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Nincada

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Nincada

#290 in the National Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon

Nincada sprite

Normal

Shiny Nincada sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

BugGround

Category

Trainee Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0290

Pokédex

National Dex #290

Stats

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

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Nincada, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
53

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nincada

Nincada

#290

Level 20

Ninjask

Ninjask

#291

Nincada

Nincada

#290

Evolve Nincada at level 20 or higher with an empty party slot and an ordinary Poké Ball in the Bag; one Poké Ball is consumed.

Shedinja

Shedinja

#292

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Ultra Moon
5%
Ultra Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

5AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

9Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

13Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

17Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

29BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

33False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

37DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Final GambitFightingSpecial-1005

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

GustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
CutNormalPhysical509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

FlashNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Compound Eyes

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Run Away(Hidden Ability)

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

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