In-game spritePokémon Ruby & SapphireHoenn · 2002#042 in the Hoenn dex
Nincada #0290
BugGround
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“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.”
“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.”
Base stats
Base stat total 266
HP
31
Atk
45
Def
90
SpA
30
SpD
30
Spe
40
Total266
Abilities
Nincada in Ruby & Sapphire
Its actual in-game sprites.
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 |
| 5 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 |
| 9 | Sand Attack | Ground | — |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 |
| 19 | Mind Reader | Normal | — |
| 25 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 |
| 38 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 |
| 45 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
TM / HM moves
Egg move moves
Type matchups
How Nincada takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Flying2×Fire2×Water2×Ice2×
Resists
Fighting½×Poison½×Ground½×Electric0×
Evolution line
Where to find Nincada in Ruby & Sapphire
Nincada can't be found in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.