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Height

Trainer dude

Nincada
5

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

Trainer dudette

Nincada
55

12.1 lb
5.5 kg

Pokédex Description

Generation 3
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, LeafGreen

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Generation 4
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Generation 5
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

Generation 6
X

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Y

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.

Generation 8
Sword

Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Shield

It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.

Main Game Sprites

Generation 3 Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby, Sapphire FireRed, LeafGreen Emerald
Normal Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada
Shiny Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada

Generation 4 Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver

Diamond, Pearl Platinum HeartGold, SoulSilver
Normal Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada
Shiny Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada

Generation 5 Black & White, Black 2 & White 2

Black, White Black 2, White 2
Normal Nincada Nincada
Shiny Nincada Nincada

Generation 6 X & Y

X, Y Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Normal Nincada Nincada
Shiny Nincada Nincada

Generation 7 Sun & Moon

Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Normal Nincada Nincada
Shiny Nincada Nincada

Miscellaneous Game Art

HeartGold, SoulSilver HeartGold & SoulSilver Overworld

Left Down Up Right
Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada
Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada Nincada

Other Images

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Nincada

Nincada

Dream World artwork

Nincada