Nincada PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Nincada Pokedex Guide

Discover Nincada battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Nincada. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Nincada in PokeRogueDex.

Nincada Sprites

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Nincada Pokémon Abilities

Magic GuardThe Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.

Compound EyesThe Pokémon's compound eyes boost its accuracy.

Run AwayEnables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Nincada Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP	31
Attack	45
Defense	90
Sp. Atk	30
Sp. Def	30
Speed	40
Sum	266

Nincada Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight	5.5Kg
Starter Cost	4
Types	BugGround

Nincada Evolution Chart

Nincada

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Shedinja

Nincada Type Matchups

Nincada Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire2

Water2

Electric0

Grass1

Ice2

Fighting0.5

Poison0.5

Ground0.5

Flying2

Psychic1

Bug1

Rock1

Ghost1

Dragon1

Dark1

Steel1

Fairy1

Nincada Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire2

Water1

Electric2

Grass2

Ice1

Fighting1

Poison2

Ground1

Flying0.5

Psychic2

Bug1

Rock2

Ghost1

Dragon1

Dark2

Steel2

Fairy1

Nincada Egg Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Attack Order	Bug	90	100	15	The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Sticky Web	Bug	-	-	20	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Spirit Shackle	Ghost	80	100	10	The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.
Shell Smash	Normal	-	-	15	The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp Atk, and Speed stats.

Nincada Level Up Moves

Level	Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1	Sand Attack	Ground	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
5	Harden	Normal	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
10	False Swipe	Normal	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
15	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
21	Absorb	Grass	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
25	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
30	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
35	Mind Reader	Normal	-	-	5	The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
40	Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Nincada Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Cut	Normal	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Solar Beam	Grass	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic	Poison	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Double Team	Normal	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Leech Life	Bug	80	100	10	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Flash	Normal	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Substitute (N)	Normal	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Snore	Normal	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Ghost	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Protect	Normal	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Sandstorm	Rock	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Endure	Normal	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
False Swipe	Normal	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Swagger	Normal	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk	Normal	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Metal Claw	Steel	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Hidden Power	Normal	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	Fire	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Facade	Normal	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100	10	The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Hone Claws	Dark	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round (P)	Normal	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp Atk stats of those hit.
Confide	Normal	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Skitter Smack	Bug	70	90	10	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Tera Blast (N)	Normal	80	100	10	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.