Is Shedinja Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
AbilityWonder Guard means only super-effective moves hit. Shedinja with 1 HP is immune to everything else. Against gym leaders who lack Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, or Dark moves, Shedinja is invincible. Against those who do, it drops in one hit. Know the teams before deploying.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Ninjask resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Shedinja has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Gardenia:
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Shedinja has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Shedinja has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Aaron's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Flint's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Catch Nincada on Eterna Forest (Poké Radar, Lv 10-12, common).
Your Nincada should hit Level 20 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.
Your Nincada should hit Level 20 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Shedinja in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You're catching Nincada first, not Shedinja. Nincada appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Shedinja in BDSP
Nincada is your first catch on the way to Shedinja. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 10-63 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NincadaEterna ForestLv.10-12Using PokeRadarRate 22%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
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 |
What is Shedinja Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Shedinja
 Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staravia builds →Fly 2x182-214%KO Thief 2x82-100%KO | ||
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Doduo builds →Fly 2x189-225%KO Thief 2x89-107%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x200-236%KO Fire Blast 2x100-121%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x143-171%KO Payback 2x54-64% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Zubat builds →Fly 2x125-150%KO Thief 2x61-71% Shadow Ball 2x79-93% | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staravia builds →Fly 2x193-228%KO Thief 2x86-103%KO | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Doduo builds →Fly 2x200-238%KO Thief 2x93-110%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x210-248%KO Fire Blast 2x110-131%KO | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Beautifly builds →Shadow Ball 2x169-200%KO Aerial Ace 2x121-145%KO Thief 2x79-97% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x155-186%KO Payback 2x59-69% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x229-269%KO Shadow Ball 2x161-192%KO Thief 2x69-82% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Golbat builds →Fly 2x208-245%KO Shadow Ball 2x135-159%KO Thief 2x92-110%KO | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staravia builds →Fly 2x196-233%KO Thief 2x90-106%KO | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Doduo builds →Fly 2x212-251%KO Thief 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x208-245%KO Shadow Ball 2x184-216%KO Thief 2x76-90% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x269-318%KO Sucker Punch 2x127-151%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x229-269%KO Shadow Ball 2x161-192%KO Thief 2x69-82% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x233-276%KO Stone Edge 2x220-261%KO Shadow Claw 2x155-184%KO Aerial Ace 2x135-159%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Golbat builds →Fly 2x208-245%KO Shadow Ball 2x135-159%KO Thief 2x92-110%KO | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staravia builds →Fly 2x196-233%KO Thief 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x281-332%KO Thief 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x263-311%KO Thief 2x119-140%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x268-316%KO Sucker Punch 2x128-151%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x223-263%KO Shadow Ball 2x163-193%KO Thief 2x65-77% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x232-274%KO Stone Edge 2x219-260%KO Shadow Claw 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x133-158%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x275-325%KO Thief 2x125-148%KO | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x259-305%KO Thief 2x116-138%KO | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 2x221-261%KO Knock Off 2x105-125%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x267-315%KO Sucker Punch 2x125-148%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x221-261%KO Shadow Ball 2x164-193%KO Thief 2x64-75% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x278-328%KO Thief 2x125-148%KO | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x258-305%KO Thief 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 2x218-258%KO Knock Off 2x106-126%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x266-314%KO Sucker Punch 2x125-148%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x278-328%KO Thief 2x125-148%KO | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x258-305%KO Thief 2x117-138%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 2x218-258%KO Knock Off 2x106-126%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x266-314%KO Sucker Punch 2x125-148%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x389-458%KO Thief 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x349-411%KO Shadow Claw 2x163-192%KO Thief 2x140-165%KO Fire Blast 2x141-167%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x418-492%KO Sucker Punch 2x131-155%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Farfetch'd builds →Brave Bird 2x307-362%KO Knock Off 2x111-132%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x333-393%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile can KO Shedinja with Knock Off (264-310%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (533-627%). Staraptor deals 71-83% with U-turn.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x264-310%KO Ice Shard82-97% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x533-627%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →U Turn71-83% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake94-111%KO Avalanche76-90% | ||
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 onlyBDSP Shedinja Best Moveset
AbilityWonder Guard blocks all damage except super-effective moves, but 1 HP means any chip from MoveStealth Rock, weather, burn, or poison ends it instantly. The moveset lives or dies by type matchups alone. Fell from C-tier to F because modern formats have too many incidental ways to break through AbilityWonder Guard.
Best Build
Shedinja best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Protect
- Shadow Sneak
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Shedinja gets Bug Bite and Final Gambit exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Phantom Force and Bug Buzz.
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
Base Stats
It is a discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.
Shedinja Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Shedinja is a tough sell at 236 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Ghost options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Heavy-Duty Boots 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 mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 30 Sp. Atk. 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