Pokémechanics
Sun & Moon

#290Nincada

Nincada as it appears in Sun & MoonShiny Nincada as it appears in Sun & Moon
Type
Species
Trainee Pokémon
Height
0.5 m
Weight
5.5 kg
Notes
Not in the wild

Base stats

EVs: +1 Defense

HP31
Attack45
Defense90
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def30
Speed40
Total266

Abilities

Compound Eyes
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Run Away (hidden)
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • 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.
5Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
13Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
17Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
21Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
25Mind Reader
Status
--
--
5
--
Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target.
29Bide
Physical
--
--
10
--
User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
33False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
37Dig
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.
Final Gambit
Special
--
100
5
--
Inflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.
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 %
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.
TM100Confide
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
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.
TM28Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
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.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM88Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
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.

Other generations

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