Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nincada is a Bug and Ground Type Trainee Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Nincada can be found with Compound Eyes as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 266 combined Base Stats.
Nincada Stats and Abilities
Based on Nincada Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Nincada Highest IV Stat is Defense 90 and the Lowest being Special Attack 30.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 31 | 172 | 266 |
F | Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
E | Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 |
F | Special Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Total | 266 |
Nincada | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Impish ↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Soft Sand ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Defense |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Bug |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Compound Eyes Ability 1 | Compound Eyes raises the ability-bearer's accuracy by 30%. |
Run Away Hidden Ability | Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap. |
How To Evolve Nincada in BDSP
Nincada can evolve into Shedinja Empty Slot in PartyLevel or Ninjask (Level 20).
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Nincada ![]() | Level 20 → | Ninjask ![]() |
Nincada ![]() | Empty Slot in PartyLevel → | Shedinja ![]() |

Where To Find Nincada in BDSP
Nincada has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Nincada, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Nincada Lv. 11-12 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Nincada Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Nincada Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Nincada Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Nincada Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nincada Weakness
Nincada is a Bug and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Nincada to take More Damage from , Fire, Water, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Poison, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Nincada Strong Against?
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Best Moves Nincada in BDSP
Best Moveset for Nincada Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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40 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
25 | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | May raise user's Attack. |
10 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
1 | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
Best Moveset for Nincada TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM62 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |



Nincada Level Up Moves
List of Moves Nincada can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Sand Attack | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
1 | Scratch | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
5 | Harden | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
10 | False Swipe | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
15 | Mud-Slap | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
21 | Absorb | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
25 | Metal Claw | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 ![]() May raise user's Attack. |
30 | Fury Swipes | Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
35 | Mind Reader | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() User's next attack is guaranteed to hit. |
40 | Dig | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
Nincada TM Moves
List of Moves Nincada can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM54 | False Swipe | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM62 | Bug Buzz | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM81 | X-Scissor | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
Nincada Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Nincada can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Gust | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power. |
Night Slash | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
Bug Bite | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry. |
Final Gambit | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints. |
Flail | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
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