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'''Nincada''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ツチニン''' ''Tutinin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].
'''Nincada''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ツチニン''' ''Tutinin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20 and, upon evolution, {{p|Shedinja}} if the player has an empty slot in their [[party]] and an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} on hand. In Generation III, an extra Poké Ball is not necessary to obtain Shedinja.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20 and, upon evolution, {{p|Shedinja}}, if the player has an empty slot in their [[party]] and an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} on hand.
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
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The claws are used to carve into the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada builds underground nests at the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|roots of trees in tropical and temperate forests}}. It can occasionally live up to 10 years underground. It does not like sunlight, so it avoids it. Nincada is nearly blind due to living almost entirely underground, as such, it uses its antennae to see instead.
The claws are used to carve into the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada builds underground nests at the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|roots of trees in tropical and temperate forests}}. It can occasionally live up to 10 years underground. It does not like sunlight, so it avoids it. Nincada is nearly blind due to living almost entirely underground, as such, it uses its antennae to see instead.


==In the anime==
===Evolution===
[[File:Kellyn Nincada.png|thumb|left|250px|Nincada in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Nincada evolves into {{p|Ninjask}} and can also evolve into {{p|Shedinja}} simultaneously, which appears in an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.
===Major appearances===
Nincada debuted in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. It belonged to a boy named [[Keanu]], who lived in his [[Secret Base]] in solitude. It later became a target for one of {{TRT}}'s schemes.


===Minor appearances===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', [[Kellyn]] used his [[Capture Styler]] on a Nincada and had it {{m|Dig}} a pit trap for [[J's henchmen]] to fall in.
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{{Evobox/1branch2
Multiple Nincada appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]'', where they evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}. One of them left behind a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja}}, which entered one of [[Goh]]'s {{i|Poké Ball}}s and became his Pokémon.
|type1=Bug
{{-}}
|type2=Ground
 
|no1=0290
===Pokédex entries===
|name1=Nincada
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
|type1-1=Bug
{{Animedexbody|AG027|Nincada|Ash's Pokédex|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. Nincada lives most of its life inside the earth and uses its sharp claws to tap into tree roots, extracting nutrients and moisture.}}
|type2-1=Ground
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
|evo1a=
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
|no2a=0291
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Nincada|Goh's Rotom Phone|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Ground}} type. Nincada can live underground for more than 10 years, taking in nutrients from tree roots.}}
|name2a=Ninjask
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
|type1-2a=Bug
 
|type2-2a=Flying
==In the manga==
|evo1b=
[[File:Shelly Nincada Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Nincada in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
|no2b=0292
===Ash & Pikachu===
|name2b=Shedinja
A Nincada appeared in a flashback in ''[[SP22|A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Winstrate family]].
|type1-2b=Bug
 
|type2-2b=Ghost}}
===Pokémon Adventures===
</div>
In ''[[PS246|Can I Ninjask You a Question?]]'', {{tc|Aqua Admin}} [[Shelly]] gave a Nincada to fellow admin {{adv|Amber}}. Amber's new Pokémon soon evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving behind a {{p|Shedinja}} as well.
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Nincada (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Ground}}
|type=Bug|type2=Ground
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|oras1=Soft Sand|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Soft Sand|5|rows=3}}
|swsh1=Soft Sand|swsh1type=None|swsh1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
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{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/8|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/8|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/8|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/8|415|Combee}}<br>{{MSP/8|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/8|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/8|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/8|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/8|557|Dwebble}}<br>{{MSP/8|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8|595|Joltik}}{{MSP/8|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/8|632|Durant}}{{MSP/8|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/8|637|Volcarona}}<br>{{MSP/8|736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/8|737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/8|738|Vikavolt}}{{MSP/8|751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/8|752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/8|768|Golisopod}}<br>{{MSP/8|850|Sizzlipede}}{{MSP/8|851|Centiskorch}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/8c|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8c|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/8c|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/8c|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/8c|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8c|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8c|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/8c|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/8c|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/8c|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/8c|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/8c|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8c|595|Joltik}}{{MSP/8c|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/8c|632|Durant}}{{MSP/8c|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/8c|637|Volcarona}}{{MSP/8c|736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/8c|737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/8c|738|Vikavolt}}{{MSP/8c|751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/8c|752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/8c|768|Golisopod}}{{MSP/8c|850|Sizzlipede}}{{MSP/8c|851|Centiskorch}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/8|617|Accelgor}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/8c|617|Accelgor}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/8|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/8|589|Escavalier}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/8c|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8c|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/8c|589|Escavalier}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8|637|Volcarona}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8c|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8c|637|Volcarona}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8|452|Drapion}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8c|452|Drapion}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}


