Nincada #0290
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| Typing | BugGround |
| Abilities | Compound Eyes Run Away - Hidden |
| Classification | The Trainee Pokémon |
| National ID | #0290 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Flying
Fire
Water
Ice
Resists x½
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Immune x0
Electric
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 31 | 91—138 | |||
| Attack | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Defense | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Sp. Attack | 30 | 31—73 | 35—82 | 38—90 | |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 31—73 | 35—82 | 38—90 | |
| Speed | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Total | 266 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 1920 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 53 |
| Catch Rate | 255 |
| Catch Chance | ~43.87% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Erratic |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Nincada via level-up in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. |
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 5 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 10 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 15 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 21 | Absorb | 20 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| 25 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| 30 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80 | Normal | Phys. |
| 35 | Mind Reader | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 40 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Nincada as Egg Moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| Final Gambit | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Spec. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Gust | 40 | 100 | Flying | Spec. |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Nincada as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | 70 | 90 | Bug | Phys. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Nincada via TM in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM011 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM015 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM018 | Leech Life | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM028 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM032 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM033 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM034 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM060 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM061 | Bug Buzz | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM094 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite