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.
Pokémon type
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 has 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 768. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 80 | |
| Defense | 126 | |
| Stamina | 104 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
329 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
439 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
658 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 768 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 549 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 713 View IV chart » |
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 |
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.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 22.9 |
| Bug Buzz | 100 | -13.5 | 32.4 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Nincada?
Nincada is a Bug/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Nincada are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Reshiram,
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 99% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 88% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 88% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Nincada
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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