Type Matchups
Nincada is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Water, Ice moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Nincada by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Nincada excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 266.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Nincada fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Nincada weak to?
Nincada is weak to Fire (2×), Water (2×), Ice (2×), Flying (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Nincada?
The best teammates for Nincada are Chinchou, Lanturn, Squirtle because they resist Nincada's key weaknesses.
Is Nincada good for competitive?
Nincada can work on a team with proper support. Nincada excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 266.
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Nincada is a Bug-type Pokémon
Nincada is a Ground-type Pokémon
Chinchou covers Nincada's weaknesses
Lanturn covers Nincada's weaknesses
Squirtle covers Nincada's weaknesses
Wartortle covers Nincada's weaknesses
Blastoise covers Nincada's weaknesses
Nincada is available in Scarlet Violet
Nincada is available in Sword Shield
Nincada is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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