Nincada Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nincada in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 35 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohNincada Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Nincada Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Nincada Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nincada via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| scratch | — | Lv. 1 |
| sand attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 5 |
| false swipe | — | Lv. 10 |
| mud slap | — | Lv. 15 |
| absorb | — | Lv. 21 |
| metal claw | — | Lv. 25 |
| fury swipes | — | Lv. 30 |
| mind reader | — | Lv. 35 |
| dig | — | Lv. 40 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Nincada Locations
Nincada can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, and Riverbank Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Eterna Forest, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 12 by radar with a 22% encounter rate.
Eterna Forest
1 encounter- radarLv. 10-1222%22%22%Special
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries