This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
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Sapphire
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Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
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Emerald
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It makes its nest at the roots of a mighty tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil.
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FireRed
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Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
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LeafGreen
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Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
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Pearl
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It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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