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Nincada is a Bug, Ground-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. It evolves into Ninjask when fed 50 candies. Shedinja is a member of Nincada's family, however these two Pokémon are not related with each other by evolution.
Pokédex description
Trainee Pokémon
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.
- Nincada's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
| 5 (10) |
| 6 (12) |
Charged attacks
| 55 (23) |
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| 90 (24) |
| 50 (23) |
Evolution family
Nincada is part of a three-member family.
| 144. |  #290 Nincada |
|  #291 Ninjask | ||||
 #292 Shedinja | |||||||
Availability
- Nincada was released with the change of Field Research on November 1st, 2018.
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Shiny form of Nincada was released on A Drive to Investigate on March 20th, 2020.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild | 658 713 (weather boosted) | Not in wild normally
Increased spawns in: |
 Eggs | 439 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
 Research tasks | 329 | Field Research: Catch 10 Pokémon; Make 5 Nice Throws; Make 2 Great Throws in a row: A Drive to Investigate Evolve 3 Bug-type Pokémon: Bug Out 2019 Catch 5 Bug-type Pokémon: 2018 Nov |
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Nincada Pokédex entry
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