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Nincada

Nincada

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Trainee Pokémon

Bug Ground

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Fire Flying Ice Water
×1: Bug Dark Dragon Fairy Ghost Grass Normal Psychic Rock Steel
×0.5: Fighting Ground Poison
×0.25: N/A
×0: Electric

Abilities

Compound Eyes
Boosts the Pokémon’s accuracy.
Run Away hidden ability
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Base Stats (266 total)

HP: 31
31
Attack: 45
45
Defense: 90
90
Sp. Atk: 30
30
Sp. Def: 30
30
Speed: 40
40

Size

  • Height: 1'8" / 0.5 m
  • Weight: 12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Bug

Tags

Basic, Not fully evolved

Evolutionary Family

Nincada
Nincada
Base form
 → Ninjask
Ninjask
Level 20
→ Shedinja
Shedinja
Level 20 with a spare Poké Ball and a free space in the party

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

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.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 255
  • Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Gray

Body Shape

Insectoid Insectoid

Locations

New LogoraRoute NL5, Route NL7

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1 Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1 Harden Normal Other — —% 30 The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
5 Leech Life Bug Physical 20 100% 15 The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
9 Sand Attack Ground Other — 100% 15 Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
13 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
17 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
21 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
25 Mind Reader Normal Other — —% 5 The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
29 Bide Normal Physical * —% 10 The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
33 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
37 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM/HM Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Attract Normal Other — 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Berry Share Normal Other — —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
Calm Skies Normal Other — —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.
Confide Normal Other — —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Cut Steel Physical 65 95% 20 The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double Team Normal Other — —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Flash Normal Other — 100% 20 The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Hone Claws Dark Other — —% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Impale Bug Physical 130 90% 5 The user jabs its stinger, pincer or claw into the target without regard for its own safety.
Protect Normal Other — —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rest Psychic Other — —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Sandstorm Rock Other — —% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep Talk Normal Other — —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10 A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Struggle Bug Bug Special 50 100% 20 While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Substitute Normal Other — —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Sunny Day Fire Other — —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Super Sting Bug Physical 55 90% 10 The user stings the target, injecting it with a strange venom that may cause harsh status problems.
Swagger Normal Other — 90% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Toxic Poison Other — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Captivate Normal Other — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Endure Normal Other — —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
Snatch Dark Other — —% 10 The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10 The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Final Gambit Fighting Special * 100% 5 The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.