Nincadain Pokémon SoulGold

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

#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)

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How to Obtain

Nincada appears in National Park Normal (uncommon), and in Ruins Of Alph Outside (rare). Wild ones range from level seven to 14.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
5	HardenLevel: 5Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
5	HardenLevel: 5Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
10	False SwipeLevel: 10False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
10	False SwipeLevel: 10False Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
21	AbsorbLevel: 21Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
21	AbsorbLevel: 21Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
30	Fury SwipesLevel: 30Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
30	Fury SwipesLevel: 30Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
35	Mind ReaderLevel: 35Mind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
35	Mind ReaderLevel: 35Mind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
40	DigLevel: 40Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
40	DigLevel: 40Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

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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.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An 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	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
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.
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.