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Pokédex - Nincada (Ruby Version)

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[Picture of Nincada]

Basic Information

National Number#290
Hoenn#042
Height0.5 m (1'8")
Weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
TypeBUG / GROUND
Footprint[Footprint of Nincada]
ColorGray
Starting Catch Rate255
Base Experience65
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

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Nincada

HP31
Attack45
Defense90
Speed40
Special Attack30
Special Defense30

Pokédex Entries

English

Nincada - Trainee Pokémon

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.

French

Ningale - Pokémon Apprenti

NINGALE vit depuis des années sous terre, dans l'obscurité la plus totale. Ce POKéMON absorbe les nutriments des racines des arbres. Il reste immobile, attendant patiemment son évolution.

German

Nincada - Vorbereiter

NINCADA lebt viele Jahre in absoluter Dunkelheit unter der Erde. Dieses POKéMON nimmt Nährstoffe aus Baumwurzeln auf. Es rührt sich nicht, da es auf seine Entwicklung wartet.

Spanish

Nincada - Pokémon Aprendiz

NINCADA vive bajo tierra en la más absoluta oscuridad durante años. Este POKéMON absorbe nutrientes de las raíces de los árboles y permanece inmóvil a la espera de la evolución.

Italian

Nincada - Pokémon Novizio

NINCADA vive sottoterra per molti anni nell'oscurità più assoluta. Questo POKéMON assume le sostanze nutritive dalle radici degli alberi. Rimane immobile in attesa dell'evoluzione.

Japanese

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

なんねんも まっくらな つちの なかで くらす。 きの ねっこから えいようを きゅうしゅうして じっと うごかず しんかの ときを まっている。 (Nannenmo makkurana tsuchino nakade kurasu. Kino nekkokara eiyouwo kyuushuushite jitto ugokazu shinkano tokiwo matteiru. )

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)

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 1166-720%Land

Moves Learned

Ruby Version

LevelNameTypePowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1ScratchNORMAL40100350Single exc. userabef
1HardenNORMAL00300Userd
5Leech LifeBUG20100150Single exc. userabe
9Sand-AttackGROUND0100150Single exc. userbce
14Fury SwipesNORMAL1880150Single exc. userabef
19Mind ReaderNORMAL010050Single exc. userbe
25False SwipeNORMAL40100400Single exc. userabef
31Mud-SlapGROUND2010010100Single exc. userbe
38Metal ClawSTEEL50953510Single exc. userabe
45DigGROUND60100100Single exc. userabef

What moves can Nincada learn in Pokémon Ruby?

Nincada can learn the following moves:

CutHM01
Dig
  • Level 45
  • TM28
Double-Edge
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
FacadeTM42
False SwipeLevel 25
FlashHM05
Fury CutterEmerald: Move Tutor
Fury SwipesLevel 14
HardenLevel 1
Leech LifeLevel 5
Metal ClawLevel 38
Mimic
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mind ReaderLevel 19
Mud-Slap
  • Level 31
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
ScratchLevel 1
Sleep TalkEmerald: Move Tutor
SnoreEmerald: Move Tutor
Substitute
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Swagger
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
ToxicTM06