Nincada Pokémon Ruby: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Ruby. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and the complete moveset of 32 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor).
Pokémon Ruby
HoennNincada Pokemon Ruby Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Ruby Nincada Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Ruby Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Ruby.
| 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