Nincada

Nincada is a Bug- and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Nincada has a maximum CP of 868. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Nincada is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.

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 Attacker

Not ranked

Nincada Type Chart

Nincada takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Water160.0%

Nincada takes reduced damage from:

Electric39.1%

Fighting62.5%

Ground62.5%

Poison62.5%

Nincada best moveset

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

The best moveset for Nincada in raids is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz (4.91 DPS, 42.9 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	3.82	4.91	42.9
2.	Scratch	Bug Buzz	3.49	4.48	39.2
3.	Bug Bite	Aerial Ace	3.28	4.21	36.9
4.	Bug Bite	Night Slash	3.27	4.20	36.8
5.	Scratch	Aerial Ace	3.16	4.06	35.5
6.	Scratch	Night Slash	3.15	4.04	35.4

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

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

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Night Slash45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Night Slash details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

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

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Nincada can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Nincada can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Nincada CP Chart

At Level 50, Nincada maxes out at 868 CP. Raid catches are 399 to 439 CP, or 499 to 549 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 299 to 329 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	868 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	299 CP - 329 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	399 CP - 439 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	399 CP - 439 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	499 CP - 549 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Nincada’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	10 CP	2	34 CP	3	57 CP
4	80 CP	5	103 CP	6	126 CP
7	150 CP	8	173 CP	9	196 CP
10	219 CP	11	241 CP	12	263 CP
13	285 CP	14	307 CP	15	329 CP
16	351 CP	17	373 CP	18	395 CP
19	417 CP	20	439 CP	21	461 CP
22	483 CP	23	505 CP	24	527 CP
25	549 CP	26	570 CP	27	592 CP
28	614 CP	29	636 CP	30	658 CP
31	669 CP	32	680 CP	33	691 CP
34	702 CP	35	713 CP	36	724 CP
37	735 CP	38	746 CP	39	757 CP
40	768 CP	41	778 CP	42	788 CP
43	798 CP	44	807 CP	45	817 CP
46	828 CP	47	838 CP	48	848 CP
49	858 CP	50	868 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Nincada

Mega Pokémon that boost Nincada’s Bug and Ground-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Nincada.

Bug

Ground

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#290
Height	0.51 m
Weight	5.5 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nincada	50 Candy	Ninjask

Nincada evolves into Ninjask which costs 50 Candy.

Nincada family

Nincada’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Nincada

Ninjask

Shedinja

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.26 m	0.51 m	0.77 m	0.89 m

Size bounds

Nincada's height ranges from 0.2499 m to 0.8925 m, with the average being 0.51 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2499 m0′10″	0.255 m0′10″
XS	0.255 m0′10″	0.3825 m1′03″
M	0.3825 m1′03″	0.6375 m2′01″
XL	0.6375 m2′01″	0.765 m2′06″
XXL	0.765 m2′06″	0.8925 m2′11″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 5%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Nincada from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Nincada

Nincada high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Nincada. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Nincada Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients fromthe roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
Sapphire	NINCADA 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.
Emerald	It 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, LeafGreen	Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
X	Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Y, Shield	It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Omega Ruby	Nincada 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 Sapphire	Nincada 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.
Sword	Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Nincada in Pokémon GO?

Nincada’s best moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, for 4.91 DPS and 42.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Nincada’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Ground, Poison, and Electric-type moves.

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

Nincada tops out at 768 CP at Level 40 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.

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.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

3.82

4.91

42.9

Scratch

Bug Buzz

3.49

4.48

39.2

Bug Bite

Aerial Ace

3.28

4.21

36.9

Bug Bite

Night Slash

3.27

4.20

36.8

Scratch

Aerial Ace

3.16

4.06

35.5

Scratch

Night Slash

3.15

4.04

35.4

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Max CP

868 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

299 CP - 329 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

399 CP - 439 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

399 CP - 439 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

499 CP - 549 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

10 CP

34 CP

57 CP

80 CP

103 CP

126 CP

150 CP

173 CP

196 CP

219 CP

241 CP

263 CP

285 CP

307 CP

329 CP

351 CP

373 CP

395 CP

417 CP

439 CP

461 CP

483 CP

505 CP

527 CP

549 CP

570 CP

592 CP

614 CP

636 CP

658 CP

669 CP

680 CP

691 CP

702 CP

713 CP

724 CP

735 CP

746 CP

757 CP

768 CP

778 CP

788 CP

798 CP

807 CP

817 CP

828 CP

838 CP

848 CP

858 CP

868 CP

Pokédex Number

#290

Height

0.51 m

Weight

5.5 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Nincada

50 Candy

Ninjask

XXS

XXL

0.25 m

0.26 m

0.51 m

0.77 m

0.89 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2499 m0′10″

0.255 m0′10″

0.3825 m1′03″

0.6375 m2′01″

0.765 m2′06″

XXL

0.765 m2′06″

0.8925 m2′11″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

NINCADA lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This POKéMON absorbs nutrients fromthe roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.

Sapphire

NINCADA 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.

Emerald

It 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, LeafGreen

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Y, Shield

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Omega Ruby

Nincada 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 Sapphire

Nincada 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.

Sword

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Nincada Stats and Max CP

Nincada's Tier Ranking

Nincada Type Chart

Nincada takes increased damage from:

Nincada takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Ground

Evolution Chart

Nincada family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Nincada

Nincada high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Nincada in Pokémon GO?

What are Nincada’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Nincada be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Nincada Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Nincada?

Overview and stats

Nincada Stats and Max CP

Nincada's Tier Ranking

Nincada Type Chart

Nincada takes increased damage from:

Nincada takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Ground

Evolution Chart

Nincada family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Nincada

Nincada high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Nincada in Pokémon GO?

What are Nincada’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Nincada be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Nincada Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Nincada?