Is Shedinja Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
AbilityWonder Guard makes Shedinja immune to every non-super-effective attack, but it only has 1 HP. Walls entire boss teams that lack the right type coverage. Completely useless against anything that does hit super-effectively. The ultimate gamble pick.
Nincada trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Hala's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hala:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Lana's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lana:
Kiawe's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Kiawe's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kiawe:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mallow:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Olivia's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Sophocles's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sophocles:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Acerola's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nanu's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nanu:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Mina's typing presses Shedinja's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mina:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hapu:
Molayne's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Molayne:
Olivia's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Ninjask trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Shedinja trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Kahili's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Kahili's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kahili:
Kukui's team hits Ninjask's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Shedinja's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kukui:
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shedinja isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Nincada from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Nincada to Shedinja is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Shedinja in USUM
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 |
What is Shedinja Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Shedinja
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salamence builds →Fly 2x271-319%KO Fire Fang 2x129-155%KO Bite 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x129-155%KO Thief 2x87-103%KO Smack Down 2x74-90% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salamence builds →Fly 2x279-331%KO Fire Fang 2x133-159%KO Bite 2x126-149%KO Rock Tomb 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x195-231%KO Bite 2x121-144%KO | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x136-162%KO Thief 2x90-108%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x144-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x174-208%KO Bite 2x108-128%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salamence builds →Fly 2x297-350%KO Fire Fang 2x144-172%KO Bite 2x131-156%KO Rock Tomb 2x131-156%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x211-250%KO Bite 2x131-156%KO | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x147-175%KO Thief 2x97-117%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x147-175%KO Rock Tomb 2x97-117%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x183-217%KO Bite 2x111-133%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x298-351%KO Thief 2x61-73% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salamence builds →Fly 2x285-337%KO Fire Fang 2x139-166%KO Bite 2x127-151%KO Rock Tomb 2x127-151%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x205-241%KO Bite 2x124-146%KO | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x141-168%KO Assurance 2x95-112%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x141-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x302-357%KO Thief 2x121-145%KO Smack Down 2x104-123%KO Flame Charge 2x104-123%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x313-370%KO Thief 2x64-77% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salamence builds →Fly 2x302-357%KO Crunch 2x181-213%KO Fire Fang 2x147-174%KO Rock Tomb 2x136-162%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x217-255%KO Bite 2x132-157%KO | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x151-179%KO Assurance 2x100-119%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x313-370%KO Overheat 2x243-286%KO Thief 2x127-150%KO Smack Down 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x495-584%KO Shadow Claw 2x91-107%KO Thief 2x79-93% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x318-375%KO Shadow Ball 2x170-200%KO Thief 2x66-79% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x491-579%KO Shadow Ball 2x202-239%KO Snarl 2x209-246%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x259-305%KO Overheat 2x382-450%KO Shadow Claw 2x141-168%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x569-671%KO Hurricane 2x322-379%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x310-366%KO Overheat 2x234-276%KO Thief 2x125-147%KO Smack Down 2x104-124%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x475-560%KO Air Slash 2x276-326%KO Shadow Claw 2x109-129%KO Rock Slide 2x116-138%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x479-565%KO Shadow Claw 2x144-171%KO Rock Slide 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 2x329-388%KO Shadow Claw 2x129-153%KO Rock Slide 2x140-165%KO Aerial Ace 2x112-132%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x506-596%KO Stone Edge 2x169-200%KO Payback 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x488-574%KO Snarl 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Fly 2x293-344%KO Shadow Claw 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x160-190%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x585-689%KO Hurricane 2x331-390%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x317-374%KO Overheat 2x238-281%KO Thief 2x127-151%KO Smack Down 2x106-126%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x401-472%KO Shadow Claw 2x157-185%KO Rock Slide 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x645-759%KO Assurance 2x173-204%KO Fire Blast 2x188-221%KO | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x504-594%KO Dark Pulse 2x208-246%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x520-613%KO Stone Edge 2x175-206%KO Payback 2x89-104%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x607-716%KO Hurricane 2x343-404%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Shedinja with Thunderbolt (203-239%). Magearna threatens a KO with Ice Beam (139-164%). Tapu Fini's Moonblast also KOs at 116-137%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt203-239%KO Volt Switch158-187%KO Dazzling Gleam181-213%KO | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Magearna builds →Volt Switch108-128%KO Ice Beam139-164%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast116-137%KO Surf110-130%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast266-314%KO Psyshock224-264%KO Psychic252-297%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemWateriumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shedinja View Manaphy builds →Surf141-166%KO Psychic141-166%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 onlyUSUM Shedinja Best Moveset
1 HP with AbilityWonder Guard blocking all moves except super-effective hits. Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves KO Shedinja, and MoveStealth Rock also eliminates it on the switch. The moveset survives indefinitely against anything missing those types, and instantly dies to anything that has them. The ultimate all-or-nothing identity.
Best Build
Shedinja best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Swords Dance
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
Base Stats
Shedinja Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Shedinja is a tough sell at 236 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Ghost options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Wonder Guard changes the entire equation for Shedinja. The 236 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Shadow Sneak 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