Nidoran♂ (male)
Nidoran♂ is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0032 |
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Type | Poison |
Species | Poison Pin Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Rivalry Hustle (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0032 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0098 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0032 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0098 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0107 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0032 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0068 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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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 | 100% male, 0% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 46 | 202 | 296 | |
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Attack | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Total | 273 | 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 60.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoran♂ has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom. |
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Yellow | Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting. |
Gold | It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. |
Silver | 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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. |
HeartGold | It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. |
SoulSilver | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. |
X | It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. |
Y | Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting. |
Sword | The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears. |
Shield | Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. |
Moves learned by Nidoran♂
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 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
5 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
10 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
20 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
25 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
30 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
35 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
45 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
50 | Poison Jab | Poison | 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. |
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Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | |
Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
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 | |
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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoran♂ learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
5 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
10 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
20 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
25 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
30 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
35 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
45 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
50 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
55 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoran♂ learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidoran♂ gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | |
Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoran♂ is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Nidoran♂ 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 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 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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Normal | — | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Nidoran♂
Red Blue |
Route 22, 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, Safari Zone |
LeafGreen | Route 3, 5, Underground Path 5-6, 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 |
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) | 尼多朗 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 尼多朗 |
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
- ♂
- male symbol