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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: 7,361 Who?
AVG Level: 17
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: 41, Robin Woods RO: 44, Crow Woods RO: 45, Broad Meadow 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: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 420 Peck Level: 5 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 433 Poison Sting Level: 17 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 215 Focus Energy Level: 23 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 227 Fury Attack Level: 30 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 284 Horn Attack Level: 30 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 654 Toxic Spikes Level: 31 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 276 Helping Hand Level: 35 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic Level: 40 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 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: 207 Flatter Level: 45 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 285 Horn Drill Level: 47 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1
ID: 431 Poison Jab Level: 50 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 158 Earth Power Level: 55 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Nidoran Can Learn
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
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: 431 Poison Jab TM084 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
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: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 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: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
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: 626 Tackle TM202 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 158 Earth Power TM209 Category: Special Base Power: 90 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: 276 Helping Hand TM246 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
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: 642 Thrash TM282 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 654 Toxic Spikes TM295 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 17 Amnesia TM299 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 215 Focus Energy TM307 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 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: 285 Horn Drill TM463 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1
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♂ (Pokémon)

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Nidoran♂
Poison Pin Pokémon		 ニドラン♂
Nidoran♂
#032
Nidoran♂
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Type
Poison
Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry Hustle
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
100% male
Catch rate
235 (41.3%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Field
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Weight
19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg
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
Shape
Body08.webp
Footprint
F032.webp
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links
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Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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

It is related to Nidoran♀ and, when bred with Ditto in Generation V or later, can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀.

Biology

Nidoran♂ is a small, quadrupedal, rodent-like Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker patches. It 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 a male-only species.

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♂ is brave, and will risk its own life to protect Nidoran♀. Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.

In the anime

Main series

 
Nidoran♂ in the anime

Major appearances

In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, a Nidoran couple was in love with one another, much to the dismay of their Trainers, who hated one another. After the battle with Team Rocket, upon which she kissed Emily's Nidoran♀, Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony, evolved into a Nidorino.

In Leading a Stray!, multiple Nidoran♂ assisted a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.

Minor appearances

Two Nidoran♂ debuted in Pokémon Fashion Flash as some of the Pokémon seen on Scissor Street.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Nidoran♂ were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. These Nidoran♂ were colored the same way as Shiny Nidoran♂, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidoran♂ was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Bad to the Bone.

A Valencia Island variant of Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

In In the Pink, a pink Nidoran♂ was a resident of Pinkan Island. Team Rocket attempted to capture him and his female counterpart, but they ended up being chased off by a pink Nidoking.

In The Power of One, a Nidoran♂ sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Chikorita Rescue alongside a Nidoran♀.

In Going Apricorn!, a Nidoran♂ was fed by Tracey at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in A Farfetch'd Tale alongside a Nidoran♀.

In The Fortune Hunters, a Nidoran♂ was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Fangs for Nothin', a Nidoran♂ was an inhabitant of the Dragon Land.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Nidoran♂ was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Nidoran♂ was a resident of an underground paradise.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Nidoran♂ were living in the Tree of Beginning.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Green Guardian.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Harley Rides Again.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, a Nidoran♂ was a resident of Camomile Island.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Two additional Nidoran♂ appeared in the follow-up episode.

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!, where he evolved into a Nidoking.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

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

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Nidoran♂ residing in a forest.

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

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

In I Choose You!, a Nidoran♂ was taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Goh caught a Nidoran♂ during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. He has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Healing the Healer!.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in JN058.

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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN020 Nidoran♂ and Nidoran♀ Goh's Rotom Phone Nidoran, the Poison Pin Pokémon. A Poison type. The male Nidoran first evolves into Nidorino, then Nidoking. The less aggressive female Nidoran first evolves into Nidorina, then Nidoqueen.

Pokémon Origins

 
Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Nidoran♂ was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of Red. Red used his Nidoran♂ during his Gym battle with Brock.

Pokétoon

 
Nidoran♂ in Pokétoon

A Nidoran♂ plays an important role in the third episode of Pokétoon, helping Tsubomi and later becoming her Starter Pokémon. At the end of the episode it' s revealed that it evolved into Nidorino.

In the manga

 
Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon Adventures

Nidoran♂ debuted in Just a Spearow Carrier, under the ownership of Wilton. Green attempted to trick the man into trading his Butterfree for her weak Weedle because his Pokémon was infatuated with her Nidoran♀. Red was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Nidoran♂ was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu caught a Nidoran♂ in A Match For Pokémon.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

A Nidoran♂ appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!.

Pokémon Zensho

Bill had a Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Zensho that he accidentally merged with in a transporter experiment.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

  • Next Quest: Nidoran♂

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto
#032
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     Johto
#098
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   Hoenn
#—		   Kanto
#032
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   Sinnoh
#—		   Johto
#098
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     Unova
#—
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   Kalos
Coastal #107		   Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII   Alola
#—		   Kanto
#032
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII     Galar
Crown Tundra #068
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.

