Nincada
Nincada is a Bug/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Trainee Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 290 |
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Type | Bug Ground |
Species | Trainee Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Compound Eyes Run Away (hidden ability) |
Local № | 042 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 111 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 043 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 104 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 53 |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 31 | 172 | 266 | |
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Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Total | 266 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nincada changes
- In Generations 3-4, Nincada has a base experience yield of 65.
- In Generations 3-7, Nincada has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | 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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
X | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
Y | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Sword | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
Shield | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
Moves learned by Nincada
Moves learnt by level up
Nincada learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
21 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
25 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
30 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
35 | Mind Reader | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nincada learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nincada egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Nincada can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nincada is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Moves learnt by level up
Nincada learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
9 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
17 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
21 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
25 | Mind Reader | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
37 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nincada learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nincada egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Bug Buzz | Bug | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Nincada can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Nincada can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
String Shot | Bug | ![]() | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Struggle Bug | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Nincada sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Nincada
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 116 |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 116 |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Eterna Forest |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
National Park |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 6 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 116 |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 5, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell |
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...
- Shedinja - IVs & EVs inheritance?
- Nincada family + Shiny question?
- Nincada hatching glitch?
- How does Nincada lose so much defense after evolving?
- What happens if you don't have a Pokeball in your bag and have an empty slot in your party and Nincada evolves?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Nincada |
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Japanese | ツチニン (Tutinin) |
German | Nincada |
French | Ningale |
Name origin
- ninja
- stealthy martial art
- cicada
- a species of insect