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Ninjask(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon in the third generation games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves from Nincada at level 20. A Shedinja will be obtained at the same time, if the player has an empty slot in your party and an empty Poké Ball.
Physiology and Behavior
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.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
In the anime
Origin and inspiration
Ninjask appears to be based on an adult cicada, with its colors resembling a bush cicada. As its species name implies, it may also be based on a ninja due to its name, quick movement, and natural ability to learn Double Team by leveling up (a common ninja technique in Japanese media) and various cutting attacks. This combination may be further inspired by stories of ninjas using cicadas to mask their own sounds, or a reference to the utsusemi no jutsu (cicada skin technique), a technique using decoys to misdirect opponents.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon Pearl | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon White | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible. |
| Pokémon Y | Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Its cry leaves a lasting headache if heard for too long. It moves so quickly that it is almost invisible. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Because they move so quickly, they sometimes become unseeable. They congregate around tree sap. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Because they move so quickly, they sometimes become unseeable. They congregate around tree sap. |
Game locations
In the main games, Ninjask is only obtainable by evolving Nincada
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 61 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 160 |
| Total | 456 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
Trivia
- Ninjask has the highest base Speed stat of all Bug-type and Flying-type Pokémon, as well as all non-Legendary or non-Mythical Pokémon.
- Ninjask is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 456.