Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Buzz. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Nincada takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 310
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 439 CP
Nincada moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Nincada is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Nincada
How to get Nincada
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 16 | 664 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 16 | 719 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 409 | 450 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 509 | 559 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 409 | 450 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 309 | 340 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 409 | 450 |
Is Nincada good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Nincada has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 34 |
| Lv 3 | 57 |
| Lv 4 | 80 |
| Lv 5 | 103 |
| Lv 6 | 126 |
| Lv 7 | 150 |
| Lv 8 | 173 |
| Lv 9 | 196 |
| Lv 10 | 219 |
| Lv 11 | 241 |
| Lv 12 | 263 |
| Lv 13 | 285 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 307 |
| Lv 15 | 329 |
| Lv 16 | 351 |
| Lv 17 | 373 |
| Lv 18 | 395 |
| Lv 19 | 417 |
| Lv 20 | 439 |
| Lv 21 | 461 |
| Lv 22 | 483 |
| Lv 23 | 505 |
| Lv 24 | 527 |
| Lv 25 | 549 |
| Lv 26 | 570 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 592 |
| Lv 28 | 614 |
| Lv 29 | 636 |
| Lv 30 | 658 |
| Lv 31 | 669 |
| Lv 32 | 680 |
| Lv 33 | 691 |
| Lv 34 | 702 |
| Lv 35 | 713 |
| Lv 36 | 724 |
| Lv 37 | 735 |
| Lv 38 | 746 |
| Lv 39 | 757 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 768 |
| Lv 41 | 778 |
| Lv 42 | 788 |
| Lv 43 | 798 |
| Lv 44 | 807 |
| Lv 45 | 817 |
| Lv 46 | 828 |
| Lv 47 | 838 |
| Lv 48 | 848 |
| Lv 49 | 858 |
| Lv 50 | 868 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0290
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 5.50 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0290_POKEMON_NINCADA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nincada in Pokemon GO?
Nincada's best moveset is Scratch with Bug Buzz. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Nincada's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nincada takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Water. It resists Fighting, Ground, Poison. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Nincada's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nincada reaches 868 CP at level 50 and 768 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Nincada?
A 15/15/15 Nincada shows 439 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 549 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 329 CP.