Nincada - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Nincada can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Nincada learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5Leech LifeBugPhysical 20 100
9Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
19Mind ReaderNormalStatus
25False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
38Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
45DigGroundPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Nincada learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
EndureNormalStatus
Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by HM

Nincada is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Nincada can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Nincada learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5Leech LifeBugPhysical 20 100
9Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
13Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
21Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
25Mind ReaderNormalStatus
29BideNormalPhysical
33False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
37DigGroundPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Nincada learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
EndureNormalStatus
Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Nincada can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Nincada is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Nincada is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Nincada can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Nincada egg move parents

Nincada's egg groups: Bug

The egg moves for Nincada are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Nincada with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Nincada with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

Endure

Feint Attack

Final Gambit

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Gust

Night Slash

Silver Wind