No. 0029

Nidoran♀

Poison Pin Pokémon

Official art

Nidoran♀ is a Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground and Psychic, with a base stat total of 275. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 7 kg 15.4 lbs
Base stat total: 275 Higher than 9% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Poison Point Rivalry Hustle

Pokédex entryShield

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.

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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314

Atk4760–10889–212

Def5264–11498–223

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe4154–10278–199

Total275Higher than 9% 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: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundPsychic

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingGrassPoison

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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 41); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+102Max93No SP61Min54

Scarf153Tailwind204

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Nidoran♀ against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Nidoran♀ · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
93		Nidoran♀ · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
61		Nidoran♀ · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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

Poison Point
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be poisoned.
Other Pokémon with Poison Point 18
Nidorina Nidoqueen Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Seadra Paldean Wooper Qwilfish Roselia Budew Roserade Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Skrelp Dragalge Overqwil Clodsire
Rivalry
This Pokémon's attacks do 1.25× on same gender targets; 0.75× on opposite gender.
Other Pokémon with Rivalry 17
Nidorina Nidoqueen Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Beautifly Shinx Luxio Luxray Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar
Hustle, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5× and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8×.
Other Pokémon with Hustle 21
Rattata Raticate Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Togepi Togetic Corsola Remoraid Delibird Combee Togekiss Hisuian Lilligant Darumaka Rufflet Durant Deino Zweilous Flapple Dracozolt Squawkabilly

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
5	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
10	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
15	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
20	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
25	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
30	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
35	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
40	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
45	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
50	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
55	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 28


HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Special	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15

Egg moves 11


Egg	Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
Egg	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.	Poison	Physical	50	100%	15
Egg	Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.	Poison	Physical	50	100%	25
Egg	Skull BashRaises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Normal	Physical	130	100%	10
Egg	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Egg	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Egg	Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.	Poison	Status	—	100%	20

Biology

Eggs from both Nidoran lines can contain Nidoran of either gender. It is docile and unwilling to fight, but when encouraged, its horn and barbs can secrete poison. It uses its whiskers to check the wind for predators, and its incisors for chewing through berries.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#700 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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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

English: Nidoran♀
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

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

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.