Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
Fire Red
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Leaf Green
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Diamond
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pearl
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Platinum
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Heart Gold
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Soul Silver
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Black
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
White
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Black 2
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
White 2
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
X
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Y
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Sword
Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Shield
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
