Nidoran♀ (#0029) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk4746–10889–212

Def5251–11498–223

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe4141–10278–199

Total275Higher than 9% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 41). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+102Max93No SP61Min54Scarf153Tailwind204

At max Speed, Nidoran♀ outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0029Nidoran♀Poison
1. Level 16#0030NidorinaPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone#0031NidoqueenPoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

5ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

10Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

15Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

20Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

25Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

30BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

35Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

40ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

45FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

50CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

55Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 28

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

Egg moves 11

EggBeat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

EggCharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggFocus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

EggPoison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15

EggPoison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

EggSkull BashRaises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.NormalPhys130100%10

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

EggVenom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#029Original Johto#095Updated Johto#095Coastal Kalos#104Let’s Go Kanto#029Crown Tundra#065

It uses its hard incisor teeth to crush and eat berries. The tip of a female Nidoran’s horn is a bit more rounded than the tip of a male’s horn.
Shield
Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators.
Sword
A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware—its small horn secretes venom.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.
FireRed
Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small- bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Emerald
NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked.
Crystal · Y
Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
Silver · SoulSilver
The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely po tent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
Gold · HeartGold
A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.
Yellow
Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese: ニドラン♀
Japanese (romaji): Nidoran♀
Korean: 니드런♀
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多蘭
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多兰
French: Nidoran♀
German: Nidoran♀
Spanish: Nidoran♀
Italian: Nidoran♀

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 235 ≈30.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 55
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterField
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Green 5 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Red 3 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 22Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 22Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Y 1 area

Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 11

X 1 area

Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 11

White 2 1 area

Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 1 area

Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

SoulSilver 3 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 3 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Pearl 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2

Diamond 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

LeafGreen 5 areas

Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

FireRed 4 areas

Kanto Underground PathTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Crystal 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Silver 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Gold 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Yellow 8 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36

Blue 6 areas

Kanto Underground PathTrade with an NPC · Lv 2–100
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Red 4 areas

Kanto Underground PathTrade with an NPC · Lv 2–100
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25