Shedinja has stats worse than 1HP..?

Feb. 19, 2021

Why does Shedinja have defensive stats? If it has 1HP (even when Dynamaxing), then any attack that breaks through Wonder Guard will OHKO it. Why weren’t the defensive stats invested in, say speed or attack? After all, it’s counterpart, Ninjask (hahaha shedinjask) has the 3rd highest Speed stat, behing Deyoxys-Speed and Regieleki.

Any answers will be greatly appreciated :D

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

Having only 1 HP, Shedinja’s Defense and Special Defense stats normally have no practical purpose in battle. However, if Shedinja receives a substitute through Baton Pass, its Defense and Special Defense are factored into damage the substitute takes. Shedinja’s Defense and Special Defense stats also become relevant if a Pokémon uses Transform on it or if Shedinja uses Power Trick or Body Press (both via Mimic), or if an opponent has Download.

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Additionally, I doubt the developers wanted it to have 1 point in every defensive stat. A husk always has some level of resistance in real life, even if it’s barely anything.

Hope I helped!