Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Slow Then Very Fast
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 53
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Ground dual typing.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Level Up
11 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 5 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 9 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 21 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 30 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 31 | Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 35 | Mind Reader | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 38 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 45 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
23 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Final Gambit | fig | S | — | 100% | 5 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Gust | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Nincada may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Nincada
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Nincada
Nincada is a Bug and Ground-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
