Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Nincada [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Ground-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0x
0.5x
2x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nincada? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Nincada, a brilliant Pokémon that excels with Bug and Ground typing! Nincada is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Nincada's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Species: Nincada Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band Ability: Compound Eyes Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD Moveset: - Double-Edge / Return - Silver Wind / Leech Life - Shadow Ball - Metal Claw
Physical Sweeper Nincada (Compound Eyes)
Nincada excels as an incredible Physical Sweeper during single battles. It tries to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nincada's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nincada recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Compound Eyes, Nincada's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Silver Wind is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Bug-type move (Nincada recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Nincada's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Nincada? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Nincada Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band Ability: Compound Eyes Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD Moveset: - Double-Edge / Return - Silver Wind / Leech Life - Shadow Ball - Metal Claw
Doubles Physical Sweeper Nincada (Compound Eyes)
In double battles, Nincada's Physical Sweeper role is pretty popular. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with formidable physical attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nincada's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nincada recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Compound Eyes, Nincada's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Silver Wind is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Bug-type move (Nincada recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Nincada's attack by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Nincada can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Nincada.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nincada can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Nincada
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nincada's stats
Harden
Metal Claw
Silver Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Nincada
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Nincada in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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