Nincada Movesets: EVs, Items, Natures & Tera

Nincada Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Final Gambit

LC Generation 7

Item: Eviolite
Nature: Naive
EVs: HP 188 / Attack 76 / Defense 36 / Speed 196

Moves

Final Gambit Fighting Special

Power — Accuracy 100 PP 5

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.
Leech Life Bug Physical

Power 80 Accuracy 100 PP 10

Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

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Analysis

This set attempts to knock out an opposing Pokemon with Final Gambit but is unable to take down most bulky Pokemon with it. Pokemon such as Onix and Mudbray make better choices for teams, as they have better bulk and can threaten opposing teams without the need for Final Gambit.

Generation 4 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Physical Tank

LC Generation 4

Item: Oran Berry
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: HP 188 / Attack 80 / Defense 200 / Sp. Def 36
IVs: Attack 30 / Defense 30

Moves

Bug Bite Bug Physical

Power 60 Accuracy 100 PP 20

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Toxic Poison Status

Accuracy 90 PP 10

A poison move with increasing damage.

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Analysis

Nincada's typing and superb Base 90 Defense stat allow it to sponge physical attacks from a variety of Pokemon. Bug Bite is Nincada's primary means of attacking, allowing it to deal damage and possibly restore its health simultaneously. Toxic has the ability to hinder many Pokemon that this Nincada will switch into. Aerial Ace hits Fighting-types pretty hard, and the last slot boils down to preference; Hidden Power Ice is primarily for Gligar and Hippopotas, though it should be noted that they will also not enjoy Toxic, whereas Hidden Power Ground can potentially hit Croagunk for an OHKO, while Croagunk can only muster a 2HKO with Ice Punch in return. If using Hidden Power Ground, throw in an extra 4 EVs into Nincada's Special Defense so as to compensate for the IV loss. Because this set is supposed to stop physical attackers cold, major Special Defense investment is not necessary. Munchlax makes a good partner for this set, as it can easily take all special attacks that are aimed at Nincada. In addition, Nincada has defensive synergy with Munchlax, as it can take most Fighting-type attacks that are launched at Munchlax. Speaking of specially defensive partners, Mantyke has the highest Special Defense stat in the metagame, at a whopping base 120. Mantyke can sponge Fire-type attacks with ease, and, thanks to its Water Absorb ability, can even restore its own health when hit by a Water-type attack. In addition, Nincada takes nothing from the Electric-type attacks that threaten Mantyke.

Nincada Movesets & Competitive Sets

Nincada Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Moves

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Generation 4 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Moves

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