
Nincada is a Basic Pokémon card from the Vivid Voltage set in the Sword & Shield series. It has a Grass type and an HP of 40. The card features artwork by…
Nincada is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Vivid Voltage set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 13/185 and is classified as Common. The Vivid Voltage set was released on November 13, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.”.
Card name: Nincada
Card number: 13/185
Set: Vivid Voltage
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: Sekio
Release date: November 13, 2020
National Pokédex number: 290
Nincada is most often collected as part of a complete Vivid Voltage 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 Sekio.
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 $0.18. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to
For context, the Vivid Voltage set has a median card value near $0.36 and an average near .93, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -40% over the last 7 days and -25% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Vivid Voltage 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.
PSA has graded 9 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 55.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
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.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 9 copies to date.
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 Vivid Voltage set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Vivid Voltage set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.18; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Nincada is from the Vivid Voltage set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 13/185 with the Common rarity.
Nincada is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.18, within a recent range of roughly $0.05 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 9 copies so far, with about 55.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 9 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 55.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
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 Vivid Voltage set was released on November 13, 2020.
Yes. Nincada appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.