Nincada
National Dex #290 · Bug / Ground
Abilities: Compoundeyes
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Platinum Five Changes
Level-up moves
| Level | Change |
|---|---|
| Lv5 | Leech Life → Bug Bite |
| Lv45 → Lv31 | Dig moved |
| Lv31 | Removed: Mud-Slap |
TM/HM compatibility
| Machine | Change |
|---|---|
| TM93 | Added: Hone Claws |
| TM100 | Added: Round |
| TM110 | Added: Struggle Bug |
Base Stats
HP31
Attack45
Defense90
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def30
Speed40
Evolution
- Into Ninjask: Level 20
- Into Shedinja: Extra Pokémon when Nincada evolves at Level 20, with a free party slot and a Poké Ball in the Bag
Level-up Moveset
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch |
| 1 | Harden |
| 5 | Bug Bite |
| 9 | Sand-Attack |
| 14 | Fury Swipes |
| 19 | Mind Reader |
| 25 | False Swipe |
| 31 | Dig |
| 38 | Metal Claw |
TM & HM Compatibility
| Machine | Move |
|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect |
| TM19 | Giga Drain |
| TM21 | Frustration |
| TM22 | SolarBeam |
| TM27 | Return |
| TM28 | Dig |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |
| TM32 | Double Team |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |
| TM42 | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest |
| TM54 | False Swipe |
| TM58 | Endure |
| TM70 | Flash |
| TM81 | X-Scissor |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk |
| TM83 | Natural Gift |
| TM87 | Swagger |
| TM90 | Substitute |
| TM93 | Hone Claws |
| TM100 | Round |
| TM110 | Struggle Bug |
| HM01 | Cut |