Nidoqueen: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk92100–158170–311

Def8796–152161–300

SpA7585–139139–273

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe7686–140141–276

Total505Higher than 73% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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

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Type matchups

PoisonGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

GroundIcePsychicWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingRock

¼×

Poison

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingGhostSteelFireGrassDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 76); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+140Max128No SP96Min86Scarf210Tailwind280

At max Speed, Nidoqueen outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be poisoned.
Everything about Poison Point →
Other Pokémon with Poison Point 18
Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Seadra Paldean Wooper Qwilfish Roselia Budew Roserade Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Skrelp Dragalge Overqwil Clodsire
This Pokémon's attacks do 1.25× on same gender targets; 0.75× on opposite gender.
Everything about Rivalry →
Other Pokémon with Rivalry 17
Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Beautifly Shinx Luxio Luxray Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar
This Pokémon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3× power; nullifies the effects.
Everything about Sheer Force →
Other Pokémon with Sheer Force 31
Nidoking Krabby Kingler Tauros Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Steelix Makuhita Hariyama Mawile Mega Camerupt Trapinch Bagon Cranidos Rampardos Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Darmanitan Druddigon Rufflet Braviary Landorus Toucannon Cufant Copperajah Kleavor Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly Cetoddle Cetitan

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

1Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

1Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

1FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.DarkStatus—100%15

1Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

1SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

1Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 51

TM83Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15

HM08Rock Climb20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20

TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMFire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMSandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TMTormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TMTauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TMPoison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMDragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TMFocus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TMAvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TMShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TMStone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

Biology

It can poison prey with its spikes, cause tremors, or knock opponents flying with tackles. It is protective of its children, carrying them in the gaps between its spines, and sealing its burrow. While around its young, its spikes do not secrete poison.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Drill Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#031Original Johto#097Updated Johto#097Coastal Kalos#106Let’s Go Kanto#031Crown Tundra#067

It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present.
Shield
Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack.
Sword
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
FireRed · Y
It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
Emerald
NIDOQUEEN’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
Crystal
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
Its body is covered with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Gold · HeartGold
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Nidoqueen
Japanese: ニドクイン
Japanese (romaji): Nidoqueen
Korean: 니드퀸
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多后
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多后
French: Nidoqueen
German: Nidoqueen
Spanish: Nidoqueen
Italian: Nidoqueen

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 3 HP
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 227
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Nidorina: Use Moon Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.