Nincada

national dex #290 · gen 3BST 266 · bug / ground
Nincada
BugGround
#290 · gen 3
PROFILE
HP31
Atk45
Def90
SpA30
SpD30
Spe40
BST 266 · best Defense 90 · worst Sp. Atk 30 · meters scale to 200

Nincada is a Bug and Ground-type Pokémon with 4 weaknesses. Across Generation 3, its base stat total of 266 ranks #120 out of 135 species. It evolves into Ninjask starting at Level 20.

Nincada is weak to Fire, Water, Ice, Flying and resists Fighting, Poison, Ground and is immune to Electric.

Typing
BugGround
AbilitiesCompound Eyes, Run AwayHIDDEN
Height, weight0.5 m / 5.5 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsBug

Nincada base stats

BST 266 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP31
172266
Atk45
85207
Def90
166306
SpA30
58174
SpD30
58174
Spe40
76196
BST266
series max 720

Nincada weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Ground dual typing
NOR1
FIR2
WAT2
ELE0
GRA1
ICE2
FIG½
POI½
GRO½
FLY2
PSY1
BUG1
ROC1
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Fire, Water, Ice, Flying

RESISTS

Fighting, Poison, Ground

IMMUNE TO

Electric

Nincada abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Compound Eyes

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Run AwayHIDDEN

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Nincada evolution line

2 stages

Best Nincada moves

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
BugBug BuzzSPEC90
GroundDigPHYS80
BugX-ScissorPHYS80
BugBug BitePHYS60
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
GrassSolar BeamSPEC120
GhostShadow BallSPEC80
GrassGiga DrainSPEC75
DarkNight SlashPHYS70

Nincada moves

35 moves available
GusteggFlaileggNight SlasheggBug BiteeggFinal GambiteggScratchL1Sand AttackL1HardenL5False SwipeL10Mud-SlapL15AbsorbL21Metal ClawL25Fury SwipesL30Mind ReaderL35DigL40CutHM01Solar BeamTMDigTMDouble TeamTMFlashTMRestTMSubstituteTMProtectTMSandstormTMGiga DrainTMEndureTMFalse SwipeTMSwaggerTMSleep TalkTMSunny DayTMShadow BallTMFacadeTMAerial AceTMX-ScissorTMBug BuzzTM62
Nincada Pokédex entries(20 entries)
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.

BLACK

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

BLACK 2

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

DIAMOND

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

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.

FIRERED

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

HEARTGOLD

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

LEAFGREEN

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

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.

PEARL

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

PLATINUM

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

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.

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.

SHIELD

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

SOULSILVER

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

SWORD

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

WHITE

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

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.

Nincada species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE255 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE53
GROWTH RATESlow Then Very Fast
EGG GROUPSBug
EGG CYCLES3,840 steps (15 cycles)
HEIGHT0.5 m
WEIGHT5.5 kg
COLORGray
SHAPEArmor
HABITATForest