Where can I find Nincada in SoulGold?

Nincada can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Nincada?

Nincada is a bug/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Nincada learn in SoulGold?

Nincada can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

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	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
5	HardenLevel: 5Harden	normal	0	0	30
5	HardenLevel: 5Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
10	False SwipeLevel: 10False Swipe	normal	40	100	40
10	False SwipeLevel: 10False Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
21	AbsorbLevel: 21Absorb	grass	20	100	0
21	AbsorbLevel: 21Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
30	Fury SwipesLevel: 30Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
30	Fury SwipesLevel: 30Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
35	Mind ReaderLevel: 35Mind Reader	normal	0	0	5
35	Mind ReaderLevel: 35Mind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
40	DigLevel: 40Dig	ground	100	100	10
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	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
GustGust	flying	40	100	35
GustGust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	60	100	5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	60	100	20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Final GambitFinal Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
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	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.