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Nincada
Explore Nincada: base stats, Bug, Ground type matchups, evolution, moves, abilities, locations, and suggested movesets on Lunidex.
Trainee Pokémon
Forest
Gray
BugGround
Lunidex Entry
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.
Weight
5.5 kg
Height
0.5 m
Pokédex Data
Order
#393
Default Form
Yes
Forms
1Nincada
Game Indices
31 game appearancesRuby · #301Sapphire · #301Emerald · #301Firered · #301Leafgreen · #301Diamond · #290Pearl · #290Platinum · #290Heartgold · #290Soulsilver · #290Black · #290White · #290Black 2 · #290White 2 · #290X · #290Y · #290Omega Ruby · #290Alpha Sapphire · #290Sun · #290Moon · #290Ultra Sun · #290Ultra Moon · #290Lets Go Pikachu · #290Lets Go Eevee · #290Sword · #290Shield · #290The Isle Of Armor Sword · #290The Crown Tundra Sword · #290Brilliant Diamond · #290Shining Pearl · #290Legends Arceus · #290
Held Items
1Soft Sand
Omega Ruby · 5%Alpha Sapphire · 5%Sun · 5%Moon · 5%Ultra Sun · 5%Ultra Moon · 5%
Abilities
Compound Eyes
No description available for this ability.
Run AwayHidden
No description available for this ability.
Recommended Held Items
Heavy-Duty BootsProtects from entry hazards like Stealth Rock. Vital for Pokémon weak to Rock or frequent switchers.
Sitrus BerryRestores 25% HP when health drops below 50%. Provides a reliable one-time burst of healing.
