Nincada

BugGroundCompoundEyes, Run Away (hidden)

Route 30 · Lv 2-4 Route 30 · Lv 2-4 Route 30 · Lv 2-4 Open in the guide Compare

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Route 30 (Grass (night), Lv 2-4). Its type (Bug / Ground) and base stats (total 266) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains CompoundEyes and loses Compound Eyes. 2 of its 11 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Absorb and Bide.

Level-up moves 13

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.	Ground	Stat	—	100	15
1	Scratch Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.	Normal	Phys	40	100	35
1	Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
5	Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
9	Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.	Ground	Stat	—	100	15
13	Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Spec	20	100	25
15	Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.	Ground	Spec	20	100	10
20	False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100	40
22	Fury Swipes The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.	Normal	Phys	18	80	15
23	Metal Claw The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.	Steel	Phys	50	95	35
29	Bide The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.	Normal	Phys	—	—	10
30	Mind Reader The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.	Normal	Stat	—	—	5
38	Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.	Ground	Phys	80	100	10

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 25

#	Move · where to get it	Type	Pow
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	60
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—
TM17	Protect	Normal	—
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	75
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	120
TM27	Return	Normal	—
TM28	Dig	Ground	80
TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	—
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60
TM42	Facade	Normal	70
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	70
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	40
TM58	Endure	Normal	—
TM70	Flash	Normal	—
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	80
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	—
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—
HM01	Cut	Normal	50

Where to find Nincada

Area	Method	Level
Route 30	Grass (night)	2-4
Route 30	Grass (night, Hoenn Sound)	2-4
Route 30	Grass (night, Sinnoh Sound)	2-4

Other changes in this game

Evolves into Ninjask — at level 20
Evolves into Shedinja — at level 20, into a spare party slot
Egg moves: Endure, Feint Attack, Gust, Silver Wind, Bug Buzz, Night Slash, Bug Bite
Tutor moves: Mud-Slap, Fury Cutter, Snore, Spite, String Shot, Bug Bite