Nincada Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 43 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosNincada Pokemon Y Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Y Nincada Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Y Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leech Life | bug | Lv. 5 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 9 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 14 |
| Mind Reader | normal | Lv. 19 |
| False Swipe | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 31 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 38 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Y Nincada Locations
Nincada can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Y, including Friend Safari Ground and Kalos Route 6 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Ground, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 2).
Kalos Route 6 Area
1 encounter- rough terrainLv. 1210%Uncommon
Friend Safari Ground
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 233%Frequent