Nincada Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 34 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarNincada Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Shield Nincada Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 5 |
| False Swipe | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 15 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 21 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 25 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Mind Reader | normal | Lv. 35 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 40 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Nincada Locations
Nincada can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Shield, including South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell, and Galar Route 5. The most reliable spawn is at South Lake Miloch, where you'll find it between Lv. 11 and 13 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Galar Route 5
2 encounters- grassLv. 16-18Hidden encounters5%Rare
- curryLv. 16-18Curry encounters17.48%Uncommon
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- grassLv. 7-11Hidden encounters30%
South Lake Miloch
1 encounter- grassLv. 11-13Hidden encounters10%40%