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. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Bug Buzz deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Nincada family. Nincada evolves into Ninjask for 50 Candy.
Game images
Nincada, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Nincada is a Bug & Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves. Nincada's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
5.1 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
4.7 | 93% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
4.1 | 81% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
4.1 | 81% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
4 | 79% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
4 | 78% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Nincada?
Nincada is weak to , Fire, Water and Ice moves.
The best counter to Nincada is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Nincada counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 82% | |
| Mega Greninja | 80% |
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 |