
Nincada is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is illustrated by artist Satoshi Nakai and is part of the Lost Thunder set from the Sun & Moon series.…
Nincada is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Lost Thunder set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 29/214 and is classified as Common. The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.”.
Card name: Nincada
Card number: 29/214
Set: Lost Thunder
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: SATOSHI NAKAI
Release date: November 2, 2018
National Pokédex number: 290
Nincada is most often collected as part of a complete Lost Thunder set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Nincada was illustrated by SATOSHI NAKAI.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Nincada is about $0.30. Recent listings range from roughly $0.20 (low) to
For context, the Lost Thunder set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Lost Thunder set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Nincada is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
As a Common card, Nincada was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Nincada appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Supreme Victors 117 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Nincada pokémon card is a Common card from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Lost Thunder set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.30; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Nincada is from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 29/214 with the Common rarity.
Nincada is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.30, within a recent range of roughly $0.20 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As a Common card, Nincada was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
Yes. Nincada appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.