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Nincada

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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/Leaf Green Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.

Diamond/Pearl It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.

Sprites

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

R/S Emerald Back
Normal
Shiny (missing)

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Diamond/Pearl/Platinum

Diamond/Pearl Back Platinum Back
Normal
Shiny

Sugimori

Needs better cutting out, I know.