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Nincada

Vivid Voltage 013/185 • common

Set: Vivid Voltage
Number: 013/185
Rarity: Common
Released: 2020
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.06
Artist: Sekio

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.02 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Nincada from the Vivid Voltage set represents the typical grass-type evolution chain found in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. While it is a common card, collectors often prize it for its role in showcasing the unique biology of the Pokémon, which is famously known for leaving behind a shed shell when it evolves.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyAbsorb10

Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Nincada, card number 013/185, was released as part of the Vivid Voltage expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2020. As a common grass-type Pokémon card, it serves as a foundational element within the Sword & Shield series, designed to represent the Hoenn-region bug type in a modern competitive landscape. The artwork captures the species' signature burrowing behavior, grounding the card in the established lore of the series while maintaining the aesthetic standards of the modern card design era.

The illustration was created by artist SATOSHI SHIRAI, whose work frequently emphasizes the organic, earthy habitats of insectoid Pokémon. By utilizing soft textures and a focus on the creature's environment, the design aims to evoke the feeling of a woodland encounter. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for collectors completing the Vivid Voltage set, valued primarily for its role in set completion and its accessible, illustrative depiction of a classic character.

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