Nincada pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

ninja: stealthy martial art
cicada: an insect

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

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	2	0		2	½	½	½	2

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 for said stat, 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	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	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	20	100
9	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
19	Mind Reader	Psychic	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

Other generations: III IV V

Nincada learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nincada egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	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.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Nincada can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Nincada can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Nincada is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

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	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Nincada sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Nincada

Ruby Sapphire	Route 116
Emerald	Route 116
Diamond Pearl	Eterna Forest
Platinum	Eterna Forest
HeartGold SoulSilver	National Park

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★	3
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★★	3
Total		18

Nincada

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Nincada stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Nincada sprites

Where to find Nincada

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Nincada questions

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