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Pokédex - Nincada (Sapphire 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. 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.

French

Ningale - Pokémon Apprenti

NINGALE vit sous terre. Il utilise ses griffes acérées pour creuser les racines des arbres et en absorber l'humidité et les nutriments. Ce POKéMON ne supporte pas la lumière du soleil.

German

Nincada - Vorbereiter

NINCADA lebt unter der Erde. Es benutzt seine scharfen Krallen, um die Wurzeln von Bäumen freizulegen und an Flüssigkeit und Nährstoffe zu kommen. Dieses POKéMON kann grelles Sonnen- licht nicht aushalten und meidet es.

Spanish

Nincada - Pokémon Aprendiz

NINCADA vive bajo tierra y usa las garras afiladas que tiene para escarbar y buscar raíces de árboles y absorber humedad y nutrientes. Este POKéMON huye de la luz del sol porque le hace daño.

Italian

Nincada - Pokémon Novizio

NINCADA vive sottoterra. Usa i suoi artigli affilati per incidere le radici degli alberi e assorbirne l'acqua e altre sostanze nutritive. Il POKéMON non sopporta la luce del sole, quindi cerca di evitarla.

Japanese

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

するどい ツメで じゅもくの ねっこを けずり すいぶんや えいようを きゅうしゅうする。 たいようの ひかりは まぶしいので にがて。 (Surudoi TSUMEde jumokuno nekkowo kezuri suibunya eiyouwo kyuushuusuru. Taiyouno hikariha mabushiinode nigate. )

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

Sapphire 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 Sapphire?

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