← #289 Slaking | #291 Ninjask → |
Nincada
#290
- Trainee Pokemon
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types | ![]() | ![]() |
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| gender | 50.0% ![]() | 50.0% ![]() |
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| height | 2'8" | 0.5 m | |
| weight | 12.1 lb. | 5.5 kg | |
| generation |
3rd (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) National: #290 | Hoenn: #042
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Family
![]() ![]() #290 - Nincada | ![]() ![]() #291 - Ninjask Lv. 20 |
![]() ![]() #292 - Shedinja Spare Slot @ Lv. 20 |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Steps to Hatch |
|---|---|
| Bug | 3,825 |
Moves
Abilities
| Compoundeyes | Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 1 | Harden | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. |
| 5 | Leech Life | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 15 | 100% | Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. |
| 9 | Sand-attack | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
| 19 | Mind Reader | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 5 | -- | Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target. |
| 25 | False Swipe | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 40 | 100% | Cannot lower the target's HP below 1. |
| 31 | Mud-slap | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 10 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 38 | Metal Claw | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 35 | 95% | Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage. |
| 45 | Dig | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM1 | Hone Claws | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage. |
| TM6 | Toxic | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM22 | Solarbeam | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 10 | 100% | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 15 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 40 | 100% | Cannot lower the target's HP below 1. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 20 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
| TM81 | X-scissor | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | -- | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
| HM1 | Cut | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokemon in the air. |
| Faint Attack | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| Endure | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. |
| Silver Wind | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 5 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 15 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| Bug Buzz | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 20 | 100% | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. |
| Final Gambit | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 5 | 100% | Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 31 | 172 - 266 | 172 - 266 | 172 - 266 |
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 170 | 95 - 189 | 104 - 207 |
| Defense | 90 | 166 - 251 | 185 - 279 | 203 - 306 |
| Sp. Attack | 30 | 58 - 143 | 65 - 159 | 71 - 174 |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 58 - 143 | 65 - 159 | 71 - 174 |
| Speed | 40 | 76 - 161 | 85 - 179 | 93 - 196 |
| TOTAL | 266 | |||
Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 600,000 | 255 | 70 | Defense: 1 point |
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
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| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
| SoulSilver | |
| Ruby | NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokemon absorbs nutrients fromthe 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 Pokemon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it. |
| Emerald | It 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. |
| FireRed | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
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Other
| Name Etymology | Ninja + cicada |
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