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General | Location | Attacks | Stats | Egg Moves | 5th Gen Dex | 3rd Gen Dex |  |
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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Nincada Pokémon Sword & Shield data | ||||||||||
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| Name | Jp. Name | No. | Gender Ratio | Type | ||||||
| Nincada | Tsuchinin ツチニン |
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| Ability: Compoundeyes | ||||||||||
| Compoundeyes: Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%. | ||||||||||
| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps | ||||||
| Trainee Pokémon | 1'08" | 12.1lbs | 255 | 3,840 | ||||||
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Colour | Safari Zone Flee Rate | ||||||
| 600,000 Points Erratic |
70 | 1 Defense Point(s) |
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| Wild Hold Item | Egg Groups | ||
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| Evolutionary Chain | |||||
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| Flavour Text | |
| Diamond | It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. |
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| Location (In-Depth Details) | |||
| Game | Location | ||
| Ruby | Route 116 | ||
| Sapphire | Route 116 | ||
| Emerald | Route 116 | ||
| FireRed | Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | ||
| LeafGreen | Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | ||
| Colosseum | Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | ||
| XD | Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | ||
| Diamond | Eterna Forest | Details | |
| Pearl | Eterna Forest | Details | |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest (PokeRadar) | Details | |
| HeartGold | Bug Catching Contest | Details | |
| SoulSilver | Bug Catching Contest | Details | |
| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Scratch |  |  | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| — | Harden | |  | -- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. | |||||||||
| 5 | Leech Life | | | 20 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| 9 | Sand-attack | | | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy. | |||||||||
| 14 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 80 | 15 | -- | ||
| The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | |||||||||
| 19 | Mind Reader | | | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user senses the foe's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss. | |||||||||
| 25 | False Swipe | | | 40 | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | |||||||||
| 31 | Mud-slap | |  | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |||||||||
| 38 | Metal Claw |  | | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | ||
| The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| 45 | Dig | | | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM & HM Attacks | |||||||||
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| TM06 | Toxic |  |
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-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM19 | Giga Drain |  |
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60 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM22 | Solarbeam | |
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120 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig | |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  |
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80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | |||||||||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM54 | False Swipe | |
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40 | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM70 | Flash | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. | |||||||||
| TM81 | X-scissor | |
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80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | |||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | |
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-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | |
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50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Fury Cutter | |
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10 | 95 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | ||||||||
| Snore | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Spite | |
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-- | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. | ||||||||
| Mud-slap | |
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20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| String Shot | |
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-- | 95 | 40 | -- | ||
| The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Bug Bite | |
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60 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | ||||||||
| Egg Moves (Details) | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Endure | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ||||||||
| Faint Attack |  | | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. | ||||||||
| Gust | | | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | Details | |
| A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage. | ||||||||
| Silver Wind | | | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Details | |
| The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats. | ||||||||
| Bug Buzz | | | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Details | |
| The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | ||||||||
| Night Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||||
| Bug Bite | | | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | ||||||||
| Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats | |||||||||
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| Stats | |||||||
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed | ||
| Base Stats | 31 | 45 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 40 | |
| Max Stats Hindering Nature |
Lv. 50 | 91 - 138 | 45 - 87 | 85 - 127 | 31 - 73 | 31 - 73 | 40 - 82 |
| Lv. 100 | 172 - 266 | 85 - 170 | 166 - 251 | 58 - 143 | 58 - 143 | 76 - 161 | |
| Max Stats Neutral Nature |
Lv. 50 | 91 - 138 | 50 - 97 | 95 - 142 | 35 - 82 | 35 - 82 | 45 - 92 |
| Lv. 100 | 172 - 266 | 95 - 189 | 185 - 279 | 65 - 159 | 65 - 159 | 85 - 179 | |
| Max Stats Beneficial Nature |
Lv. 50 | 91 - 138 | 55 - 106 | 104 - 156 | 38 - 90 | 38 - 90 | 49 - 101 |
| Lv. 100 | 172 - 266 | 104 - 207 | 203 - 306 | 71 - 174 | 71 - 174 | 93 - 196 | |
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