Nincada Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohNincada Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Platinum Nincada Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| scratch | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 1 |
| leech life | — | Lv. 5 |
| sand attack | — | Lv. 9 |
| fury swipes | — | Lv. 14 |
| mind reader | — | Lv. 19 |
| false swipe | — | Lv. 25 |
| mud slap | — | Lv. 31 |
| metal claw | — | Lv. 38 |
| dig | — | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Nincada Locations
Nincada can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Eterna Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 12 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).
Eterna Forest Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 11Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 14Radar on1%Very Rare