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Nincada

NincadaBug Ground
  • rain
  • sunny
Nincada is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Nincada is a Bug and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 768 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Nincada Stats and Max CP

80 ATK
126 DEF
104 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
868 CP
Lvl 40
768 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
549 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
439 CP
Lvl 15 Research
329 CP

Nincada's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Nincada Type Chart

Nincada takes increased damage from:Nincada takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Nincada takes reduced damage from:Nincada takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
FightingFighting62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Nincada best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Nincada's best moveset is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, with 4.91 DPS (damage per second) and 42.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
1.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz3.824.9142.9
2.NormalScratchBugBug Buzz3.494.4839.2
3.BugBug BiteFlyingAerial Ace3.284.2136.9
4.BugBug BiteDarkNight Slash3.274.2036.8
5.NormalScratchFlyingAerial Ace3.164.0635.5
6.NormalScratchDarkNight Slash3.154.0435.4
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • NormalScratch640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Scratch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Scratch has no special effects.
    See Scratch details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • DarkNight Slash45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Night Slash details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Nincada's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Nincada's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Nincada has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Nincada CP Chart

CP Chart

Nincada reaches a maximum of 768 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 399–439 CP, rising to 499–549 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 299–329 CP.

Max CPMax CP768 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch299 CP - 329 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs399 CP - 439 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids399 CP - 439 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
499 CP - 549 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Nincada Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
110 CP234 CP357 CP
480 CP5103 CP6126 CP
7150 CP8173 CP9196 CP
10219 CP11241 CP12263 CP
13285 CP14307 CP15329 CP
16351 CP17373 CP18395 CP
19417 CP20439 CP21461 CP
22483 CP23505 CP24527 CP
25549 CP26570 CP27592 CP
28614 CP29636 CP30658 CP
31669 CP32680 CP33691 CP
34702 CP35713 CP36724 CP
37735 CP38746 CP39757 CP
40768 CP41778 CP42788 CP
43798 CP44807 CP45817 CP
46828 CP47838 CP48848 CP
49858 CP50868 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#290
Height0.51 m
Weight5.5 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
NincadaNincada
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
NinjaskNinjask
  • Nincada evolves into Ninjask which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Nincada

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Nincada's Bug and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Nincada.

Bug Bug

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Nincada Candy296 Nincada Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Nincada Candy10 Nincada Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Nincada Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Nincada Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Nincada Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Nincada Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Nincada Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Nincada Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Nincada Candy-

Nincada Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Nincada from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Nincada in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Nincada family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Nincada in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

NincadaNincada
NinjaskNinjask
ShedinjaShedinja

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
NincadaNincadaNincadaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmNincadaNincada
0.25 m0.26 m0.51 m0.77 m0.89 m

Nincada's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.89 m, with the average being 0.51 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Nincada in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2499 m0.255 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.255 m0.51 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.3825 m0.6375 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.6375 m0.765 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.765 m0.8925 m
2′06″2′11″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability5.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Nincada

Nincada high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Nincada. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Nincada Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

NincadaNincadaNincadaNincada

Nincada Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyNINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
SapphireNINCADA lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This POKéMON can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
EmeraldIt makes its nest at the roots of a mighty tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil.
FireRed, LeafGreenBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
XBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Y, ShieldIt can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Omega RubyNincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
Alpha SapphireNincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
SwordBecause it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nincada’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Ground-type Pokémon, Nincada is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Nincada in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Nincada in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.905 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 42.94.

How does Nincada perform in Raids?

Nincada's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Nincada rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Nincada's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Nincada?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Nincada: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Nincada’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Nincada’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 768 CP and 868 CP at Level 50.

Can Nincada be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Nincada can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Nincada Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Nincada cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.