- 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
- Sword
- Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
- Shield
- It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Base stats
EVs: +1 Defense
| HP | 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 90 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | |
| Speed | 40 | |
| Total | 266 |
Abilities
- Compound Eyes
- Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
- Run Away (hidden)
- Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Locations
- Sword
- Max Raid
WalkingBridge Field Lv 15-30 100% Dappled Grove Lv 15-30 50% Rolling Fields Lv 15-30 100% Route 5 Lv 16-18 5% South Lake Miloch Lv 11-60 100% West Lake Axewell Lv 7-60 60% - Shield
- Max Raid
WalkingBridge Field Lv 15-30 100% Dappled Grove Lv 15-30 50% Rolling Fields Lv 15-30 100% Route 5 Lv 16-18 5% South Lake Miloch Lv 11-60 100% West Lake Axewell Lv 7-60 60% - Isle of Armor (Sword)
- Trade from Sword, Shield
- Isle of Armor (Shield)
- Trade from Sword, Shield
- Crown Tundra (Sword)
- Trade from Sword, Shield
- Crown Tundra (Shield)
- Trade from Sword, Shield
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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Status | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | ||||||||
| 1 | Scratch | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ||||||||
| 5 | Harden | Status | -- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | ||||||||
| 10 | False Swipe | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | ||||||||
| 15 | Mud-Slap | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | ||||||||
| 21 | Absorb | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| 25 | Metal Claw | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | ||
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | ||||||||
| 30 | Fury Swipes | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | -- | ||
Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ||||||||
| 35 | Mind Reader | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | ||||||||
| 40 | Dig | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | ||||||||
| Egg | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| Bug Bite | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | |||||||
| Final Gambit | Special | -- | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
Inflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints. | |||||||
| Flail | Physical | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||
| TM/HM | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine | Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | ||||||||
| TM15 | Dig | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | ||||||||
| TM21 | Rest | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | ||||||||
| TM24 | Snore | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | ||||||||
| TM25 | Protect | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | ||||||||
| TM28 | Giga Drain | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| TM32 | Sandstorm | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ||||||||
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | ||||||||
| TM39 | Facade | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||||
| TM76 | Round | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | ||||||||
| TM94 | False Swipe | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | ||||||||
| TR18 | Leech Life | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| TR20 | Substitute | 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. | ||||||||
| TR26 | Endure | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | ||||||||
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | ||||||||
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | ||||||||
| TR60 | X-Scissor | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ||||||||
| TR61 | Bug Buzz | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | ||||||||
| Tutor | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| Skitter Smack | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | 100 | ||
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage. | |||||||
Other generations
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl