Nincada • Generation III Pokédex
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Nincada
Nincada's Type
Nincada's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 290
- Galar #
- 104
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
Nincada's Base Stats
- HP:
- 31
- Attack:
- 45
- Defense:
- 90
- Sp. Atk:
- 30
- Sp. Def:
- 30
- Speed:
- 40
- Total:
- 266
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'8" (0.5m)
- Weight:
- 12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 600,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Defense
- Base EXP:
- 53
- Catch Rate:
- 255
- Base Happiness:
- 70
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.
Nincada's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Nincada's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Nincada's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nincada is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nincada is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 172 | 203 | 235 | 266 | 31 |
| Attack | 95 | 126 | 158 | 189 | 45 |
| Defense | 185 | 216 | 248 | 279 | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 96 | 128 | 159 | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 96 | 128 | 159 | 30 |
| Speed | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Total | 266 | ||||
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Weather | ||||||||
| 5% |
Lv. |
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West Lake Axewell
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norm. |
 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
 Sand. |
 Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30% | -- |
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Lv. |
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South Lake Miloch
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | 40% | -- |
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Lv. |
Lv. |
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Pokédex Entries for Nincada
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients from the 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 POKéMON 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
LeafGreen
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.