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Nincada in Pokémon X & Y

#111 in the X and Y Pokédex • Trainee Pokémon

Nincada in the National Pokédex
Nincada sprite

Normal

Shiny Nincada sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Pokémon Y

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Pokémon details

Types

BugGround

Category

Trainee Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0290

Pokédex

#111

Nincada in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #111
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
53

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

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

Nincada

#111

Level 20

Ninjask

Ninjask

#112

Nincada

Nincada

#111

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

Shedinja

#113

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Road 6

Walking on rough terrain1210%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Ground)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Road 6

Walking on rough terrain1210%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Ground)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

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

Normal4010035
StartHarden

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

Normal--30
5Leech Life

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

Bug2010015
9Sand Attack

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

Ground-10015
14Fury Swipes

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

Normal188015
19Mind Reader

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

Normal--5
25False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
31Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010
38Metal Claw

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

Steel509535
45Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM40Aerial Ace

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

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM70Flash

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

Normal-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

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

Bug5010020
TM81X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM100Confide

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

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

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

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

Bug6010020
Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
Endure

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

Normal--10
Feint Attack

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

Dark60-20
Final Gambit

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

Fighting-1005
Gust

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

Flying4010035
Night Slash

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

Dark7010015
Silver Wind

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

Bug601005

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bide

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

Normal--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fury Cutter

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

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

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

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

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

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

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

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

String Shot

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

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

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