#0290
Nincada
bugground0.5 m · 5.5 kg
Base stats — 266 total
- HP
- 31
- Atk
- 45
- Def
- 90
- SpA
- 30
- SpD
- 30
- Spe
- 40
Abilities
- Compound Eyes
- Run Away hidden
Learnset
What Nincada learns in Sword / Shield. Move power, accuracy and typing are shown as they work in that game — amber numbers differ from current games.
Level10
- 1Sand AttackgroundStatus100% acc15 PPLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
- 1ScratchnormalPhysical40 BP100% acc35 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
- 5HardennormalStatus30 PPRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.
- 10False SwipenormalPhysical40 BP100% acc40 PPCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
- 15Mud SlapgroundSpecial20 BP100% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
- 21AbsorbgrassSpecial20 BP100% acc25 PPDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- 25Metal ClawsteelPhysical50 BP95% acc35 PPHas a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
- 30Fury SwipesnormalPhysical18 BP80% acc15 PPHits 2-5 times in one turn.
- 35Mind ReadernormalStatus5 PPEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.
- 40DiggroundPhysical80 BP100% acc10 PPUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Egg5
- Bug BitebugPhysical60 BP100% acc20 PPIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
- Final GambitfightingSpecial100% acc5 PPInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.
- FlailnormalPhysical100% acc15 PPInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
- GustflyingSpecial40 BP100% acc35 PPInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.
- Night SlashdarkPhysical70 BP100% acc15 PPHas an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM/HM18
- Bug BuzzbugSpecial90 BP100% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
- DiggroundPhysical80 BP100% acc10 PPUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
- EndurenormalStatus10 PPPrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
- FacadenormalPhysical70 BP100% acc20 PPPower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
- False SwipenormalPhysical40 BP100% acc40 PPCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
- Giga DraingrassSpecial75 BP100% acc10 PPDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- Leech LifebugPhysical80 BP100% acc10 PPDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- ProtectnormalStatus10 PPPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
- RestpsychicStatus5 PPUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
- RoundnormalSpecial60 BP100% acc15 PPHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
- SandstormrockStatus10 PPChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
- Shadow BallghostSpecial80 BP100% acc15 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
- Sleep TalknormalStatus10 PPRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
- SnorenormalSpecial50 BP100% acc15 PPHas a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
- Solar BeamgrassSpecial120 BP100% acc10 PPRequires a turn to charge before attacking.
- SubstitutenormalStatus10 PPTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
- Sunny DayfireStatus5 PPChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.
- X ScissorbugPhysical80 BP100% acc15 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Tutor1
- Skitter SmackbugPhysical70 BP90% acc10 PPLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
Appears in — 16 games
- Ruby / Sapphire
- Emerald
- Colosseum
- XD
- FireRed / LeafGreen
- Diamond / Pearl
- Platinum
- HeartGold / SoulSilver
- Black / White
- Black 2 / White 2
- X / Y
- Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
- Sun / Moon
- Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
- Sword / Shield
- Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl