Nidoran♀ (female)
Nidoran♀ is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0029 |
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| Type | Poison |
| Species | Poison Pin Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Rivalry Hustle (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0029 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0095 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0029 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0095 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0104 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0029 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0065 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
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| Catch rate | 235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 55 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
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| Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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| Attack | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
| Defense | 52 | 98 | 223 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
| Total | 275 | 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
Nidoran♀ changes
- In Generation 3, Nidoran♀ does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidoran♀ has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidoran♀ has a base experience yield of 59.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoran♀ has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns. |
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| Yellow | A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom. |
| Gold | The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results. |
| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns. |
| LeafGreen | Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal. |
| HeartGold | The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results. |
| SoulSilver | Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way. |
| 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. |
| X | Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns. |
| Y | Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware—its small horn secretes venom. |
| Sword | Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators. |
| Shield | 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
While this Pokémon does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the venom it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. |
Moves learned by Nidoran♀
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoran♀ does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Nidoran♀ does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoran♀ cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoran♀ 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 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 5 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 20 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 25 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 30 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 45 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoran♀ learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidoran♀ gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Nidoran♀ is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Nidoran♀ sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Nidoran♀
| Red Blue |
Route 5, 22, Underground Path 5-6, Safari Zone |
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| Yellow | Route 2, 9, 10, 22, Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver |
Route 35, 36 |
| Crystal | Route 35, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Route 3, 5, Underground Path 5-6, Safari Zone |
| LeafGreen | Route 3, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 201 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 35, 36 |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 11 |
| 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 9, 10, 22, 23 |
| Sword Shield |
Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 201, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Nidoran♀ |
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| Japanese | ニドラン♀ (Nidoran♀) |
| German | Nidoran♀ |
| French | Nidoran♀ |
| Italian | Nidoran♀ |
| Spanish | Nidoran♀ |
| Korean | 니드런♀ (nideureon♀) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 尼多兰 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 尼多蘭 |
| English |
Poison Pin Pokémon |
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| Japanese | どくばりポケモン |
| German | Giftdorn-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Vénépic |
| Italian | Pokémon Velenago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pin Veneno |
| Korean | 독침포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毒针宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毒針寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nidoru
- Japanese for ‘needle’
- rhino
- large African mammal
- ♀
- female symbol


