Nincada
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Nincada (Japanese: ツチニン Tutinin) is a dual-type Bug- and Ground-Type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Ninjask starting at level 20. Additionally, if the player has a spare slot in the party and an extra Poké Ball, a Shedinja will appear in the player's party when Nincada evolves.
Locations
| Location | Encounter Type | % Chance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peridot Forest (Section 2) Pre-Patch 2.9 |
Tall Grass | 20% | All Day |
Stats
| HP | Atk | Def | SpAtk | SpDef | Spd | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 45 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 266 |
Dex Entries
| 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. |
Movesets
| By Level-Up | By TM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | TM | Move |
| 1 | Scratch | TM17 | Protect |
| 1 | Harden | TM21 | Frustration |
| 5 | Absorb | TM28 | Dig |
| 9 | Sand Attack | TM87 | Swagger |
| 13 | Fury Swipes | TM101 | Hone Claws |
| 17 | Mud Slap | By HM | |
| 21 | Metal Claw | HM01 | Cut |
| 25 | Mind Reader | ||
| 29 | Bide | ||
| 33 | False Swipe | ||
| 37 | Dig | ||
| STAB bonus applies to all moves noted in italics | |||
Evolutions
![]() Nincada |
Lv 20 ⟶ |
![]() Ninjask |
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| Spare slot in party extra Poké Ball ⟶ |
![]() Shedinja |
Sprites
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Trivia
- Nincada was previously available in Peridot Forest, before it was removed and replaced by Altaran Paras.










