Ninjask Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ninjask in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ninjask
Ninjask is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 83.524 DPS.
Ninjask can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ninjask is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Ninjask resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ninjask is Shadow Rampardos (83.524 DPS), Mega Diancie (82.000 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (77.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ninjask: After defeating Ninjask, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1088 and 1153 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1353-1435 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ninjask from raids will have exactly 1153 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ninjask?
The best counter for Ninjask is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 83.524 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (82.000 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (77.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ninjask?
Ninjask can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ninjask weak to?
Ninjask is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ninjask be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ninjask's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ninjask from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ninjask from raids will have 1153 CP at level 20, or 1435 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1088. If you see 1153 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ninjask worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ninjask is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ninjask?
For the best moveset for Ninjask itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ninjask stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ninjask without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ninjask can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (69.667 DPS) and Rampardos (69.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ninjask in raids?
Weather boost information for Ninjask is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.