Pokédex

Nincada Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Nincada official artwork

Nincada (#0290) is a Bug/Ground-type Trainee Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It stands 0.5 m tall, weighs 5.5 kg and has a base stat total of 266, with its highest base stat in Defense (90). Its ability is Compound Eyes, with Run Away as its Hidden Ability. Nincada is weak to Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying attacks. It is immune to Electric-type moves.

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Nincada base stats

  • HP: 31
  • Attack: 45
  • Defense: 90
  • Sp. Atk: 30
  • Sp. Def: 30
  • Speed: 40
  • Total: 266

Abilities

  • Compound Eyes
  • Run Away (Hidden)

Nincada type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Fire (2x)
  • Water (2x)
  • Ice (2x)
  • Flying (2x)

Resists

  • Fighting (0.5x)
  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Ground (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Electric

Nincada evolution chain

Nincada level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Sand Attack
  • Lv. 1: Scratch
  • Lv. 5: Harden
  • Lv. 10: False Swipe
  • Lv. 15: Mud Slap
  • Lv. 21: Absorb
  • Lv. 25: Metal Claw
  • Lv. 30: Fury Swipes
  • Lv. 35: Mind Reader
  • Lv. 40: Dig