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Route 22, Safari Zone
Trade Nidoran♀ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6) (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
National ParkMorningDay
Route 35 (Swarm)
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Route 3, Safari Zone
LeafGreen
Route 3, Safari Zone
Trade Nidoran♀ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)
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
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery
Frostpoint Field (Wanderer)
Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)

 

In side games

Generation I  
Pinball
Red Field: Pallet Town, Safari Zone
Blue Field: Viridian City
Both Fields: Cerulean City
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 (B33F-B37F), Oddity Cave (B1F-B4F)
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
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)
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal

 

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • 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 VIII, 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:
  • In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30
1 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35
5 Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35
10 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
15 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20
20 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20
25 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
30 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25
35 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
40 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
45 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15
50 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
55 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
  • 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/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.webp TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.webp TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.webp TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.webp TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 70 —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PsyduckGolduckPonytaRapidashSlowpokeSlowpoke
SlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingEspeonWoobat
SwoobatEspurrMeowsticOranguru		 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
ZigzagoonLinooneObstagoonLucarioLycanrocLycanroc
MudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovet
GreedentChewtleDrednaw		 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetalesPsyduckGolduck
SlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowking
LickitungLickilicky		 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
ScraggyScraftyTyrantrumDrednaw Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
RhyhornRhydonRhyperiorExcadrillTyruntTyrantrum Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5
DruddigonSilicobraSandaconda Poison Tail* Poison Physical 50 100% 25
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioSeedotNuzleaf
ShiftryMawileAbsolStunkySkuntankPurrloin
LiepardMeowsticLycanrocLycanrocSobbleDrizzile
InteleonNickitThievul		 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
LickitungLickilickyMudkipMarshtompSwampertWhismur
LoudredExploud		 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurGrowlitheArcaninePonyta
PonytaRapidashRapidashRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
TaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeon
UmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonDunsparceSwinub
PiloswineMamoswineMudkipMarshtompSwampertZigzagoon
ZigzagoonLinooneLinooneObstagoonAronLairon
AggronGibleGabiteGarchompHippopotasHippowdon
LillipupHerdierStoutlandBunnelbyDiggersbyBergmite
AvaluggStuffulBewearPassimianWoolooDubwool		 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
MeowthPerrserkerCuboneMarowakMarowakTauros
PiloswineMamoswineLarvitarPupitarTyranitarSandile
KrokorokKrookodileDarumakaDarumakaDarmanitanDarmanitan
CubchooBearticTyruntTyrantrumLittenTorracat
IncineroarStuffulBewearPassimianMorpeko		 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VIII
  • 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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♂
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for 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.webp Pinani032.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani032.webp
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  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
MDP E 032.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush032Body.webp Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 47  
Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT032.webp

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Poison
None.webp Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#051
Shuffle032.webp

 Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Mega Boost++
Pokémon GO
GO032.webp Base Stamina: 130 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 76
Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Nidoran♂ Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Peck, Poison Sting
Charged Attacks: Horn Attack, Body Slam, Sludge Bomb, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

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

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 032.webp Spr b g1 032.webp   Spr 1y 032.webp Spr b g1 032.webp   Spr 1g 032.webp Spr b g1 032.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 032.webp Spr b 2g 032.webp   Spr 2s 032.webp Spr b 2g 032.webp   Spr 2c 032.webp Spr b 2c 032.webp
Spr 2g 032 s.webp Spr b 2g 032 s.webp   Spr 2s 032 s.webp Spr b 2g 032 s.webp   Spr 2c 032 s.webp Spr b 2g 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 032.webp Spr b 3r 032.webp   Spr 3e 032.webp Spr b 3r 032.webp   Spr 3f 032.webp Spr b 3f 032.webp
Spr 3r 032 s.webp Spr b 3r 032 s.webp   Spr 3e 032 s.webp Spr b 3r 032 s.webp   Spr 3f 032 s.webp Spr b 3f 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 032.webp Spr b 4d 032.webp   Spr 4d 032.webp Spr b 4p 032.webp   Spr 4h 032.webp Spr b 4p 032.webp
Spr 4d 032 s.webp Spr b 4d 032 s.webp   Spr 4d 032 s.webp Spr b 4p 032 s.webp   Spr 4h 032 s.webp Spr b 4p 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 032.webp Spr b 5b 032.webp   Spr 5b 032.webp Spr b 5b 032.webp
Spr 5b 032 s.webp Spr b 5b 032 s.webp   Spr 5b 032 s.webp Spr b 5b 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 032.webp Spr b 6x 032.webp   Spr 6x 032.webp Spr b 6x 032.webp
Spr 6x 032 s.webp Spr b 6x 032 s.webp   Spr 6x 032 s.webp Spr b 6x 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 032.webp Spr b 7s 032.webp   Spr 7s 032.webp Spr b 7s 032.webp
Spr 7s 032 s.webp Spr b 7s 032 s.webp   Spr 7s 032 s.webp Spr b 7s 032 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
032MS8.webp For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♂ images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Trivia

  • Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, or even any indication of gender at all.
  • 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 Shiny color scheme is similar to Nidoran♀'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ .
  • Nidoran♂ shares its category name with Nidorino, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Poipole, and Naganadel. 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 draw inspiration from hamsters, rabbits, mice, or – given their aggressive nature towards one another – porcupines, with aspects of venomous mammals. However, anatomically they are arguably most like hyraxes – small, rodent-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like elephants and manatees featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidorino and Nidoking).

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.webp Japanese ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ Possibly from "needle"
France Flag.webp French Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.webp Italian Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 니드런♂ Nidoran♂ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 尼多郎 Nèihdōlòhng Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 lòhng refers to young males
China and Taiwan Flags.webp 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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