Nincada

#0290 in the National Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon

Nincada

#0290 in the National Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

172

266

Attack

207

Defense

166

306

Sp. Atk

174

Sp. Def

174

Speed

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.

Slaking

Ninjask

Normal

Shiny

Nincada

Trainee Pokémon

#0290

Bug Ground

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)

Abilities

Compound Eyes Run AwayHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Nincada takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Water

2×

Ice

2×

Flying

2×

Resists

Electric

0×

Fighting

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nincada #0290	Level 20	Ninjask #0291
Nincada #0290	Empty party slot	Shedinja #0292

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the user's DEFENSE.
5	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
5	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
9	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
19	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Ensures the next attack will hit.
25	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
29	Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
31	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
38	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
45	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
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.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100	10	The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100	35	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100	5	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.