#0290Generation 3
Nincada — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
BugGround
Nincada is a Bug / Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Base Stats
| HP | 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 90 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | |
| Speed | 40 | |
| Total | 266 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Trainee Pokémon
- Height
- 0.5 m (1′08″)
- Weight
- 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
- Ability
- Compound Eyes
- Hidden Ability
- Run Away
- EV Yield
- 1 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 53
- Growth Rate
- Erratic
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Nincada differed:
- In Generations 3-4, Nincada has a base experience yield of 65.
- In Generations 3-7, Nincada has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Nincada?
Nincada is a Bug/Ground type Pokemon, classified as the Trainee Pokémon.
What does Nincada evolve into?
Nincada is part of an evolution line that includes Nincada, Ninjask, Shedinja.
What are Nincada's base stats?
Nincada has 31 HP, 45 Attack, 90 Defense, 30 Sp. Atk, 30 Sp. Def and 40 Speed, for a base stat total of 266.
What abilities can Nincada have?
Nincada can have the ability Compound Eyes, plus Run Away as a hidden ability.