Nincada
#290 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Nincada
The best moves for Nincada are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Nincada family. Nincada evolves into Ninjask which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nincada, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Nincada is a Bug & Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves. Nincada's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 868. Nincada evolves into Ninjask.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 22 |
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 32.6 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
21.4 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
19.3 | 90% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
22 dps
|
16.8 | 78% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
16.4 | 77% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
22 dps
|
15.8 | 74% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
15.4 | 72% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Nincada?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Nincada are:
- Blacephalon,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Reshiram,
- Kyurem (White),
- Salamence.
Nincada is a Bug/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
80 |
| Defense |
|
126 |
| Stamina |
|
104 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 94 |
Size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
329 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
439 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
658 |
|
Level 40 |
768 |
|
Level 50 |
868 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 549 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 713 |