Nincada
#42 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon
Nincada
#42 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon
Stats
Min
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.
Normal
Shiny
Nincada
Trainee Pokémon
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 53 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Nincada #42 | Level 20 |  Ninjask #43 |
Nincada #42 | Shed |  Shedinja #44 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | - |
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 10% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | - |
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 10% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Scratches the foe with sharp claws. |
| Start | Harden | |  Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| 5 | Leech Life | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| 9 | Sand Attack | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Reduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face. |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. |
| 19 | Mind Reader | | Status | - | - | 40 | Senses the foe’s action to ensure the next move’s hit. |
| 25 | False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| 38 | Metal Claw |  | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | A claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK. |
| 45 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain |  |  Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Feint Attack |  | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. |
| Gust | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. |
| Silver Wind | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | A powdery attack that may raise abilities. |
Traits
Compound Eyes
Raises accuracy.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
