#234 · Pokémon Soulgold
Nincada
BugGroundCompound Eyes, Run Away (hidden)
Level-up moves 11
| 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 |
| 29 | Bide Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | Normal | Phys | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 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 23
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic Lost Woods (item ball) | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage House 1 (gift) | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Ilex Forest (item ball) | Fire | — |
| TM17 | Protect Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Gate Route 40 Trainer Hill Courtyard (gift) | Normal | 1 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam Route 27 (item ball) | Grass | 120 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (gift) | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Leech Life National Park Normal (item ball) | Bug | 80 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball Ecruteak City Gym (gift) | Ghost | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Route 27 House (gift) | Rock | — |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 37 (item ball) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Rinto Village (gift) | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Round Goldenrod City Radio Tower 3F (gift) | Normal | 60 |
| TM54 | False Swipe Gate Goldenrod City Route 35 (gift) | Normal | 40 |
| TM76 | Hone Claws Violet City Mart (mart) | Dark | — |
| TM77 | Dig Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Ground | 80 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor Azalea Town (mart, after 4th badge) | Bug | 80 |
| TM87 | Giga Drain Azalea Town Mart (mart) | Grass | 75 |
| TM90 | Substitute Mahogany Town Shop (after rocket hideout event) | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest (gift) | Steel | 50 |
| HM05 | Flash Sprout Tower 3F (gift) | Normal | — |
Where to find Nincada
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruins of Alph Outside | Grass | 6-8 | |
| National Park Normal | Grass | 13-18 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Ninjask — Level 20
- Evolves into Shedinja — Split From Evo (1 Poke Ball in Bag)
- Innates (always active, on top of whichever ability it has): Sand Veil