Name origin

nido
Japanese for two (referring to its counterpart)
ran
blue/purple orchid (Japanese)
female symbol


Nidoran♀ artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 029
Type Poison
Species Poison Pin Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)
Abilities Poison Point
Rivalry
Hustle (Dream World)
Local № 029 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
095 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
095 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Monster
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 59
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Nidoran♀ stats

The base stats for Nidoran♀ are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 55
220 - 314
Attack 47
89 - 212
Defense 52
98 - 223
Sp. Atk 40
76 - 196
Sp. Def 40
76 - 196
Speed 41
78 - 199
Total 275

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Yellow A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.
Gold
HeartGold
The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
Silver
SoulSilver
Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
Crystal Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.
Diamond
Pearl
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Platinum While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Nidoran♀ learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
7 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
9 Double KickFightingPhysical30100
13 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
19 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
21 BiteDarkPhysical60100
25 Helping HandNormalStatus--
31 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
33 FlatterDarkStatus-100
37 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
43 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
45 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100

Egg moves

Nidoran♀ learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nidoran♀ egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
EndureNormalStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100

Nidoran♀ learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nidoran♀ egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
CharmNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100

Move Tutor moves

Nidoran♀ can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Helping HandNormalStatus--

Nidoran♀ can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Nidoran♀ is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Nidoran♀ is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Nidoran♀ is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Nidoran♀ is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Nidoran♀ sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Nidoran♀ normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Nidoran♀ shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Nidoran♀ normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Nidoran♀ shiny sprite

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Where to find Nidoran♀

Red
Blue
Route 22
Yellow Route 2, 9, 10, 22
Gold
Silver
Route 35, 36
Crystal Route 35
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 3
Pearl
Diamond
Route 201
Platinum Route 201
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 35, 36
White
Black
White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Nidoran♀ questions