Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#290Nincada

Species
Trainee Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
255
Growth
Slow Then Very Fast
Height
0.5 m
Weight
5.5 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
15
Base friendship
70

Nincada

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Defense

HP31
Attack45
Defense90
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def30
Speed40
Total266

Abilities

Compound Eyes
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Locations

Diamond
Walking
Eterna ForestLv 10-1222%
Pearl
Walking
Eterna ForestLv 10-1222%
Platinum
Walking
Eterna ForestLv 11-1422%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
1Scratch
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
5Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
14Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
19Mind Reader
Status
--
--
5
--
Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target.
25False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
31Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
38Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
45Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Bug Buzz
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
Feint Attack
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
Gust
Special
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.
Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Silver Wind
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM30Shadow Ball
Special
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Platinum
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Spite
Status
--
100
10
--
Platinum
Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

Other generations

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl