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Nidoran
Class: Common
Type:
Poison
Catch Rate: 235
Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow
Base Reward EXP: 60
Reward EV Point: Attack: 1
Nidoran in game: 4,518 Who?
AVG Level: 20
Gender Ratios:
100% Male
0% Female
Pokemon Id: 32

Base Stats
HP: 46
Attack: 57
Defense: 40
SpAttack: 40
SpDefense: 40
Speed: 50
Total: 273
Default Ability 1: Venomous
Default Ability 2: Competition
Default Ability 3: Berserk
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: Nintendo

Where Nidoran can be captured:

RO: 26, Condor Valley RO: 27, Autumn Path RO: 29, Eerie Path Display More...

Nidoran's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50%
: 200% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 50% : 200% : 100% : 100% : 100%

Nidoran's Transformation Line

#32 Nidoran
Poison (Type 1)
Level 36
#33 Nidorino
Poison (Type 1)
Level 50
Use item Marvelous Gem
#34 Nidoking
Poison (Type 1) Ground (Type 2)
Level 60
Use item Mega Gem
#8034 Mega Nidoking
Poison (Type 1) Ground (Type 2)

Nidoran's Other Forms
#2032 Shiny Nidoran
Poison (Type 1)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Nidoran Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95
ID: 601 Strength HM04 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 495 Rock Smash HM06 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

Nidoran's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 336 Leer Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 420 Peck Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 433 Poison Sting Level: 17 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 653 Toxic Level: 18 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 284 Horn Attack Level: 21 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 215 Focus Energy Level: 23 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 276 Helping Hand Level: 25 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 227 Fury Attack Level: 30 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 654 Toxic Spikes Level: 31 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 431 Poison Jab Level: 37 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 207 Flatter Level: 38 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate Level: 43 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 137 Double Kick Level: 43 Category: Physical Base Power: 30 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 285 Horn Drill Level: 47 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Nidoran Can Learn
ID: 673 Venoshock TM009 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 300 Ice Beam TM013 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 52 Blizzard TM014 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt TM024 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 644 Thunder TM025 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 558 Sludge Bomb TM036 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 160 Echoed Voice TM049 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 527 Shadow Claw TM065 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 561 Smart Strike TM067 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 548 Skull Bash TM110 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 319 Iron Tail TM117 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 683 Water Pulse TM122 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 539 Shock Wave TM147 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 56 Body Slam TM153 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 107 Counter TM154 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 610 Sucker Punch TM173 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 283 Hone Claws TM179 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 264 Head Smash TM219 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
ID: 123 Defense Curl TM225 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 42 Beat Up TM231 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 469 Rage TM251 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 130 Disable TM270 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 434 Poison Tail TM272 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 17 Amnesia TM299 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 615 Supersonic TM320 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 155 Drill Run TM328 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 95
ID: 613 Super Fang TM368 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 126 Detect TM444 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 86 Chip Away TM446 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 672 Venom Drench TM455 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 96 Confusion TM481 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
Pokémon: Nidoran - Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow - Class: Common
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 54 EXP
L 3: 342 EXP
L 4: 576 EXP
L 5: 810 EXP
L 6: 1,074 EXP
L 7: 1,416 EXP
L 8: 1,884 EXP
L 9: 2,514 EXP
L 10: 3,360 EXP
L 11: 4,452 EXP
L 12: 5,838 EXP
L 13: 7,566 EXP
L 14: 9,672 EXP
L 15: 12,210 EXP
L 16: 15,210 EXP
L 17: 18,720 EXP
L 18: 22,788 EXP
L 19: 27,450 EXP
L 20: 32,760 EXP
L 21: 38,748 EXP
L 22: 45,462 EXP
L 23: 52,950 EXP
L 24: 61,248 EXP
L 25: 70,410 EXP
L 26: 80,466 EXP
L 27: 91,464 EXP
L 28: 103,452 EXP
L 29: 116,466 EXP
L 30: 130,560 EXP
L 31: 145,764 EXP
L 32: 162,126 EXP
L 33: 179,694 EXP
L 34: 198,504 EXP
L 35: 218,610 EXP
L 36: 240,042 EXP
L 37: 262,848 EXP
L 38: 287,076 EXP
L 39: 312,762 EXP
L 40: 339,960 EXP
L 41: 368,700 EXP
L 42: 399,030 EXP
L 43: 430,998 EXP
L 44: 464,640 EXP
L 45: 500,010 EXP
L 46: 537,138 EXP
L 47: 576,072 EXP
L 48: 616,860 EXP
L 49: 659,538 EXP
L 50: 704,160 EXP
L 51: 750,756 EXP
L 52: 799,374 EXP
L 53: 850,062 EXP
L 54: 902,856 EXP
L 55: 957,810 EXP
L 56: 1,014,954 EXP
L 57: 1,074,336 EXP
L 58: 1,136,004 EXP
L 59: 1,199,994 EXP
L 60: 1,266,360 EXP
L 61: 1,335,132 EXP
L 62: 1,406,358 EXP
L 63: 1,480,086 EXP
L 64: 1,556,352 EXP
L 65: 1,635,210 EXP
L 66: 1,716,690 EXP
L 67: 1,800,840 EXP
L 68: 1,887,708 EXP
L 69: 1,977,330 EXP
L 70: 2,069,760 EXP
L 71: 2,165,028 EXP
L 72: 2,263,182 EXP
L 73: 2,364,270 EXP
L 74: 2,468,328 EXP
L 75: 2,575,410 EXP
L 76: 2,685,546 EXP
L 77: 2,798,784 EXP
L 78: 2,915,172 EXP
L 79: 3,034,746 EXP
L 80: 3,157,560 EXP
L 81: 3,283,644 EXP
L 82: 3,413,046 EXP
L 83: 3,545,814 EXP
L 84: 3,681,984 EXP
L 85: 3,821,610 EXP
L 86: 3,964,722 EXP
L 87: 4,111,368 EXP
L 88: 4,261,596 EXP
L 89: 4,415,442 EXP
L 90: 4,572,960 EXP
L 91: 4,734,180 EXP
L 92: 4,899,150 EXP
L 93: 5,067,918 EXP
L 94: 5,240,520 EXP
L 95: 5,417,010 EXP
L 96: 5,597,418 EXP
L 97: 5,781,792 EXP
L 98: 5,970,180 EXP
L 99: 6,162,618 EXP
L 100: 6,359,160 EXP
L 101: 6,677,000 EXP
L 102: 7,010,000 EXP
L 103: 7,360,000 EXP
L 104: 7,728,000 EXP
L 105: 8,114,000 EXP
L 106: 8,519,000 EXP
L 107: 8,944,000 EXP
L 108: 9,391,000 EXP
L 109: 9,860,000 EXP
L 110: 10,353,000 EXP
L 111: 10,870,000 EXP
L 112: 11,413,000 EXP
L 113: 11,983,000 EXP
L 114: 12,582,000 EXP
L 115: 13,211,000 EXP
L 116: 13,871,000 EXP
L 117: 14,564,000 EXP
L 118: 15,292,000 EXP
L 119: 16,056,000 EXP
L 120: 16,858,000 EXP
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Nidoran♂
Poison Pin Pokémon		 ニドラン♂
Nidoran♂
#032
Nidoran♂
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison
Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry Hustle
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
100% male
Catch rate
235 (30.7%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Field
Hatch time
5397 - 5653 steps
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Weight
19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg
Regional numbers
Pokédex
#032
Kanto		 #098
Johto		 Coastal
#107
Kalos
Browser
Not in any Browser
Base experience yield
60
Gen. I-IV		 55
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP		 1
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Body style
Body08.png
Footprint
F032.png
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

He evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16, which evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.

He is related to Nidoran♀ and can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when bred with Ditto.

Biology

Nidoran♂ is a small, quadruped rodent-like Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker spots, and has large, spiny ears with teal insides, oversized front teeth, and red eyes. Its back is covered with three lines of large spines that can release potent poisons if threatened. The center line of spines is taller than the other two. The size of the long, pointed horn on its forehead is indicative of the strength of its venom. Nidoran♂ is an exclusively male Pokémon, Nidoran♀ being its female counterpart.

Nidoran♂ constantly listens for the sounds of approaching enemies with its large ears. Said ears have unique muscles that allow them to be moved in any direction, and even the slightest sound does not escape Nidoran♂'s notice. In order to listen to distant locations, it flaps its ears like wings. When angry, it extends its toxic spikes and charges, stabbing with its horn to inject poison. Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Nidoran♂ in the anime

Major appearances

Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?.

In Leading a Stray!, one was part of a Luxio's group.

Minor appearances

Nidoran♂ first appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

A group of Shiny (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♂ were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A Nidoran♂ under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer appeared in Bad to the Bone.

A differently patterned Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

A pink Nidoran♂ appeared in In the Pink. Team Rocket tried to capture him along with his female counterpart until a pink Nidokingchased them off.

Nidoran♂ also appeared in The Power of One.

A Nidoran♂ and a Nidoran♀ were cuddling behind a bush in The Chikorita Rescue.

A Nidoran♂ along with a Nidoran♀ briefly appeared in Going Apricorn! at Professor Oak's Laboratory where they were being fed by Tracey.

A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.

Nidoran♂ also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Nidoran couple were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.

A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Oak Corral.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Nidoran♂ appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning.

