#290 · Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl · changed in this game
Nincada
BugGroundCompoundeyes
In Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl: First found in Eterna Forest (Interior) (Poké Radar, Lv 14-16). 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 and Run Away. 1 of its 11 level-up moves is new compared with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Absorb.
Level-up moves 11
| 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 |
| 5 | Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 15 | Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| 21 | Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| 25 | Metal Claw The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 30 | Fury Swipes The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 35 | Mind Reader The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 5 |
| 40 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 45 | Leech Life A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Bug | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| TM62 | Silver Wind | Bug | 60 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna Forest (Interior) | Poké Radar | 14-16 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Gust, Bide, Flail, Feint Attack, Night Slash
- Evolves into Ninjask — Level 20
- Evolves into Shedinja — Takes up a free party slot when Nincada evolves