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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada is a Bug and Ground Type Trainee Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Water, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Nincada in Stony Wilderness - Area 2 with a 35% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Nincada are 31 HP, 45 Attack, 30 SP Attack, 90 Defense, 30 SP Defense, and 40 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield NincadaPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Nincada
    Regular
    Shiny
    Nincada Galar Pokedex ID: 104
    Bug
    Ground
    12.1lbs 5.5kg
    Weight
    Trainee Pokémon
    Category
    1'08" 0.5m
    Height
    Bug
    Exp Group
    3,840
    Egg Steps
    15
    Hatch Cycle
    1 Defense Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    Erratic
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Nincada Guide.

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    List of Nincada Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total266
    HP31
    Attack45
    Defense90
    Special Attack30
    Special Defense30
    Speed40

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Nincada to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

    Nincada Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Compound EyesNormal The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy.
    Run AwayHidden Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

    Sword Pokedex Entry

    Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

    Shield Pokedex Entry

    It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada Evolutions

    How do i evolve Nincada in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada evolves into Ninjask when you reach Level 20. This pokemon also has 1 alternative evolutions.

    Nincada
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    Level 20
    Ninjask
    Nincada
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    Empty Slot in PartyLevel
    Shedinja
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Nincada
    266459030303140
    Ninjask
    4569045505061160
    Shedinja
    23690453030140

    Nincada Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Nincada?

    Nincada does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Ninjask and evolve it into Nincada. A popular spawn location you can find Ninjask is in the Stony Wilderness - Area 2 area with a 35% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

    Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Stony Wilderness - Area 2
    35%28 - 30
    Stony Wilderness - Area 2
    15%28 - 30
    Stony Wilderness
    30%28 - 30
    Stony Wilderness
    35%28 - 30

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Route 5
    5%16 - 18
    South Lake Miloch
    10%11 - 13
    South Lake Miloch
    40%11 - 13
    West Lake Axewell
    30%7 - 11
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada Raids

    Where do i find Nincada Raids?

    You can find Nincada raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Nincada Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Bridge Field
    • Dappled Grove
    • Rolling Fields
    • 2-Star Nincada
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 20%
    • 2-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR18 Leech Life
    • 80% Iapapa Berry
    • 80% Pomeg Berry
    • 25% Balm Mushroom
    • 25% Big Mushroom
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 25% Tiny Mushroom
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy S
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy M
    • 2-Star Nincada
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 20%
    • 2-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR87 Drill Run
    • 100% TR94 High Horsepower
    • 80% Aguav Berry
    • 80% Grepa Berry
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 25% Star Piece
    • 25% Stardust
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy S
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy M

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Nincada Weakness

    Nincada is a Bug and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Water, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Poison, Electric type moves.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Flying
    Fire
    Water
    Ice
    0.5x
    Damage
    Fighting
    Ground
    Poison
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage
    Electric

    What pokemon is Nincada Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Arcanine Fire555
    Togekiss Fairy Flying545
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535

    What pokemon is Nincada Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Mamoswine Ice Ground530
    Jolteon Electric525
    Lucario Fighting Steel525
    Hippowdon Ground525
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    Pokemon SW and SH Nincada Moves List

    What moves can Nincada learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Nincada can learn the ground type move Dig at level 40. This Physical move Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug and Ground type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Nincada Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    01Sand AttackStatus—10015Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
    01ScratchPhysical4010035
    05HardenStatus——30Raises user's Defense.
    10False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
    15Mud-SlapSpecial3010010Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
    21AbsorbSpecial2010025User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
    25Metal ClawPhysical509535May raise user's Attack.
    30Fury SwipesPhysical188015Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    35Mind ReaderStatus——5User's next attack is guaranteed to hit.
    40DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

    TM Moves Nincada can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
    TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.

    Nincada TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR18Leech LifePhysical12010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR60X-ScissorPhysical12010015
    TR61Bug BuzzSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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