Same name in this game
Shedinja is the name this game gives to more than one species. Shedinja #303. The number after each name is the game's own regional dex entry.
Shedinja #278in Pokémon Ghost Grey
Shedinja #278 in Pokémon Ghost Grey
Shedinja #278 is #278 in Ghost Grey's regional Pokédex. This page covers its bug/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
“Super effective” hits.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom LimbLevel: 1Phantom Limb | ghost | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| A physical attack delivered with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| Speedy ScareLevel: 1Speedy Scare | ghost | PWR17 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to scare first. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| Speedy ScareLevel: 11Speedy Scare | ghost | PWR17 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to scare first. | ||||||
| Fury CutterLevel: 16Fury Cutter | bug | PWR40 | ACC95 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 17Pursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 23Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Leaf BladeLevel: 29Leaf Blade | grass | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 35Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed. | ||||||
| Shadow BashLevel: 41Shadow Bash | ghost | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP10 | ||
| The foe is smashed with a long weapon, or appendage. | ||||||
| DetectLevel: 47Detect | fighting | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| MercyLevel: 53Mercy | ghost | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Leaf StormLevel: 59Leaf Storm | grass | PWR130 | ACC90 | PP5 | ||
| An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Shedinja cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega DrainLevel: 26(BOBBY SIPS · Level 26)Mega Drain | grass | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| A tough attack that drains half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | |||||||
| Energy BallLevel: 51(BOBBY SIPS · Level 51)Energy Ball | grass | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | |||
| The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (26)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night ShadeNight Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM02TM02 | |
| An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| BubblebeamBubblebeam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM09TM09 | |
| A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat. | ||||||
| X-ScissorX-Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM10TM10 | |
| The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM11TM11 | |
| The user cloaks itself in flames and attacks. It also raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM20TM20 | |
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| DazzleDazzle | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM21TM21 | |
| The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM22TM22 | |
| A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat. | ||||||
| Iron HeadIron Head | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| TombstonerTombstoner | ghost | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM28TM28 | |
| A devastating piledriver which may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM30TM30 | |
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM31TM31 | |
| Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR60 | ACC95 | PP15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed if it hits. | ||||||
| AcrobaticsAcrobatics | flying | PWR55 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM40TM40 | |
| A nimble attack that does double damage if the user has no held item. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM42TM42 | |
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. | ||||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | TM48TM48 | |
| Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass. | ||||||
| Soul ShiftSoul Shift | psychic | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | HM02HM02 | |
| Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh(Pewter City)Refresh | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | |||||||
| Foresight(Pewter City)Foresight | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade. | |||||||
| Mercy(Pewter City)Mercy | ghost | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||||
| Double-Edge(Unknown)Double-Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | |||||||
| Mirror Coat(Pewter City)Mirror Coat | psychic | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double. | |||||||
| Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP. | |||||||
| Sandstorm(Pewter City)Sandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | |||||||
| Sunny Day(Pewter City)Sunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||
| Rain Dance(Pewter City)Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | |||||||
| Weather Ball(Pewter City)Weather Ball | normal | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | |||||||
| Skill Swap(Pewter City)Skill Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user employs its psychic power to swap abilities with the foe. | |||||||
| Grudge(Pewter City)Grudge | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it. | |||||||
| Curse(Pewter City)Curse | typeless | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types. | |||||||
| Future Sight(Pewter City)Future Sight | psychic | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked psychically. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Shedinja. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Shedinja resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Shedinja, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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shedinja in 4 gamesbugghostHP 1 -76Attack 90 -17Defense 45 -32Sp. Atk 30 -47Sp. Def 30 -47Speed 40 -7
shedinja in Emerald LegacybugghostHP 1 -76Attack 90 -17Defense 45 -32Sp. Atk 75 -2Sp. Def 30 -47Speed 40 -7