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Nincada Nincada #290 - Trainee Pokemon

Nincada
Hear Nincada's Cry
types BugGround
gender 50.0% Male50.0% Female
height 2'8" 0.5 m
weight 12.1 lb. 5.5 kg
generation
National: #290 | Hoenn: #042

Family Family

Breeding

Egg Groups Steps to Hatch
Bug 3,825

290 Locations

Where to catch Nincada in Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Route 1166-7Walking in tall grass or a cave20%

Moves Moves

Abilities

CompoundeyesIncreases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Level-up Moves

Lv.MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
1ScratchNormalPhysical4035100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1HardenNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
5Leech LifeBugPhysical2015100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
9Sand-attackGroundNone--15100%Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical181580%Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
19Mind ReaderNormalNone--5--Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
25False SwipeNormalPhysical4040100%Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
31Mud-slapGroundSpecial2010100%Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
38Metal ClawSteelPhysical503595%Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
45DigGroundPhysical8010100%User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

TMs/HMs

#MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
TM6ToxicPoisonNone--1090%Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial115100%Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny DayFireNone--5--Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17ProtectNormalNone--10--Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical120100%Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial12010100%Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical120100%Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010100%User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8015100%Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM32Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM37SandstormRockNone--10--Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical6020--Never misses.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7020100%Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7020100%Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44RestPsychicNone--10--User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
HM1CutNormalPhysical503095%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM5FlashNormalNone--20100%Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.

Egg Moves

MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect

Stats Stats

at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP31
Statbar
172 - 266172 - 266172 - 266
Attack45
Statbar
85 - 17095 - 189104 - 207
Defense90
Statbar
166 - 251185 - 279203 - 306
Sp. Attack30
Statbar
58 - 14365 - 15971 - 174
Sp. Defense30
Statbar
58 - 14365 - 15971 - 174
Speed40
Statbar
76 - 16185 - 17993 - 196
TOTAL 266
Statbar

Other Stats

Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness EV Yields
65 600,000 255 70 Defense: 1 point

Damage Taken

Normal 1x
Fighting 0.5x
Flying 2x
Poison 0.5x
Ground 0.5x
Rock 1x
Bug 1x
Ghost 1x
Steel 1x
Fire 2x
Water 2x
Grass 1x
Electric 0x
Psychic 1x
Ice 2x
Dragon 1x
Dark 1x
Fairy 1x

Images Images

BlackNincadaNincadaNincadaNincada
White
DiamondNincadaNincadaNincadaNincada
Pearl
PlatinumNincadaNincadaNincadaNincada
HeartGoldNincadaNincadaNincadaNincada
SoulSilver
RubyNincadaNincadaNincadaNincada
Sapphire
EmeraldNincadaNincada

Flavor Text Flavortext

Black 2It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
White 2
Black
White
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIt can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
SoulSilver
RubyNINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokemon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
SapphireNINCADA lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokemon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
EmeraldIt makes its nest at the roots of a mighty tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil.
FireRedBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
LeafGreen

Other Other

Name Etymology Ninja + cicada
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