Nincada

The type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

Pokédex #290• Available in 5 game versions

Nincada - type Pokemon from with stats, moves, and evolution data

Pokemon Details

Species: Trainee Pokémon

Height: 0.5 m

Weight: 5.5 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield:

    Catch Rate: 255

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 53

    Growth Rate: Erratic

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

      Egg Cycles (Steps):

      • Min:
      • Max:

      Gender:

      • Male: %
      • Female: %

      Available Game Versions

      Click a game to view specific data
      Ruby / SapphireEmeraldX / YOmega Ruby / Alpha SapphireSword / Shield

      Stats

      Total
      0

      Type Guide

      Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

      Great against

      No clear advantages.

      Watch out for

      No major threats.

      Not very effective on

      No notable resistances from opponents.

      Takes reduced damage from

      No notable resistances.

      Try a matchup

      Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

      Your damage:×1Even

      Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

      Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

      Moves from All Games

      The moves shown below are collected from all games where Nincada appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

      Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
      NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
      Scratch1
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Harden1
      Normal
      		Status--
      Leech Life5
      Bug
      		Physical20100
      Sand Attack9
      Ground
      		Status-100
      Sand Attack9
      Ground
      		Status-100
      Fury Swipes14
      Normal
      		Physical1880
      Mind Reader19
      Normal
      		Status-100
      Absorb21
      Grass
      		Special20100
      False Swipe25
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Bide29
      Normal
      		Physical--
      Mud Slap31
      Ground
      		Physical20100
      Metal Claw38
      Steel
      		Physical5095
      Dig45
      Ground
      		Physical60100

      Game Locations

      GameLocation
      RubyRoute 116 - Wild
      XRoute 6 - Wild
      ShieldRoute 5 - Wild South Lake Miloch - Wild West Lake Axewell - Wild

      Pokedex Entries

      GameEntry
      RubyNINCADA 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.
      SapphireNINCADA 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.
      EmeraldIt 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.
      XBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
      YIt can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
      OmegaRubyNincada 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.
      AlphaSapphireNincada 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.
      SwordBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
      ShieldIt can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.