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Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, known as the Trainee Pokémon.
What type is Nincada?
Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Nincada weak to?
Nincada is weak to Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying-type attacks.
What does Nincada resist?
Nincada resists Fighting, Poison, and Ground-type attacks.
What is Nincada immune to?
Nincada is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Nincada's base stats?
Nincada has a base stat total of 266. Its highest base stat is Defense at 90. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Nincada have?
Nincada can have Compound Eyes as its standard ability, plus Run Away as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Nincada evolve?
Nincada evolves into 2 different Pokémon depending on the method: Ninjask starting at level 20, and Shedinja when Nincada evolves with an empty party slot and a spare Poké Ball.
Where can you find Nincada?
Nincada can be encountered in the wild in 14 games, including Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, and Pokémon Diamond. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Nincada learn?
Nincada can learn 54 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Nincada's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. bug / ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 54 total
Level-Up
9 movesTM / HM
32 movesEgg Moves
7 movesMove Tutor
6 movesWhere to find· 20 games
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotNincada can be found in Hoenn Route 116 in Pokémon Ruby.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotNincada can be found in Hoenn Route 116 in Pokémon Sapphire.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Emerald?
1 spotNincada can be found in Hoenn Route 116 in Pokémon Emerald.
Nincada in Pokémon FireRed
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Nincada in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotNincada can be found in Eterna Forest in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotNincada can be found in Eterna Forest in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotNincada can be found in Eterna Forest in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon HeartGold?
1 spotNincada can be found in National Park in Pokémon HeartGold.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotNincada can be found in National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.
Nincada in Pokémon Black
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Nincada in Pokémon White
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Nincada in Pokémon Black 2
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Nincada in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon X?
2 spotsNincada can be found in Friend Safari Ground and Kalos Route 6 in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Ground
- •Kalos Route 6
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsNincada can be found in Friend Safari Ground and Kalos Route 6 in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Ground
- •Kalos Route 6
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
1 spotNincada can be found in Hoenn Route 116 in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotNincada can be found in Hoenn Route 116 in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Sword?
8 spotsNincada can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Bridge Field Max Den H, Dappled Grove Max Den B, Galar Route 5, Rolling Fields Max Den B, and Rolling Fields Max Den F, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •Galar Route 5
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •West Lake Axewell
Where can you find Nincada in Pokémon Shield?
8 spotsNincada can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Bridge Field Max Den H, Dappled Grove Max Den B, Galar Route 5, Rolling Fields Max Den B, and Rolling Fields Max Den F, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •Galar Route 5
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •West Lake Axewell