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Pokédex - Nincada (Black Version)

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[Picture of Nincada]

Basic Information

National Number#290
Height0.5 m (1'8")
Weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
TypeBUG / GROUND
Footprint[Footprint of Nincada]
ColorGray
Body Form[Form 6]
Starting Catch Rate255
Base Experience53
Growth RateErratic (max: 600,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate50% female, 50% male
Friendship70
Egg GroupsBug
Steps to Hatch Egg3840
Items in Wild PokémonNo items.
Base Stat Points (EVs) GivenDefense: 1
AbilitiesCompoundeyes
Hidden (Dream World) AbilitiesRun Away

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Nincada

HP31
Attack45
Defense90
Speed40
Special Attack30
Special Defense30

Pokédex Entries

English

Nincada - Trainee Pokémon

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

French

Ningale - Pokémon Apprenti

German

Nincada - Vorbereiter

Spanish

Nincada - Pokémon Aprendiz

Italian

Nincada - Pokémon Novizio

Japanese

ツチニン (TSUCHININ) - したづみポケモン (ShitadumiPOKEMON)

Evolutions (When Nincada Evolves)

Evolves into Ninjask at level 20.
Shedinja appears when Nincada evolves at level 20 if player has a Poké Ball and a free space in the party is available.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Nincada)

Not found in this version.

Moves Learned

Black Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1ScratchNORMALPhysical40100350Single exc. userabe
1HardenNORMALStatus0101300Userd
5Leech LifeBUGPhysical20100150Single exc. userabe
9Sand-AttackGROUNDStatus0100150Single exc. userbce
14Fury SwipesNORMALPhysical1880150Single exc. userabe
19Mind ReaderNORMALStatus010150Single exc. userbe
25False SwipeNORMALPhysical40100400Single exc. userabe
31Mud-SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010100Single exc. userbe
38Metal ClawSTEELPhysical50953510Single exc. userabe
45DigGROUNDPhysical80100100Single exc. userabeh

What moves can Nincada learn in Pokémon Black?

Nincada can learn the following moves:

Bug Bite
  • Egg Move
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
CutHM01
Dig
  • Level 45
  • TM28
Double-Edge
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
  • Egg Move
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
False Swipe
  • Level 25
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM54
Flash
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Fury SwipesLevel 14
Giga DrainBefore Black/White: TM19
HardenLevel 1
Hone ClawsBlack/White Versions and Later: TM01
Leech LifeLevel 5
Metal ClawLevel 38
Mimic
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mind ReaderLevel 19
Mud-Slap
  • Level 31
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
RoundTM48
ScratchLevel 1
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Sleep Talk
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SpitePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
String ShotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Swagger
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
ToxicTM06