Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Shedinja
Say it: sheh-DIN-juh
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Shedinja is the Shed Pokémon — Bug and Ghost from Nincada’s special evolution. In Pokémon GO it has only 1 HP but can be a Great League novelty with Wonder Guard–style bulk tricks. Bug helps against Grass, Psychic, and Dark; Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic. Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark punish it. Evolve Nincada with open party space — confirm live mechanics.
Say it: sheh-DIN-juh
Shedinja (#292) is a Bug / Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — a special evolution of Nincada. Trainers use it as a PvP novelty and niche Bug/Ghost attacker with Bug Bite / Shadow Claw + Shadow Sneak / Aerial Ace / Dig. Against Shedinja, lead with Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Shedinja is a Bug / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0292. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Low raid priority — invest only for PvP novelty or collection. Bug Bite + Shadow Sneak / Aerial Ace is a common kit. Shadow Shedinja is extremely fragile — remove Frustration before any investment. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Shedinja is your opponent, Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 153
- Defense
- 73
- Stamina
- 1
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Shedinja’s always-available TM pool. Confirm live 1 HP / Wonder Guard behavior before serious Stardust.
Fast
- Bug Bite · Standard
Bug energy / default
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy
Charged
- Shadow Sneak · Standard
Ghost / bait
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying coverage
- Dig · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bug bite
- shadow claw
Charged
- shadow sneak
- aerial ace
- dig
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Master League · rank #918 of 1023 · CP 445
Shadow Claw + Shadow Sneak
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.