Swords Dance
NUNatureAdamant+Atk/−SpA
EV spread
Atk▲252
Def88
Spe168
Game version
AppearanceStandard
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 12.0 kg
Training & breeding details
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate120(24.9%)Moderate
Base friendship70Standard
Hatch time15 cycles · ~4,080 steps
Growth rateslow then very fast
Base EXP160
Base stats
HP
61
Attack
90
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
160
Total
456
Base Stat Total
Abilities
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Competitive movesets
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Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Updated: Oct 6, 2026
Where to find Ninjask
Wild encounter locations across the games. Availability may also include trades, evolution, gifts, and events not listed here.
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Evolution
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Ninjask can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Moves
21 of 21
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| Lv. | Move & effect | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Double Team Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 0 | Fury Cutter Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 0 | Screech Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| 1 | Aerial Ace Never misses. | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| 1 | Baton Pass Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Dig User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | False Swipe Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| 1 | Harden Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Leech Life Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Metal Claw Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 1 | Mud-Slap Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Agility Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 23 | Absorb Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| 29 | Bug Bite If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 43 | Mind Reader Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 50 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 57 | Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 64 | X-Scissor Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Sprites & renders
22 sprites & renders for Ninjask.
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Cite this page
“Ninjask”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/ninjask.
Species data from PokéAPI.