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Shedinja

ShedinjaBug Ghost
  • rain
  • fog
Shedinja is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shedinja is a Bug and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 393 CP and is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Shadow Claw / Dig. It is boosted by Rain and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

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 AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shedinja Type Chart

Shedinja takes increased damage from:Shedinja takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shedinja takes reduced damage from:Shedinja takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting24.4%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shedinja best moveset

Moves

Shadow Claw + Dig

GhostShadow Claw
GroundDig
Shedinja's best moveset is Shadow Claw and Dig, with 6.65 DPS (damage per second) and 4.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Sunny weather.
1.GhostShadow ClawGroundDig1.486.654.8
2.GhostShadow ClawFlyingAerial Ace1.486.654.8
3.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Sneak1.486.654.8
4.BugBug BiteGroundDig1.275.714.1
5.BugBug BiteFlyingAerial Ace1.275.714.1
6.BugBug BiteGhostShadow Sneak1.275.714.1
7.BugStruggle BugGroundDig1.125.043.6
8.BugStruggle BugFlyingAerial Ace1.125.043.6
1–8 of 9

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • BugStruggle Bug *15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Struggle Bug has no special effects.
    See Struggle Bug details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    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 Sneak50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Sneak
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
    See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

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

CP Chart

Shedinja reaches a maximum of 393 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 175–224 CP, rising to 219–281 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 131–168 CP.

Max CPMax CP393 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch131 CP - 168 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs175 CP - 224 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids175 CP - 224 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
219 CP - 281 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
15 CP217 CP329 CP
441 CP553 CP664 CP
776 CP888 CP9100 CP
10112 CP11123 CP12135 CP
13146 CP14157 CP15168 CP
16179 CP17191 CP18202 CP
19213 CP20224 CP21236 CP
22247 CP23258 CP24269 CP
25281 CP26292 CP27303 CP
28314 CP29326 CP30337 CP
31343 CP32348 CP33354 CP
34359 CP35365 CP36371 CP
37376 CP38382 CP39388 CP
40393 CP41398 CP42403 CP
43408 CP44413 CP45419 CP
46424 CP47429 CP48434 CP
49439 CP50445 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#292
Height0.79 m
Weight1.2 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

Shedinja has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shedinja

Photobomb

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

Bug Bug

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

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

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 Calculator

Shedinja family

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

NincadaNincada
NinjaskNinjask
ShedinjaShedinja

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ShedinjaShedinjaShedinjaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmShedinjaShedinja
0.39 m0.4 m0.79 m1.19 m1.38 m

Shedinja'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 Shedinja 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_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

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

Shedinja Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shedinja Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubySHEDINJA’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.
SapphireSHEDINJA 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.
EmeraldA peculiar POKéMON that floats in air even though its wings remain completely still. The inside of its body is hollow and utterly dark.
FireRed, LeafGreenA most peculiar POKéMON that somehow appears in a POKé BALL when a NINCADA evolves.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
HeartGold, SoulSilverA strange Pokémon--it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.
XA discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
YA most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
Omega RubyShedinja’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 SapphireShedinja 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.
SwordA most peculiar Pokémon that somehow appears in a Poké Ball when a Nincada evolves.
ShieldA strange Pokémon—it flies without moving its wings, has a hollow shell for a body, and does not breathe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shedinja’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Ghost-type Pokémon, Shedinja is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-type moves.

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 6.647 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 4.768.

How does Shedinja perform in Raids?

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

How does Shedinja rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shedinja's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

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, and Mega Banette.

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.