One also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Multiple Nidoran♂ made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback/fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in A Watershed Moment! in a flashback.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, during a flashback.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in SM003, as a silhouette.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP100 Nidoran♂ Ash's Pokédex Nidoran♂. Its horn is larger than the female's and its Horn Attack is quite powerful.
This concludes the entries from the original series.

In Pokémon Origins

 
Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Origins

Red used Nidoran♂ during his Gym battle with Brock in File 1: Red. 

In the manga

 
Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Nidoran♂ first he appeared in Just a Spearow Carrier belonging to Wilton. Green attempted to trick the man into trading his Butterfree for her weak Weedle because his Pokémon was infatuated with her female Nidoran. Red was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.

Another Nidoran♂ appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Nidoran♂ in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi catches a Nidoran♂ in Vermilion City. However, Nidoran♂ turns out to be Bill in the end.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I  
Red Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Blue
Yellow Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Stadium Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
Generation II  
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.
Stadium 2 It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Generation III  
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
Generation IV  
Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V  
Black It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
White
Black 2 It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
White 2
Generation VI  
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Route 22, Safari Zone
Trade Nidoran♀ on Route 5 (Japanese Pokémon Red and Green only)
Blue (Japan)
Route 22, Safari Zone
Yellow
Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Routes 35 and 36
Crystal
Route 35, National Park
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Route 3, Safari Zone
LeafGreen
Route 3, Safari Zone
Trade Nidoran♀ on Route 5
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Route 201 (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Route 201 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 35 and 36
Safari ZoneMorningDay
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Refreshing Field
Generation V  
Black
Trade
White
White Forest
Black 2 White 2
Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI  
X Y
Route 11 (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank

 

In side games

Generation I  
Pinball
Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Trozei!
Secret Storage 4, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Thunder (1F-4F), Wish Cave (33F-37F), Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode C)
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Cave: Shimmering Lake
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard!
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 3
Shuffle
Sandy Bazaar: Stage 17
Rumble World
Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)

 

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♂ English United States 5 February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♂ English United States 5 February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Morning Sun Nidoran♂ English United States 5 August 9 to 29, 2002

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* TM Fighting TM43 (Detect) (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 46  
106 - 153 202 - 296
Attack: 57  
55 - 119 107 - 234
Defense: 40  
40 - 101 76 - 196
Sp.Atk: 40  
40 - 101 76 - 196
Sp.Def: 40  
40 - 101 76 - 196
Speed: 50  
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total: 273   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 40.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★☆
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★☆
Stamina
1/2 ★☆
Jump
2/3 ★★☆
Total
11/17 ★★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Flying 1×
Rock 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Electric 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Weak to:
Ground 2×
Psychic 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Fighting ½×
Poison ½×
Bug ½×
Grass ½×
Fairy ½×
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30
1 Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35
7 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
9 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
13 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35
19 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20
21 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25
25 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
31 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20
33 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15
37 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
43 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20
45 Horn Drill Normal Physical — —% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

 
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 70 —% 10
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status — —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowbroSnorlaxSentret
FurretWooperQuagsireSwinubPiloswineSlakoth
SlakingWailmerWailordNumelCameruptTorkoal
BidoofBibarelPansearWoobatSwoobatHeatmor		 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20
SneaselHoundourHoundoomPassimian Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10
NidokingLickitungLickilickyRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
SnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLarvitarPupitar
TyranitarSlakothVigorothSlakingCranidosRampardos
ScraggyScraftyDruddigon		 Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20
PsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingEspeon
GirafarigWoobatSwoobatEspurrMeowsticOranguru		 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucarioLycanrocMudbray
Mudsdale		 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
PsyduckGolduckSlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingLickitung
Lickilicky		 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
DunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyVigoroth
ShieldonBastiodonPachirisuBunearyLopunnyCubchoo
BearticTurtonator		 Endure Normal Status — —% 10
CranidosRampardosTepigPigniteEmboarScraggy
ScraftyTyrantrum		 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
AronLaironAggron Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Seviper Poison Tail Poison Physical 50 100% 25
RattataRattataRaticateRaticateDiglettDiglett
DugtrioDugtrioSentretFurretPoochyenaMightyena
MawileSpindaKecleonAbsolGlameowStunky
SkuntankPurrloinLiepardFurfrouMeowsticKomala		 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
LickitungLickilickyWhismurLoudredExploud Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurGrowlithePonytaRapidash
SeelDewgongRhyhornRhydonRhyperiorTauros
EeveeMareepFlaaffyAmpharosDunsparceSwinub
PiloswineMamoswinePhanpyStantlerMudkipMarshtomp
SwampertPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonAronLairon
AggronNumelCameruptBidoofBibarelCranidos
RampardosShieldonBastiodonGibleGabiteGarchomp
HippopotasHippowdonTepigPigniteEmboarLillipup
HerdierStoutlandDeerlingSawsbuckChespinQuilladin
ChesnaughtBunnelbyDiggersbyLitleoPyroarSkiddo
GogoatFurfrouAmauraAurorusBergmiteAvalugg
YungoosGumshoosStuffulBewearPassimian		 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
SeviperStunkySkuntankSalandit Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidoran♂ in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nidoran♂ can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nidoran♂ cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Nidoran♂ (Aquapolis 96)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Fury Swipes  Normal  Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?
Bite  Dark  Leading a Stray!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin032.png Pinani032.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani032.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP032.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.6%
Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP Don't laugh at my poisonous spikes!
26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP...
1%-25% HP I'm close to dropping...
Level up Leveled up! Yes, I'm pleased!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP032.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT032.png

