- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 290 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Ground |
| Species | Trainee Pokémon |
| Height | 1′8″ (0.51m) |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Compoundeyes Run Away (Dream World) |
| Local № | 042 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) |
| Japanese | Tsuchinin |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 65 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Nincada stats
The base stats for Nincada are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 31 | 172 - 266 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 207 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Total | 266 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Ruby | NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution. |
|---|---|
| Sapphire | NINCADA lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This POKéMON can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it. |
| Emerald | It makes its nest at the roots of a mighty tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
Evolution chart
#290
Nincada
Bug · Ground (Level 20)
↗
#291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying
↘
(Level 20, with
empty spot in party)
#291
Ninjask
Bug · Flying +
#292
Shedinja
Bug · Ghost
Moves learnt by level up
Nincada learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 5 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 9 | Sand-Attack | Ground | Status | - | 100 |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 19 | Mind Reader | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 25 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 38 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 45 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nincada learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nincada egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | - | 100 |
Nincada learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nincada egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Moves learnt by HM
Moves learnt by TM
Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Nincada sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Nincada
| Sapphire Ruby |
Route 116 |
|---|---|
| Emerald | Route 116 |
| Pearl Diamond |
Eterna Forest |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
National Park |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Nincada questions
- If you have a shiny nincada and you had a spare slot in your team, and it evolved, will shedinja be shiny?
- Problem in Pokemon Ruby: Masquerain or Shedinja?
- Does shedinja get the EVs from nincada?
- Do I need an extra Pokeball for a Nincada to evolve into Ninjask and Shedinja?
- Nincada's Evolved Forms Question...
- I don't get the evolution of Nincada.
- Why hasnt my Nincada evolved yet?
- Nincada hatching glitch?
- Do you get Ninjask AND Shedinja when you evolve Nincada with an empty slot in your party and a Pokeball in your bag?
- What does Ev yield mean
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