Where to catch, #0290
Nincada in Sword and Shield: 6 places, levels 7 to 60
17 encounters by area
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Field (Max Den A) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 15 to 20 | 20% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 1 star. |
| Bridge Field (Max Den A) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 25 to 30 | 30% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars. |
| Bridge Field (Max Den H) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 15 to 20 | 20% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 1 star. |
| Bridge Field (Max Den H) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 25 to 30 | 30% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars. |
| Dappled Grove (Max Den B) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 15 to 20 | 20% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 1 star. |
| Dappled Grove (Max Den B) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 25 to 30 | 30% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars. |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den B) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 15 to 20 | 20% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 1 star. |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den B) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 25 to 30 | 30% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars. |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den F) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 15 to 20 | 20% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 1 star. |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den F) | Catch a wild dynamax or gigantamax pokémon in a max raid battle | 25 to 30 | 30% | Start max raid in a den with a weak, red pillar of light.; Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars. |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 to 18 | 5% | Any |
| South Lake Miloch (Main Area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 to 13 | 40% | Before entering the Hall of Fame; During a sandstorm |
| South Lake Miloch (Main Area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 to 13 | 10% | Before entering the Hall of Fame; During intense sun |
| South Lake Miloch (Main Area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 60 | 40% | Enter the Hall of Fame; During a sandstorm |
| South Lake Miloch (Main Area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 60 | 10% | Enter the Hall of Fame; During intense sun |
| West Lake Axewell | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 to 11 | 30% | Before entering the Hall of Fame; During a sandstorm |
| West Lake Axewell | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 60 | 30% | Enter the Hall of Fame; During a sandstorm |
Places
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields and 3 more
Bridge FieldDappled GroveRolling FieldsRoute 5South Lake MilochWest Lake Axewell
Other games
Also found in 7 other games
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