Nidoran♂ pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
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Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

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

Pokedex data

National №	032
Type	Poison
Species	Poison Pin Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	19.8 lbs (9.0 kg)
Abilities	Poison Point Rivalry Hustle (Dream World)
Local №	032 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 098 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 098 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	60
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
				½		½	½	2		2	½

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	46	202 - 296
Attack	57	107 - 234
Defense	40	76 - 196
Sp. Atk	40	76 - 196
Sp. Def	40	76 - 196
Speed	50	94 - 218
Total	273

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue	Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Yellow	Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Gold HeartGold	It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Silver SoulSilver	It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Crystal	It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Ruby Sapphire	The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this POKéMON’s notice.
Emerald	The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this POKéMON’s notice.
FireRed	Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
LeafGreen	It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

Evolution chart

#032
Nidoran♂
Poison →
(Level 16)

#033
Nidorino
Poison →
(use Moon Stone)

#034
Nidoking
Poison · Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Nidoran♂ learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
7	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
9	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
13	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
19	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
21	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100
25	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-
33	Flatter	Dark	Status	-	100
37	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
43	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
45	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80
Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	-	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	-	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Nidoran♂ is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Nidoran♂ is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Nidoran♂ is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Nidoran♂ is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Nidoran♂ sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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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

Nidoran♂

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Nidoran♂ stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Nidoran♂ sprites

Where to find Nidoran♂

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