nincada

Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Bug/Ground

Abilities:

• Compound Eyes: Increases the Pokémon's accuracy by 30%.
• Run Away (Hidden Ability): Guarantees escape from wild Pokémon battles.

Physical Characteristics:

• Nincada resembles a small, pale insect, closely resembling a cicada nymph.
• It has a white exoskeleton with two small antennae, a pair of beady eyes, and a small mouth.
• Its body is supported by four spindly legs that end in sharp points.
• Nincada's wings are undeveloped, appearing as small protrusions on its back.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Nincada primarily inhabits underground areas, often found burrowed in the earth or under the roots of trees.
• Prefers dark, moist environments like caves or dense forests.
• It spends most of its life underground, using its claws to dig and search for roots to eat.
• Nincada is known for its solitary nature, living a quiet life beneath the surface until it evolves.

In Battle:

• Defensive battler with a focus on evasion and accuracy.
• Notable moves include Dig, Sand Attack, and Fury Swipes.
• Its dual-type makes it resistant to Electric and Poison-type moves but vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Flying-type attacks.
• Often used to set up evolving strategies rather than direct combat.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Ninjask starting at level 20.
• If there is an empty slot in the player's party and a spare Poké Ball, it also leaves behind a Shedinja upon evolution.

Interesting Facts:

• Nincada is unique for its evolution mechanic, resulting in two Pokémon when evolving.
• Its design and behavior are inspired by real-life cicada nymphs, which spend years underground before emerging.
• Nincada’s evolution into Shedinja introduces a Pokémon with the unique Wonder Guard ability, which only allows super-effective hits to deal damage.
• Despite its unassuming appearance, Nincada's evolutionary line is involved in one of the most intriguing evolutionary processes in the Pokémon world.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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: Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
• Leafgreen: Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
• Diamond: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• Pearl: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• Platinum: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• Heartgold: It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
• Soulsilver: It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
• Black: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• White: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• Black-2: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• White-2: It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
• X: Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
• Y: 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.
• Shield: It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.