiny Front Shiny
ninjask Back Shiny Back Shiny
ninjask Official Art Official Art
ninjask Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ubers Usage: 0.1%
Baton Pass Lead
Item
Liechi Berry / Leftovers
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 224
Def 108
Spe 176
Swords Dance + Baton Pass
Item
Focus Sash
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Surprisingly, Ninjask performs better in Ubers than in OU, due to the preponderance of Psychic- and Dark-types and the lack of dedicated phazers in the former tier. However, using Ninjask does come with its share of problems: if the opponent sends in Groudon or Lugia, you'll definitely be starting the match off on the wrong foot, so your team should be able to handle them. But otherwise, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to pass to a sweeper and potentially run through an opponent. With some planning, carefulness, and a bit of luck, Ninjask can be a real asset to your support-oriented team.

Most Used Moves

X-Scissor
81.7%
Protect
48.9%
Roost
3.1%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
30.4%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc