Nincada (Pokémon)


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Nincada (Japanese: ツチニン Tutinin) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into starting at level 20. Additionally, if the undefined has a spare slot in the party and an extra, a will appear in the player's party when Nincada evolves. An extra Poké Ball is not necessary to obtain Shedinja in Generation III.

Biology
Nincada is a small, whitish, insectoid Pokémon. It has a pointed snout, a thin stripe that dips in a V-shaped pattern between its eyes, and two whisker-like antennae on its face. Its eyes are black with green iris-like rings inside. As it is virtually blind, it uses its antennae to sense its surroundings. On its back is a pair of small, green wings. Its hind legs are white, but the forelegs are brown and have sharp claws. The claws are used to carve the roots of tree and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada builds underground nests at the It does not like sunlight, so it avoids it.

Major appearances
Nincada debuted in A Three Team Scheme. It belonged to a boy named Keanu, who lived in his Secret Base in solitude. It later became a target for one of 's schemes.

Minor appearances
A Nincada appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), where Kellyn used his Capture Styler on it and had it a pit trap for J's henchmen to fall in.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Nincada belonging to Shelly appeared in Can I Ninjask You a Question?, where it was given to fellow admin Amber. Amber's new Pokémon soon evolved into, leaving behind a , as well.

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Evolution
''Note: The Poké Ball has to be a regular Poké Ball. Note: In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Shedinja will not be mentioned when evolving Nincada, but will subsequently appear in 's Assembly.

Trivia

 * Nincada is the only Pokémon that evolves into two Pokémon at once.
 * Nincada is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 266.
 * Nincada is the only Pokémon to have a higher base stat total than its evolution, as it has 30 more base stat points than Shedinja.

Origin
It appears to be based on a.

Name origin
Nincada is a combination of ' and '.

Tutinin is a combination of 土に埋める tsuchiniumeru (to bury in the ground) and ninja.