Nincada

BugGroundCompound Eyes, Run Away

Granite Cave Section 4 · Lv 3-6 Route 101 · Lv 3-4 Route 115 · Lv 6-9 Open in the guide Compare

In Omega Ruby Origins: First found in Granite Cave Section 4 (Grass, Lv 3-6), and in 3 more areas. Its type (Bug / Ground), base stats (total 266) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 1 of its 10 level-up moves is new compared with Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire: Absorb.

Level-up moves 10

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Sand Attack Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.	Ground	Stat	0	100	15
1	Scratch Scratches the foe with sharp claws.	Normal	Phys	40	100	35
5	Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.	Normal	Stat	0	0	30
10	False Swipe An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100	40
15	Mud-Slap Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.	Ground	Spec	20	100	10
21	Absorb An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.	Grass	Spec	20	100	25
25	Metal Claw A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.	Steel	Phys	50	95	35
30	Fury Swipes Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.	Normal	Phys	18	80	15
35	Mind Reader Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.	Normal	Stat	0	0	5
40	Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.	Ground	Phys	80	100	10

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

TMs & HMs

This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.

Where to find Nincada

Area	Method	Level
Granite Cave Section 4	Grass	3-6
Route 101	Grass	3-4
Route 115	Super Rod	6-9
Route 118	Super Rod	26-30

Other changes in this game

Evolves into Ninjask at Level 20
Evolves into Shedinja at Level 20, as a second Pokémon, if you have a free party slot and a spare Poké Ball
Can be taught by TM or HM: Toxic, Hidden Power, Sunny Day, Protect, Giga Drain, Frustration, Solar Beam, Return, Dig, Shadow Ball, Double Team, Sandstorm, Aerial Ace, Facade, Secret Power, Rest, X-cutter, Flash