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Nincada(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Bug/Ground type Pokémon in the third generation games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves into Ninjask at level 20. A Shedinja will be obtained at the same time, if the player has an empty slot in your party and an empty Poké Ball.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Nincada is a small, whitish, insectoid Pokémon. It has a pointed snout, a thin stripe that dips in a V-shaped pattern between its eyes, and two whisker-like antennae on its face. Its eyes are black with green iris-like rings inside. As it is virtually blind, it uses its antennae to sense its surroundings. On its back is a pair of small, green wings. Its hind legs are white, but the forelegs are brown and have sharp claws.

The claws are used to carve into the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada builds underground nests at the roots of trees in tropical and temperate forests. It can occasionally live up to 10 years underground. It does not like sunlight, so it avoids it. Nincada is nearly blind due to living almost entirely underground, as such, it uses its antennae to see instead.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Pokémon LeafGreen Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon Pearl It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon Platinum It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon HeartGold It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokémon SoulSilver It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon White It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon Black 2 It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pokémon White 2 It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Pokémon Y It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 116
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 116
Pokémon Emerald
Route 116
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Eterna Forest (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl
Eterna Forest (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Eterna Forest (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Th/Sa
Pokémon SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Th/Sa
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 6, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Y
Route 6, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 116
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 116


Evolution[]

Nincada
Reach level 20.
Ninjask
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Nincada
Spare Poké Ball
when evolving.
Shedinja
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 31
Attack 45
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 40
Total 266

Moveset[]

Main article: Nincada/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Trivia[]

  • Nincada is the only Pokémon that evolves into two Pokémon at once.
  • Nincada is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 266.
  • Nincada is the only Pokémon to have a higher base stat total than its evolved form, as it has 30 more base stat points than Shedinja.
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