| Nincada (ツチニン Tutinin)
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| Artwork | General | ||
| National Dex: | #290 | ||
| Evolves From: | None | ||
| Evolves Into: | Ninjask and Shedinja | ||
| Generation: | Generation III | ||
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| Base Stats | Biological Details | ||
| HP: | 31 | Species: | Trainee Pokémon |
| Attack: | 45 | Type(s): | Bug/Ground |
| Defense: | 90 | Height: | 1'08" |
| Special Atk: | 30 | Weight: | 12.1 lbs |
| Special Def: | 30 | Abilities: | Compoundeyes Run Away (Dream World) |
| Speed: | 40 | Pokédex Color: | Gray |
| Stat Total: | 266 | Gender: | 50% ♀/50% ♂ |
| Footprint: | | ||
| Cry: | |||
Nincada (Japanese: ツチニン Tutinin) is a Bug/Ground-Type Pokémon. It is a Basic Pokémon
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Special abilities
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Its special ability is Compoundeyes. This Pokémon grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Etymology
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Nincada is probably named after "Ninja" and "Cicada"
Evolution
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Nincada can evolve into Ninjask, and Shedinja. A Nincada evolves into a Ninjask once level 20 is reached. If the player has an extra Poké Ball and empty party slot, Shedinja will appear in the player's party when Nincada evolves.
Game info
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Game locations
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| Nincada Locations | ||
| Version(s) | Location | Rarity |
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| Ruby/ Sapphire | Route 116 | Uncommon |
| Emerald | Route 116 | Uncommon |
| FireRed/ LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Diamond/ Pearl | Eterna Forest (PokéRadar) | Rare |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest (PokéRadar) | Rare |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Bug-Catching Contest (National Pokédex required) | Common |
| Black/White | Trade | None |
Pokédex entries
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| Pokédex Entries | |
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| Generation I | |
| Nincada did not appear during the Generation I games. | |
| Generation II | |
| Nincada did not appear during the Generation II games. | |
| 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. | |
Trivia
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- Nincada is the only Pokémon that evolves into two Pokémon at once.
- Nincada is also the only Pokémon that has an evolution with one HP.
- Its name is derived from Ninja and cicada.
References
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- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Serebii.net Pokédex data
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon.Marriland data
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data