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
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Nincada raid guide
Best counters against Nincada
How to get Nincada
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (126 Defense / 104 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nincada's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nincada takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Ground, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nincada's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nincada reaches 868 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 768 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Nincada?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nincada shows 439 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 549 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Nincada in Pokemon GO?
Nincada spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nincada be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nincada depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.