Nincada
TL;DR. Nincada is a bug/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 266. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 266. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Nincada in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nincada reaches 768 CP at level 40 and 879 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Nincada.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nincada, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Nincada?
Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Nincada weak to?
Nincada takes 2× damage from Fire, Water, Ice, Flying. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Nincada resistant to?
Nincada is immune to Electric. It also resists Fighting, Poison, Ground.
How does Nincada evolve?
Nincada evolves into Ninjask (Level 20) or Shedinja (Shed (empty party slot)).
What generation is Nincada from?
Nincada was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0290.
What are Nincada's base stats?
Nincada has HP 31, Attack 45, Defense 90, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 266.
What are Nincada's abilities?
Nincada can have the ability Compound Eyes, plus the Hidden Ability Run Away.
Is Nincada legendary or mythical?
No. Nincada is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Nincada's best stat?
Nincada's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 48th of 166 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Nincada good?
Nincada has a base stat total of 266, the 945th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 142nd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Nincada as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nincada is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Nincada vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 166 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nincada | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 31 | 66 | -35 |
| Attack | 45 | 77 | -32 |
| Defense | 90 | 76 | +14 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 57 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 65 | -35 |
| Speed | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Total | 266 | 401 | -135 |
Nincada appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Nincada is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Nincada in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Nincada appears in 3 episodes.
From AG027 (2003-05-29) through JN091 (2021-12-17).
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