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Poison
None.png Attack Power: 40 - 60 Raise Max Level.png 0

#051
Shuffle032.png

 Opportunist
Attacks can occasionally deal greater damage than usual.

 
Pokémon GO
GO032.png Base Stamina: 92 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 76
Egg Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: GO Candy.png 25
Fast Attacks: Peck, Poison Sting
Special Attacks: Horn Attack, Body Slam, Sludge Bomb

Evolution

032Nidoran.png
Unevolved
Nidoran♂
 Poison 
Rare Candy 
Level 16
→
033Nidorino.png
First evolution
Nidorino
 Poison 
Moon Stone 
Moon Stone
→
034Nidoking.png
Second evolution
Nidoking
 Poison  Ground 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 032.png Spr b g1 032.png   Spr 1y 032.png Spr b g1 032.png   Spr 1g 032.png Spr b g1 032.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 032.png Spr b 2g 032.png   Spr 2s 032.png Spr b 2g 032.png   Spr 2c 032.png Spr b 2c 032.png
Spr 2g 032 s.png Spr b 2g 032 s.png   Spr 2s 032 s.png Spr b 2g 032 s.png   Spr 2c 032 s.png Spr b 2g 032 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 032.png Spr b 3r 032.png   Spr 3e 032.png Spr b 3r 032.png   Spr 3f 032.png Spr b 3f 032.png
Spr 3r 032 s.png Spr b 3r 032 s.png   Spr 3e 032 s.png Spr b 3r 032 s.png   Spr 3f 032 s.png Spr b 3f 032 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 032.png Spr b 4d 032.png   Spr 4d 032.png Spr b 4p 032.png   Spr 4h 032.png Spr b 4p 032.png
Spr 4d 032 s.png Spr b 4d 032 s.png   Spr 4d 032 s.png Spr b 4p 032 s.png   Spr 4h 032 s.png Spr b 4p 032 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 032.png Spr b 5b 032.png   Spr 5b 032.png Spr b 5b 032.png
Spr 5b 032 s.png Spr b 5b 032 s.png   Spr 5b 032 s.png Spr b 5b 032 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 032.png Spr b 6x 032.png   Spr 6x 032.png Spr b 6x 032.png
Spr 6x 032 s.png Spr b 6x 032 s.png   Spr 6x 032 s.png Spr b 6x 032 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
032MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♂ images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, and even gender; however, their difference is much greater than most later Pokémon.
  • Despite the addition of genders in all Pokémon starting in Generation II, the two variations of Nidoran remained separate species, rather than a singular species that splits down different evolution paths based on gender.
    • When an Egg is produced from Nidoran and Ditto parents, the gender ratio of the Egg favors the gender of the non-Ditto parent by an unknown margin.
    • A Nidoran♀ Egg has a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂ when bred with a non-Nidoran♂ compatible father.
  • Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration is similar to Nidoran♀'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ .
  • Nidoran♂ and its evolution share their category with their female counterparts Nidoran♀ and Nidorina. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
  • Due to the fact that its gender, ♂, is included in its name, checking Nidoran♂'s summary from Generation II onward will display as if it were genderless if it does not have a nickname. If its nickname is anything other than "Nidoran♂", its gender will appear as normal.
  • Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273.

Origin

Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or a hamster, as seen by their aggressive nature towards one another.

Name origin

Nidoran♂ may be derived from needle. It may also come from cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees) referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines with similar names and traits. Also, the Japanese word ran is translated as orchid in English. Orchids are flowers that can be purple or blue, these being the same colors as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ♂ is an indication of its male gender.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ Possibly from "needle"
France Flag.png French Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 니드런♂ Nidoran♂ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 尼多郎 Nèihdōlòhng Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 lòhng refers to young males
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 尼多朗 Níduōláng Transliteration of its Japanese name. 朗 Láng is a word usually used in transliterating male names
 
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