Shedinja

Shedinja is a Bug- and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shedinja has a maximum CP of 445. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shedinja is Shadow Claw and Dig.

Shedinja Stats and Max CP

153 ATK

73 DEF

1 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

445 CP

Lvl 40

393 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

281 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

224 CP

Lvl 15 Research

168 CP

Shedinja's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shedinja Type Chart

Shedinja takes increased damage from:

Dark160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shedinja takes reduced damage from:

Fighting24.4%

Normal39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Poison62.5%

Shedinja best moveset

Shadow Claw + Dig

Shadow Claw

Dig

The best moveset for Shedinja in raids is Shadow Claw and Dig (6.65 DPS, 4.8 TDO).

9 of 9 matches

Data table

1.	Shadow Claw	Dig	1.48	6.65	4.8
2.	Shadow Claw	Aerial Ace	1.48	6.65	4.8
3.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Sneak	1.48	6.65	4.8
4.	Bug Bite	Dig	1.27	5.71	4.1
5.	Bug Bite	Aerial Ace	1.27	5.71	4.1
6.	Bug Bite	Shadow Sneak	1.27	5.71	4.1
7.	Struggle Bug	Dig	1.12	5.04	3.6
8.	Struggle Bug	Aerial Ace	1.12	5.04	3.6

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Struggle Bug *15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Struggle Bug has no special effects.
See Struggle Bug details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

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

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Shadow Sneak50333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.3s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
Dig100504.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 4.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Dig has no special effects.
See Dig details page ↗

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.3s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 4.3s

Damage	70
Energy	50

More information

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

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

Shedinja CP Chart

At level 50, Shedinja can reach 445 CP. The raid CP range is 175 to 224 without a weather boost or 219 to 281 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 131 to 168 CP.

Max CP	445 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	131 CP - 168 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	175 CP - 224 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	175 CP - 224 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	219 CP - 281 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	5 CP	2	17 CP	3	29 CP
4	41 CP	5	53 CP	6	64 CP
7	76 CP	8	88 CP	9	100 CP
10	112 CP	11	123 CP	12	135 CP
13	146 CP	14	157 CP	15	168 CP
16	179 CP	17	191 CP	18	202 CP
19	213 CP	20	224 CP	21	236 CP
22	247 CP	23	258 CP	24	269 CP
25	281 CP	26	292 CP	27	303 CP
28	314 CP	29	326 CP	30	337 CP
31	343 CP	32	348 CP	33	354 CP
34	359 CP	35	365 CP	36	371 CP
37	376 CP	38	382 CP	39	388 CP
40	393 CP	41	398 CP	42	403 CP
43	408 CP	44	413 CP	45	419 CP
46	424 CP	47	429 CP	48	434 CP
49	439 CP	50	445 CP

More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shedinja

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

Bug

Ghost

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#292
Height	0.79 m
Weight	1.2 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Shedinja family

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

Nincada

Ninjask

Shedinja

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.79 m	1.19 m	1.38 m

Size bounds

Shedinja's height ranges from 0.3871 m to 1.3825 m, with the average being 0.79 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.3871 m1′03″	0.395 m1′04″
XS	0.395 m1′04″	0.5925 m1′11″
M	0.5925 m1′11″	0.9875 m3′03″
XL	0.9875 m3′03″	1.185 m3′11″
XXL	1.185 m3′11″	1.3825 m4′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Shedinja Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shedinja 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 Shedinja in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shedinja

Shedinja high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shedinja. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shedinja Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	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.
Sapphire	SHEDINJA is a peculiar POKéMON. It seems to appear unsought in a POKé BALL after a NINCADA evolves.This bizarre POKéMON is entirely immobile - it doesn’t even breathe.
Emerald	A peculiar POKéMON that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.
FireRed, LeafGreen	A most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	A strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
X	A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Y	A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha Sapphire	Shedinja is a peculiar Pokémon. It seems to appear unsought in a Poké Ball after a Nincada evolves. This bizarre Pokémon is entirely immobile—it doesn’t even breathe.
Sword	A most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Shield	A strange Pokémon—it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shedinja in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shedinja in Pokémon GO are Shadow Claw and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.65 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 4.8.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shedinja’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ground, Poison, Normal, and Fighting-type moves.

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

Shedinja’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 393 CP and 445 CP at Level 50.

Can Shedinja be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shedinja can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shedinja Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shedinja cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shedinja?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shedinja: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, and Mega Chandelure.