Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Nincada's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Nincada Weakness
Type-wise, Nincada takes extra damage from Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Nincada's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x114-135%KO Ice Fang 2x54-65% Fire Fang 2x54-65% Wing Attack 2x76-89% | ||
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x184-219%KO Ember 2x76-89% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Wing Attack 2x63-75% Pluck 2x63-75% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Staravia builds →Wing Attack 2x58-69% Pluck 2x58-69% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Doduo builds →Pluck 2x63-75% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x101-121%KO Fly 2x67-81% Pluck 2x45-54% Peck 2x30-36% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x99-116%KO Wing Attack 2x67-81% Pluck 2x67-81% Peck 2x42-49% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x109-130%KO Pluck 2x64-76% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x101-121%KO Fly 2x67-81% Aerial Ace 2x45-54% Pluck 2x45-54% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x99-116%KO Wing Attack 2x67-81% Aerial Ace 2x67-81% Pluck 2x67-81% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x109-130%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x57-67% Gust 2x101-121%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x100-118%KO Fly 2x65-76% Air Slash 2x167-197%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-53% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x92-110%KO Wing Attack 2x65-76% Aerial Ace 2x65-76% Pluck 2x65-76% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x90-106%KO Wing Attack 2x61-72% Air Cutter 2x109-129%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x54-65% Gust 2x103-122%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x95-113%KO Fly 2x62-74% Air Slash 2x165-194%KO Aerial Ace 2x45-53% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x93-109%KO Wing Attack 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% Pluck 2x62-74% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Wing Attack 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x107-127%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-71% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x53-64% Gust 2x101-120%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x95-112%KO Fly 2x62-73% Air Slash 2x162-191%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-49% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x92-109%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% Pluck 2x62-73% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x87-102%KO Wing Attack 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x105-125%KO Aerial Ace 2x58-69% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x53-63% Gust 2x100-119%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x97-115%KO Fly 2x62-74% Air Slash 2x170-200%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x94-112%KO Wing Attack 2x65-76% Aerial Ace 2x65-76% Pluck 2x65-76% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Golbat builds →Fly 2x89-106%KO Wing Attack 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x112-132%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-71% | ||
 Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Chatot builds →Fly 2x77-91% Chatter 2x157-185%KO Aerial Ace 2x52-62% Pluck 2x52-62% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Gyarados can KO Nincada with Waterfall (152-179%). Empoleon threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (428-504%). Gliscor deals 49-58% with Ice Fang.
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x152-179%KO Earthquake31-37% Ice Fang 2x82-97% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Empoleon builds →Ice Beam 2x233-275%KO Hydro Pump 2x428-504%KO Aqua Jet 2x39-46% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Gliscor builds →Earthquake28-33% Ice Fang 2x49-58% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x67-80% Pursuit33-40% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nincada View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x343-403%KO Flamethrower 2x410-482%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Nincada can evolve into Ninjask and Shedinja. Nincada sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. Evolving adds up to 190 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Nincada easily with 48 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Bug Bite, Bug Buzz, Endure and 4 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Nincada Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Bug Bite and Bug Buzz aren't available any other way for Nincada, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Bug Buzz and Leech Life for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Nincada Locations
Nincada requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 2 spots across the map. These become available in early-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Best Locations to Catch Nincada in Diamond & Pearl
Nincada Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Nincada works as a placeholder. Bug/Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Ninjask. That's where the stats start mattering.
Nincada is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Nincada appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves