Nincada (Pokémon)
Nincada
#290
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #290 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Ground |
| Species | Trainee Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (2' 0.6") |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Gray |
| Introduced in | Generation 3 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Armor |
Nincada Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Nincada. Nincada is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Nincada
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Nincada.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Nincada.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Nincada.
0.5× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Nincada.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Nincada.
2× damage
Water Pokémon are very effective against against Nincada.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
0× damage
Electric Pokémon have no effect against Nincada.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Nincada.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Nincada.
Pokédex Entries
Nincada was unavailable prior to Generation 3.
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
| SoulSilver | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
Generation 6
| X | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
|---|---|
| Y | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Nincada has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Nincada has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Sun | Nincada has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Moon | Nincada has no Pokédex entry. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Nincada has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead. |
|---|---|
| Shield | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
Nincada Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Sapphire | Hoenn Route 116 | 6 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Route 116 | 6 |
| Diamond Pearl | Eterna Forest | 10 |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | 11 |
| X Y | Kalos Route 6 | 12 |