Nincada • Sword & Shield Pokédex
Nincada

Nincada's Type
Nincada's Pokédex #s
- Galar #
- 104
- National #
- 290
Nincada's Base Stats
- HP:
- 31
- Attack:
- 45
- Defense:
- 90
- Sp. Atk:
- 30
- Sp. Def:
- 30
- Speed:
- 40
- Total:
- 266
Misc. Info
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 600,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Defense
Nincada's Abilities
Here are what abilities Nincada can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Compound Eyes
- Increases the accuracy of Nincada's moves by 30% of their original accuracy.
- Run Away
- Nincada can always run from a wild Pokémon battle, regardless of Speed or other trapping effects.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Nincada's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- immune
Nincada's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Nincada can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Nincada learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sand Attack |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
1 | Scratch |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
5 | Harden |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
10 | False Swipe |
40 | 100% | 40 | One Target | |||
15 | Mud-Slap |
20 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
21 | Absorb |
20 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
25 | Metal Claw |
50 | 95% | 35 | One Target | |||
30 | Fury Swipes |
18 | 80% | 15 | One Target | |||
35 | Mind Reader |
-- | -- | 5 | One Target | |||
40 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Nincada can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM11 | Solar Beam |
120 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM15 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM21 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM24 | Snore |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM25 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM28 | Giga Drain |
75 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM32 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
TM34 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
TM39 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM76 | Round |
60 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM94 | False Swipe |
40 | 100% | 40 | One Target |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Nincada can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area.
TR | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TR18 | Leech Life |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR20 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR26 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR27 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR33 | Shadow Ball |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR60 | X-Scissor |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR61 | Bug Buzz |
90 | 100% | 10 | One Target |
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that Nincada can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Nincada.
Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGG | Gust |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
EGG | Night Slash |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
EGG | Bug Bite |
60 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
EGG | Final Gambit |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target |
Where to Find Nincada
If you're looking for where to find Nincada, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Nincada in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Nincada in the Wild
Galar Route 5
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5% |
Lv. |
Wild Area: West Lake Axewell
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![]() Rain |
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![]() Sun |
![]() Snow |
![]() Bliz. |
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![]() Fog |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30% | -- |
Lv. |
Wild Area: South Lake Miloch
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![]() Over. |
![]() Rain |
![]() Strm. |
![]() Sun |
![]() Snow |
![]() Bliz. |
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![]() Fog |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | 40% | -- |
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