Ninjask

Ninjask Pokémon GOBug Flying
  • rain
  • windy
Ninjask is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Ninjask is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Ninjask is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

Ninjask's maximum Combat Power stat is 2226 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz. Ninjask encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Ninjask is available! ✨

Ninjask Stats and Max CP

199 ATK
112 DEF
156 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2226 CP
Lvl 40
1969 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1406 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1125 CP
Lvl 15 Research
844 CP

Ninjask's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
FlyingFlying-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Ninjask Type Chart

Ninjask takes increased damage from:Ninjask takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Ninjask takes reduced damage from:Ninjask takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround24.4%
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz

Ninjask's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz, with 10.12 DPS and 102.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Ninjask ranks #71 (F Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugFury Cutter BugBug Buzz 10.12102.58.12
      2.BugFury Cutter GhostShadow Ball 9.95100.77.98
      3.SteelMetal Claw BugBug Buzz 9.6297.37.71
      4.SteelMetal Claw GhostShadow Ball 9.4795.87.60
      5.BugFury Cutter FlyingAerial Ace 9.1392.47.32
      6.SteelMetal Claw FlyingAerial Ace 8.9790.87.19

      Fast Attacks

      • BugFury CutterDamage4Energy8Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy4

        Effects
        Fury Cutter has no special effects.
        See Fury Cutter details page ↗
      • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bug Buzz details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Ninjask's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ninjask's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ninjask has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Ninjask in the meta

      Ninjask in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#291
      Height0.79 m
      Weight12 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Ninjask family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ninjask in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Nincada Pokémon GONincada
      Ninjask Pokémon GONinjask
      Shedinja Pokémon GOShedinja
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Ninjask scaled to 0.4777058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ninjask scaled to 0.4823529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ninjask scaled to 0.7147058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmNinjask scaled to 0.9470588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ninjask scaled to 1.0632352941176473x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.39 m0.4 m0.79 m1.19 m1.38 m

      Ninjask's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.38 m, with the average being 0.79 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Ninjask in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.3871 m0.395 m
      1′03″1′04″
      XS0.395 m0.79 m
      1′04″2′07″
      M0.5925 m0.9875 m
      1′11″3′03″
      XL0.9875 m1.185 m
      3′03″3′11″
      XXL1.185 m1.3825 m
      3′11″4′06″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_ELECTRIC
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.35
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Ninjask CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Ninjask's has 2226 max CP (at Level 50). A Ninjask obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1061 CP to 1125 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1326 CP to 1406 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Ninjask can be found in the 796 CP to 844 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2226 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch796 CP - 844 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1061 CP - 1125 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1061 CP - 1125 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1326 CP - 1406 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Ninjask Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      127 CP287 CP3146 CP
      4206 CP5265 CP6325 CP
      7384 CP8444 CP9503 CP
      10562 CP11619 CP12675 CP
      13731 CP14787 CP15844 CP
      16900 CP17956 CP181012 CP
      191069 CP201125 CP211181 CP
      221238 CP231294 CP241350 CP
      251406 CP261463 CP271519 CP
      281575 CP291632 CP301688 CP
      311716 CP321744 CP331772 CP
      341800 CP351829 CP361857 CP
      371885 CP381913 CP391941 CP
      401969 CP411994 CP422019 CP
      432045 CP442070 CP452096 CP
      462122 CP472148 CP482174 CP
      492200 CP502226 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Ninjask

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ninjask's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ninjask.

      Bug Bug

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Ninjask Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ninjask Candy296 Ninjask Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ninjask Candy10 Ninjask Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ninjask Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ninjask Candy-

      Ninjask Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ninjask from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ninjask in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Ninjask Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Ninjask Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Ninjask Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Ninjask Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Ninjask Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Ninjask Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Ninjask Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Ninjask Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Ninjask Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Ninjask Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Ninjask Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Ninjask Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Ninjask Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Ninjask Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Ninjask Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Ninjask Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Ninjask Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Ninjask Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Ninjask Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Ninjask Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Ninjask Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Ninjask Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Ninjask Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Ninjask Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Ninjask Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Ninjask Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Ninjask Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Ninjask Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Ninjask Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Ninjask Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Ninjask Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Ninjask Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Ninjask Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Ninjask Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Ninjask Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Ninjask Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Ninjask Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Ninjask Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Ninjask Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Ninjask Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Ninjask Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Ninjask Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Ninjask Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Ninjask Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Ninjask Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Ninjask Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Ninjask Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Ninjask Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Ninjask Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Ninjask Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Ninjask Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Ninjask Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Ninjask Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Ninjask Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Ninjask Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Ninjask Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Ninjask Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Ninjask Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Ninjask Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Ninjask Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Ninjask Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Ninjask Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Ninjask Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Ninjask Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Ninjask Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Ninjask Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Ninjask Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Ninjask Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Ninjask Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Ninjask Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Ninjask Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Ninjask Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Ninjask Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Ninjask Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Ninjask Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Ninjask Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Ninjask Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Ninjask Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Ninjask Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Ninjask Candy XL280,000304 Ninjask Candy10 Ninjask Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Ninjask Candy XL290,000304 Ninjask Candy20 Ninjask Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Ninjask Candy XL301,000304 Ninjask Candy30 Ninjask Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Ninjask Candy XL312,000304 Ninjask Candy40 Ninjask Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Ninjask Candy XL323,000304 Ninjask Candy52 Ninjask Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Ninjask Candy XL334,000304 Ninjask Candy64 Ninjask Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Ninjask Candy XL346,000304 Ninjask Candy76 Ninjask Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Ninjask Candy XL358,000304 Ninjask Candy88 Ninjask Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Ninjask Candy XL370,000304 Ninjask Candy103 Ninjask Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Ninjask Candy XL382,000304 Ninjask Candy118 Ninjask Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Ninjask Candy XL395,000304 Ninjask Candy133 Ninjask Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Ninjask Candy XL408,000304 Ninjask Candy148 Ninjask Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Ninjask Candy XL421,000304 Ninjask Candy165 Ninjask Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Ninjask Candy XL434,000304 Ninjask Candy182 Ninjask Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Ninjask Candy XL448,000304 Ninjask Candy199 Ninjask Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Ninjask Candy XL462,000304 Ninjask Candy216 Ninjask Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Ninjask Candy XL476,000304 Ninjask Candy236 Ninjask Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Ninjask Candy XL490,000304 Ninjask Candy256 Ninjask Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Ninjask Candy XL505,000304 Ninjask Candy276 Ninjask Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Ninjask Candy XL520,000304 Ninjask Candy296 Ninjask Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Ninjask

      Ninjask high resolution sprites

      Ninjask Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Ninjask’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Ninjask is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Ninjask in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Ninjask in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.124 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 102.482.

      How does Ninjask perform in Raids?

      Ninjask's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Ninjask rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Ninjask is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Ninjask rank as a Flying-type attacker?

      Ninjask is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Ninjask?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Ninjask: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Ninjask’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Ninjask’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1969 CP and 2226 CP at Level 50.

      Can Ninjask be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Ninjask can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Ninjask Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Ninjask cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.