Pokemon GO Shedinja: Best Moveset, Stats, Counters & How to Catch

Shedinja, the Bug and Ghost-type Pokemon from the Hoenn region has been a tricky creature to obtain in Pokemon GO. Unlike its mainline game counterparts, where Shedinja is acquired by evolving Nincada under specific conditions, the mobile game requires a different approach. This guide will provide an overview of Shedinja's best moveset, stats, counters, and how to catch it in Pokemon GO.

How to Catch Shedinja in Pokemon GO

Currently, the only way to obtain Shedinja in Pokemon GO is through trading with another player who already possesses one. Shedinja does not appear in the wild, raids, or research tasks, and it cannot be obtained by evolving Nincada. However, Shedinja has been available during limited-time events in the past, such as the Bug Out event. Keep an eye out for future events that may feature Shedinja as a reward for completing collection challenges or other tasks.

Shedinja's Stats and Weaknesses

Shedinja has a unique stat distribution in Pokemon GO:

As a Bug and Ghost-type Pokemon, Shedinja is weak against Flying, Rock, Ghost, Fire, and Dark-type moves. However, it is resistant to Poison, Ground, Bug, Grass, Normal, and Fighting-type attacks.

Best Moveset for Shedinja

Shedinja's optimal moveset in Pokemon GO consists of the following:

• Fast Move: Shadow Claw
• Charged Move: Aerial Ace

This combination offers the highest DPS (damage per second) and TDO (total damage output), making it the best moveset for both gym battles and PvP encounters. Alternatively, Shadow Claw paired with Shadow Sneak can serve as a viable option for those looking to capitalize on Shedinja's Ghost-type STAB.

Counters to Shedinja

Due to Shedinja's unique typing and weaknesses, several Pokemon can effectively counter it in battles. Some of the best counters against Shedinja include:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Reshiram		Fire Fang	Fusion Flare
Calyrex (Shadow Rider)		Confusion	Shadow Ball
Chandelure		Fire Spin	Shadow Ball

Using these counters with their optimal movesets can quickly dispatch Shedinja in various battle scenarios.