Nincada
#290 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon
Nincada
#290 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon
Stats
HP
31
Attack
45
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
40
Total
266
Normal
Shiny
Nincada
Trainee Pokémon
It's Super Effective
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Nincada #290 | Level 20 |  Ninjask #291 |
Nincada #290 | Empty party slot |  Shedinja #292 |
Moves
| 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
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| 0 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| 0 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| 0 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| 0 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. |
| 0 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - | 10 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| 0 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| 0 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| 0 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| 0 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| 0 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| 0 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the POKéMON. |
| 0 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 0 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
| 0 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| 0 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| 0 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| 0 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 0 | 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. |
| 0 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| 0 | 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. |
| 0 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| 0 | 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
| 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. |