{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/BDSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/BDSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP/BDSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP/BDSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/BDSP|168|Ariados}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP/BDSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP/BDSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/BDSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/BDSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/BDSP|269|Dustox}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/BDSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/BDSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/BDSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP/BDSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP/BDSP|415|Combee}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/BDSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/BDSP|469|Yanmega}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0013|Weedle}}{{MSP/H|0015|Beedrill}}{{MSP/H|0127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/H|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/H|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/H|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/H|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP/BDSP|291|Ninjask}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|&mdash;|100|5|{{colorlink|Grand Underground|000|^}}|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0290|Nincada}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|&mdash;|100|5|{{colorlink|Grand Underground|000|^}}|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP/BDSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP/BDSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/BDSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/BDSP|330|Flygon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0046|Paras}}{{MSP/H|0047|Parasect}}{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/BDSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/BDSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP/BDSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/BDSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/BDSP|269|Dustox}}<br>{{MSP/BDSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/BDSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP/BDSP|415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/H|0415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/BDSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/BDSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/BDSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/BDSP|472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}


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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
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! Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Card
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|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
|IQ=D
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Lucario}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Stealth Cavern]]
|P1=Here comes Nincada, the underground ninja!
|P2=I am suffering...
}}
}}
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===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
Nincada [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20 and, upon evolution, {{p|Shedinja}} if the player has an empty slot in their [[party]] and an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} on hand. Note that the Poké Ball has to be a regular Poké Ball. In [[Generation III]], an extra Poké Ball is not necessary to obtain Shedinja.
 
In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}, Shedinja will not be mentioned when evolving Nincada, but will subsequently appear in {{p|Chimecho}}'s Assembly.
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''Note: The Poké Ball has to be a {{i|Poké Ball|regular Poké Ball}}.<br>
''Note: In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], Shedinja will not be mentioned when evolving Nincada, but will subsequently appear in {{p|Chimecho}}'s Assembly.''


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
[[File:Nincada anime.png|thumb|250x250px|Nincada in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
Nincada debuted in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. It belonged to a boy named [[Keanu]], who lived in his [[Secret Base]] in solitude. It later became a target for one of {{TRT}}'s schemes.
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', [[Kellyn]] used his [[Capture Styler]] on a Nincada and had it {{m|Dig}} a pit trap for [[J's henchmen]] to fall in.
Multiple Nincada appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]'', where they evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}. One of them left behind a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja}}, which entered one of [[Goh]]'s {{i|Poké Ball}}s and became his Pokémon.
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===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG027|Nincada|Ash's Pokédex|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. Nincada lives most of its life inside the earth and uses its sharp claws to tap into tree roots, extracting nutrients and moisture.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Nincada|Goh's Rotom Phone|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Ground}} type. Nincada can live underground for more than 10 years, taking in nutrients from tree roots.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Shelly Nincada Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Nincada in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Nincada appeared in a flashback in ''[[SP22|A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Winstrate family]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS246|Can I Ninjask You a Question?]]'', {{tc|Aqua Admin}} [[Shelly]] gave a Nincada to fellow admin {{adv|Amber}}. Amber's new Pokémon soon evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving behind a {{p|Shedinja}} as well.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Nincada (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}}
Nincada appears to be based on a {{wp|cicada}} {{wp|Nymph (biology)|nymph}}. Its association with {{wp|ninjas}} may be inspired by stories of ninjas using cicadas to mask their own sounds, or a reference to the ''utsusemi no jutsu'' (cicada skin technique), a technique using decoys to misdirect opponents.
Nincada appears to be based on a {{wp|cicada}} {{wp|Nymph (biology)|nymph}}. Its association with {{wp|ninjas}} may be inspired by stories of ninjas using cicadas to mask their own sounds, or a reference to {{jwp|忍法#忍び道具を使う術|fabled ninja technique}}s: ''doton no jutsu'' (escape jutsu), a technique of sneaking into a pre-dug hole and hiding until the opponent is gone and ''utsusemi no jutsu'' (cicada skin technique), a technique using decoys to misdirect opponents.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|zh_cmn=土居忍士 ''Tǔjūrěnshì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tǔ''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''jū''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''rěnzhě''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''shì''|suffix for skilled person}}
|zh_cmn=土居忍士 ''Tǔjūrěnshì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tǔ''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''jū''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''rěnzhě''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''shì''|suffix for skilled person}}
|zh_yue=土居忍士 ''Tóugēuiyáhnsih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tóu''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''gēui''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''yánjé''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''sih''|suffix for skilled person}}
|zh_yue=土居忍士 ''Tóugēuiyáhnsih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tóu''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''gēui''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''yánjé''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''sih''|suffix for skilled person}}
|hi=निनकडा ''Nincada''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=माटिन्जा ''Maatinja''|himeaning=From {{tt|माटी ''maati''|soil}} and ''ninja''
|ru=Нинкада ''Ninkada''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Нинкада ''Ninkada''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=สึจินิน ''Suechinin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=สึจินิน ''Suechinin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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