Is Shedinja Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Shedinja's AbilityWonder Guard means only super-effective moves can hit it. Bug/Ghost is weak to five types though (Rock, Fire, Flying, Dark, Ghost), so it folds against half the gym leaders. Incredible against anything that can't touch it, useless against everything else.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Flannery's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Flannery's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flannery:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Norman's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Norman:
Winona's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Winona's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
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Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Tate & Liza:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Wallace's typing presses Shedinja's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Wallace:
Ninjask has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sidney:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Phoebe:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Glacia's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Glacia:
Drake's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Drake's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Drake:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Steven:
Catch Nincada on Route 116 (walking, Lv 6-8, common).
Your Nincada should hit Level 20 before you reach Flannery, at typical leveling pace.
Your Nincada should hit Level 20 before you reach Flannery, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Shedinja in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Nincada first, not Shedinja. Nincada appears at solid 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 ORAS
The path to Shedinja starts with Nincada at Lv. 4-8 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch NincadaRoute 116Lv.4GrassRate 35%Horde battleRoute 116Lv.6-8GrassRate 20%
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
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x139-165%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-97% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x113-135%KO Shadow Claw 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x161-190%KO Rock Tomb 2x161-190%KO Fire Fang 2x115-137%KO Bite 2x107-127%KO | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x198-234%KO Thief 2x73-88% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x166-198%KO Rock Tomb 2x166-198%KO Shadow Claw 2x127-151%KO | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x141-168%KO Feint Attack 2x124-146%KO Rock Tomb 2x83-98% | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tyrunt builds →Rock Tomb 2x141-168%KO Bite 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x371-438%KO Shadow Claw 2x106-125%KO Aerial Ace 2x92-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x371-438%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x350-413%KO Shadow Claw 2x98-117%KO Aerial Ace 2x88-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x408-481%KO Bite 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 2x131-156%KO Thief 2x88-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x239-282%KO Assurance 2x159-188%KO Flamethrower 2x143-169%KO | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x375-441%KO Shadow Claw 2x110-129%KO Aerial Ace 2x92-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-110%KO | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x259-306%KO Flamethrower 2x229-271%KO Shadow Claw 2x125-149%KO Aerial Ace 2x110-129%KO | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x349-412%KO Shadow Claw 2x100-118%KO Aerial Ace 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-102%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x375-441%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-110%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x249-294%KO Assurance 2x166-196%KO Flamethrower 2x147-174%KO | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x389-458%KO Shadow Claw 2x111-132%KO Aerial Ace 2x98-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x98-117%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x255-300%KO Rock Tomb 2x172-204%KO Crunch 2x149-177%KO Fire Fang 2x125-147%KO | ||
Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x268-317%KO Flamethrower 2x236-279%KO Shadow Claw 2x134-158%KO Aerial Ace 2x115-136%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x425-500%KO Assurance 2x170-200%KO Fire Blast 2x188-223%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x506-596%KO Stone Edge 2x213-252%KO Shadow Claw 2x149-177%KO Aerial Ace 2x130-154%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x343-404%KO Shadow Claw 2x162-191%KO Thief 2x138-162%KO Fire Blast 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x465-548%KO Stone Edge 2x219-258%KO Assurance 2x132-157%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x484-570%KO Stone Edge 2x188-223%KO Shadow Claw 2x135-159%KO Aerial Ace 2x114-136%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x487-575%KO Assurance 2x131-155%KO Fire Blast 2x110-130%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x492-579%KO Stone Edge 2x210-248%KO Shadow Claw 2x148-175%KO Aerial Ace 2x127-149%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x337-397%KO Shadow Claw 2x158-186%KO Thief 2x135-161%KO Fire Blast 2x141-166%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x455-537%KO Stone Edge 2x215-254%KO Assurance 2x128-152%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x466-549%KO Stone Edge 2x186-220%KO Shadow Claw 2x131-155%KO Aerial Ace 2x111-132%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x404-476%KO Shadow Claw 2x158-186%KO Rock Slide 2x170-200%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x653-768%KO Assurance 2x176-207%KO Fire Blast 2x191-226%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x498-587%KO Crunch 2x178-210%KO Aerial Ace 2x134-159%KO | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x453-533%KO Stone Edge 2x252-297%KO Thief 2x152-179%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x622-732%KO Hurricane 2x352-414%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Shedinja with Knock Off (392-462%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (688-810%). Staraptor deals 51-61% with U-turn.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x392-462%KO Ice Shard121-143%KO Pursuit 2x242-285%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x688-810%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Staraptor builds →U Turn51-61% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake123-145%KO Stone Edge 2x494-581%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 Fire Blast 2x670-789%KO Flamethrower 2x549-646%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 onlyORAS Shedinja Best Moveset
AbilityWonder Guard blocks all damage except super-effective hits, but 1 HP means any super-effective move, hazard damage, weather, or status ends it instantly. Bug/Ghost TermStab from 90 Attack. The moveset fills a niche nothing else replicates, but five weaknesses and indirect damage sources counter it completely.
Best Build
Shedinja best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
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 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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.
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.
Shedinja Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Shedinja is a tough sell at 236 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Ghost options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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