Nincadain Pokémon Modern Emerald

bugground

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

#043 Hoenn Dex · #290 National

Abilities

Compound Eyes

Raises accuracy.

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

None

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

Level up Nincada to Lv. 20 (with an open party slot & spare Poké Ball)

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How to Obtain

Nincada appears in Route 116 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level six to seven.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (12)

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	PP25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An 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.
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	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
19	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
19	Mind ReaderLevel: 19Mind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC100	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	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
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	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
45	DigLevel: 45Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Faint AttackFaint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Faint AttackFaint 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.

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TM/HM Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.