Nincadain Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Trainee Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugGround

Dex

#290

Abilities

Compound Eyes(Primary)

Raises accuracy.

Run Away(Secondary)

Makes escaping easier.

Growth Rate

erratic

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Softsand(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2water ×2ice ×2flying ×2

Resists

fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5ground ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Nincada

Base form

→

Ninjask

Level up Nincada to Lv. 20

→

Shedinja

Split From Evo (SPECIES_NINJASK)

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Nincada appears in Route 3 (rare), and in Route 50 while Rock Smash (very rare). Wild ones range from level 45 to 60.

Wild Encounters (2)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
13	Fury SwipesLevel: 13Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
13	Fury SwipesLevel: 13Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
17	Mud SlapLevel: 17Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
17	Mud SlapLevel: 17Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
25	Mind ReaderLevel: 25Mind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
25	Mind ReaderLevel: 25Mind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
33	False SwipeLevel: 33False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
33	False SwipeLevel: 33False Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
37	DigLevel: 37Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
37	DigLevel: 37Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
GustGust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
GustGust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Final GambitFinal Gambit	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
Final GambitFinal Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
5	Leech LifeLevel: 5Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
5	Leech LifeLevel: 5Leech Life	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
14	Fury SwipesLevel: 14Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
14	Fury SwipesLevel: 14Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
19	Mind ReaderLevel: 19Mind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
19	Mind ReaderLevel: 19Mind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
25	False SwipeLevel: 25False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
25	False SwipeLevel: 25False Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
31	Mud SlapLevel: 31Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
31	Mud SlapLevel: 31Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
38	Metal ClawLevel: 38Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
38	Metal ClawLevel: 38Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
45	DigLevel: 45Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
45	DigLevel: 45Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
GustGust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
GustGust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.

TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5	TM62TM62
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.