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Nincada
Nincada is a Bug/Ground type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is also known as the 'Trainee Pokémon'.
Nincada's cries
Latest cry:
Legacy cry:
Pokédex data
| National no. | 290 |
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| Type | |
| Species | Trainee Pokémon |
| Height | 0.50 m |
| Weight | 5.50 kg |
| Colour | Gray |
| Shape | Armor |
| Abilities |
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| Regions | 042 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 111 (X/Y - Central Kalos) 043 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training Data
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Capture Rate | 255 (33.3% with Pokéball, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
| Base exp. | 53 |
| Growth rate | Slow Then Very Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender Rate | 50.00% male, 50.00% female |
| Egg Cycles | 15 (3663 - 3855 steps) |
| Habitat | Forest |
Base Stats
| HP | 31 | 172 | 266 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defence | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 266 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type Defences
The effectiveness of each type on Nincada: Pokédex Entries
| NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution. |
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| NINCADA lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This POKéMON can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it. |
| 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. |
| Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
| It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
| It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
| It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
| Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
| It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
| Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution. |
| Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it. |
