Nincada Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 42 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Pearl
SinnohNincada Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Pearl Nincada Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| 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 Pearl Nincada Locations
Nincada can only be caught in Pokémon Pearl at Eterna Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 11 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).
Eterna Forest Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 10Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 11Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Radar on1%Very Rare