Nincada in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
#43 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon
Nincada in the National PokédexPokédex entries
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.
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.
Pokémon details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Nincada in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
31
172
266
Attack
45
85
207
Defense
90
166
306
Sp. Atk
30
58
174
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
40
76
196
Total
266
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | New Hoenn #43 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 53 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nincada #43 | Level 20 | ![]() Ninjask #44 |
![]() Nincada #43 | Evolve Nincada at level 20 or higher with an empty party slot and an ordinary Poké Ball in the Bag; the Ball is consumed. | ![]() Shedinja #45 |
Wild encounter
Found in the grass on Route 116, near Rustboro City.
Compound Eyes
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s accuracy.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Run Away(Hidden Ability)
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
























































