bug type

Nincada

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#0290 · Gen 3 · BST 266

BugGround
Legal M-A
Usage rate
0.0%
Estimated win rate45.3%

Base stats

HP31
Atk45
Def90
SpA30
SpD30
Spe40

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP106
Atk65
Def110
SpA50
SpD50
Spe60

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP106
Atk65
Def110
SpA50
SpD50
Spe60

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 106 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)65110505060
Lonely71 ▲99 ▼505060
Brave71 ▲110505054 ▼
Adamant71 ▲11045 ▼5060
Naughty71 ▲1105045 ▼60
Bold58 ▼121 ▲505060
Docile(neutral)65110505060
Relaxed65121 ▲505054 ▼
Impish65121 ▲45 ▼5060
Lax65121 ▲5045 ▼60
Timid58 ▼110505066 ▲
Hasty6599 ▼505066 ▲
Serious(neutral)65110505060
Jolly6511045 ▼5066 ▲
Naive651105045 ▼66 ▲
Modest58 ▼11055 ▲5060
Mild6599 ▼55 ▲5060
Quiet6511055 ▲5054 ▼
Bashful(neutral)65110505060
Rash6511055 ▲45 ▼60
Calm58 ▼1105055 ▲60
Gentle6599 ▼5055 ▲60
Sassy651105055 ▲54 ▼
Careful6511045 ▼55 ▲60
Quirky(neutral)65110505060

Role · Legality

Trick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon. Based on its stat spread it tends to fit a trick room role in VGC. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Bug-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent

Common builds & options

Moves

  • bug type
    Special

    Special Bug STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    10

Abilities

Compound EyesRun Away

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Bug

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Frequently asked questions

＋Is Nincada good in ChampionsVGC?

Nincada can fit a trick room role. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Nincada?

Nincada is Bug/Ground-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.