Type matchups
Damage Nincada takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Ground type, Nincada has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Bug/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 31
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 266
Nincada has a base stat total of 266, higher than 7% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (90). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 31 HP, 90 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Nincada can have the abilities Compound Eyes and Run Away.
How to beat Nincada
Nincada takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Poison and Ground moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Nincada's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Nincada's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves. Moltres hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Nincada's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Nincada is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Nincada → Ninjask or Shedinja) and evolves into Ninjask or Shedinja.
Best counters to Nincada
Other Bug/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Nincada weak to?
As a Bug/Ground type, Nincada takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What is Nincada resistant to?
Nincada resists Fighting, Poison and Ground moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Nincada?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Galarian Zapdos and Moltres, which hit Nincada with super-effective attacks.