Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen is a Poison/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0031 |
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Type | Poison Ground |
Species | Drill Pokémon |
Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
Weight | 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Rivalry Sheer Force (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0031 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0097 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0031 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0097 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0106 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0031 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0067 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 227 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
Defense | 87 | 161 | 300 | |
Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
Total | 505 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nidoqueen changes
- In Generation 3, Nidoqueen does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidoqueen has a base Special stat of 75.
- In Generations 1-5, Nidoqueen has a base Attack of 82.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidoqueen has a base experience yield of 194.
- In Generation 5, Nidoqueen has a base experience yield of 223.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoqueen has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
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Yellow | Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
Gold | Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
Silver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
Crystal | The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack. |
Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
FireRed | The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
LeafGreen | Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
Emerald | 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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
HeartGold | Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
SoulSilver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
X | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
Y | The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
Sword | Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack. |
Shield | 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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
Moves learned by Nidoqueen
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoqueen learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Nidoqueen learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoqueen learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidoqueen gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
Poison Fang | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoqueen learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Nidoqueen learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoqueen does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Nidoqueen can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
02 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
Nidoqueen sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Nidoqueen
Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 23 |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nidoqueen questions
- What is a good moveset for Nidoqueen?
- Nidoqueen vs Drapion in RU?
- Swap breeding for shiny sheer force nidoking/nidoqueen?
- Nidoking or Nidoqueen for HeartGold In-game?
- Why does my Nidoqueen Pokemon card have an HP of 9680?
- Nidoking or Nidoqueen in Fire red?
- The best possible nature for Nidoking? And the best possible nature for Nidoqueen?
- Why is my nidoqueen ignoring my orders in firered?
- Why are Nidorina and Nidoqueen in the Undiscovered Egg Group?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Nidoqueen |
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Japanese | ニドクイン (Nidoqueen) |
German | Nidoqueen |
French | Nidoqueen |
Italian | Nidoqueen |
Spanish | Nidoqueen |
Korean | 니드퀸 (nideukwin) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 尼多后 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 尼多后 |
English |
Drill Pokémon |
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Japanese | ドリルポケモン |
German | Bohrer-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Perceur |
Italian | Pokémon Trapano |
Spanish | Pokémon Taladro |
Korean | 드릴포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 钻锥宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 鑽錐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nidoru
- Japanese for ‘needle’
- queen
- female royalty