#0290 · Gen 3 · 266 BST
Nincada
A starter-form Bug/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Compound Eyes.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
106/58/99/45/45/54
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
138/106/156/90/90/101
Abilities
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Nincada
Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 266. A starter-form Bug/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Compound Eyes.
Best stat: Defense (90 base)
Nincada's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Compound Eyes
- Run Away
How to use Nincada competitively
Open the damage calculator with Nincada selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Nincada appears in the species dropdown. Drop Nincada into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0290 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Bug / Ground |
| Abilities | Compound Eyes, Run Away |
| Base Stat Total | 266 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 31 / 45 / 90 / 30 / 30 / 40 |