Nincada.
BST 266 · bug / ground
Nincada is weak to Fire, Water, Ice, Flying and resists Fighting, Poison, Ground and is immune to Electric.
Nincada base stats
BST 266 · ranges at level 100Nincada weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Bug / Ground dual typingNincada abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenNincada evolution line
3 stagesNincada has 2 evolutions: Ninjask (level it up to 20 or higher) and Shedinja (evolves alongside Ninjask at level 20 if the party has an empty slot and the bag holds a Poké Ball). How to evolve Nincada, every game
Best Nincada moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerNincada moves
gen 8 · 50 moves · 11 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 7 egg · 9 tutorNincada Pokédex entries
5 generations · newest firstBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
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.
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.
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
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.
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.
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.
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Nincada species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Nincada
Nincada is a Bug and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. Nincada stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Nincada base stats
Nincada has a base stat total of 266, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 90 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Nincada is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Nincada weaknesses and resistances
As a Bug and Ground-type, Nincada is weak to Fire, Water, Ice, Flying-type moves, resists Fighting, Poison, Ground-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Nincada 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Nincada abilities
Nincada's abilities include Compound Eyes, Run Away. Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. Its Hidden Ability is Run Away, which ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Nincada moves and learnset
Nincada can learn 50 moves in Generation 8, including 11 by leveling up, 23 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Nincada can learn Solar Beam (Grass), Shadow Ball (Ghost), Giga Drain (Grass).
Training Nincada
Nincada has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Nincada yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nincada belongs to the Bug egg group. Nincada is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nincada → Ninjask → Shedinja). Wild Nincada may be found holding Soft Sand.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Nincada. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Nincada, or use the team builder to see how Nincada fits into your squad.
