Is Shedinja Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Appears when Nincada evolves with an empty party slot. Bug/Ghost with AbilityWonder Guard blocking all non-super-effective moves. 1 HP means any super-effective hit, weather damage, or status KOs it. A gimmick that either sweeps or dies instantly.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Roxie's typing presses Nincada's defenses.
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
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Elesa's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Elesa's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Clay's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Skyla's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Skyla's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Drayden's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Marlon's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Grimsley's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Marshal's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Iris's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Iris's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Shedinja cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Ninjask cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
Shedinja cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
How to Get Shedinja in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Shedinja in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Nincada over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Shedinja in B2W2
Step 1Obtain NincadaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Eterna Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Eterna Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · National Park · Post-National Dex - Thursday, Saturday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 6 · Tall grass only. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Shedinja ✓
Shedinja Weakness
Shedinja is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Wonder Guard makes Shedinja immune to all non-super-effective damage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ground, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Shedinja Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Shedinja
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x124-146%KO Rollout 2x54-63% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x129-154%KO Bite 2x78-93% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Pidove Normal | C | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x196-233%KO Rock Tomb 2x110-131%KO | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x186-220%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-102%KO Thief 2x69-82% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x118-141%KO Feint Attack 2x118-141%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x192-227%KO Bite 2x116-139%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x218-257%KO Bite 2x135-159%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Fly 2x278-327%KO Rock Tomb 2x104-124%KO | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x282-333%KO Rock Tomb 2x80-95% Thief 2x64-76% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x165-196%KO Feint Attack 2x115-136%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Incinerate 2x45-55% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x185-218%KO Bite 2x113-135%KO | ||
 Tranquill Normal | D | |
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x418-492%KO Rock Slide 2x175-207%KO Thief 2x93-111%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Fly 2x284-334%KO Shadow Claw 2x148-174%KO Rock Slide 2x157-187%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x170-202%KO Feint Attack 2x116-138%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-75% Incinerate 2x46-56% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x436-514%KO Rock Slide 2x184-216%KO Thief 2x100-118%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Fly 2x293-345%KO Shadow Claw 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x223-263%KO Shadow Claw 2x140-164%KO Aerial Ace 2x121-142%KO Fire Blast 2x190-225%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x551-649%KO Gust 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x205-242%KO Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Thief 2x62-74% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x436-514%KO Rock Slide 2x183-216%KO Thief 2x99-117%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Fly 2x294-347%KO Shadow Claw 2x155-182%KO Rock Slide 2x165-195%KO | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x225-265%KO Shadow Claw 2x140-166%KO Aerial Ace 2x121-143%KO Fire Blast 2x190-223%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x545-643%KO Gust 2x123-145%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x208-245%KO Night Slash 2x108-127%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x656-772%KO Assurance 2x147-173%KO Fire Blast 2x209-246%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x404-476%KO Shadow Claw 2x158-186%KO Rock Slide 2x170-200%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x715-841%KO Shadow Ball 2x410-483%KO Payback 2x59-70% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x649-764%KO Ancient Power 2x186-220%KO Crunch 2x138-164%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x670-789%KO Hurricane 2x384-452%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Blaziken can KO Shedinja with Flare Blitz (693-815%). Staraptor's U-turn hits Shedinja for 48-56%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 745-877%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x693-815%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →U Turn48-56% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake186-219%KO Stone Edge 2x745-877%KO Megahorn148-175%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x488-575%KO Energy Ball91-108%KO Flamethrower 2x549-646%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Weavile builds →Ice Shard106-125%KO | ||
Shedinja Evolutions
Nincada's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Shedinja is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Nincada to get eggs. Ninjask has 220 more total stats, but Shedinja makes up for it with a stronger Attack gain (+45 from Nincada). View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shedinja is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Nincada eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyB2W2 Shedinja Best Moveset
AbilityWonder Guard blocks all damage except super-effective hits, meaning only Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves can touch it. 1 HP means any of those attacks kill instantly. The moveset forces opponents to find a super-effective answer or lose to a Pokemon they literally can't damage.
Best Build
Shedinja best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Sneak
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Shedinja gets Bug Bite and Bug Buzz exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Leech Life.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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Shedinja Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Shedinja's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire), Salamence (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Shedinja won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Honestly, in Black 2 & White 2 Shedinja is a tough sell at 236 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Ghost options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Black 2 & White 2, Wonder Guard changes the entire equation for Shedinja. The 236 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Will O Wisp with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Wonder Guard is what you want on Shedinja. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Shedinja is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a trick room.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Shedinja spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves