Nidoran♂ Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Nidoran♂ official artwork
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Nidoran♂

Poison Pin Pokémon

POISON

The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.

Nidoran♂ Pokédex brings together the essential information for Nidoran♂, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Nidoran♂ is National Pokédex #32 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Poison-type Pokémon.

This Nidoran♂ Pokédex covers Nidoran♂ across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.

Nidoran♂ at a glance

Type
POISON
Weak to
GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×
Best base stat
Attack — 57
Abilities
Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (Hidden)
Next evolution
Nidorino — Level 16

Nidoran♂ Pokédex overview

Nidoran♂ has the Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Poison Pin Pokémon. The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Nidoran♂ Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Nidoran♂ quick facts

Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.0 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
235
Base happiness
70

Nidoran♂ Pokédex type and weaknesses

Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Nidoran♂'s typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Nidoran♂ and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Nidoran♂ type effectiveness

Damage taken when Nidoran♂ is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×

Resists

GRASS½×FIGHTING½×POISON½×BUG½×FAIRY½×

Based on Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Nidoran♂ Pokédex stats

Nidoran♂ has a base stat total of 273, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 57. In the Nidoran♂ Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Nidoran♂ is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Nidoran♂ base stats

Hp46
Attack57
Defense40
Special Attack40
Special Defense40
Speed50
Total273

Nidoran♂ Pokédex abilities

Nidoran♂ can have Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Nidoran♂ functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Nidoran♂ abilities

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Hustle Hidden

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Nidoran♂ Pokédex evolution

Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino (Level 16). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Nidoran♂ evolution family

Level 16
Use Item · Moon Stone

Nidoran♂ evolution requirements

Nidoran♂ Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Nidoran♂ has 1 form shown on this Nidoran♂ Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Nidoran♂ normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Nidoran♂.

Nidoran♂ Pokédex game appearances

Nidoran♂ appears in 26 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Nidoran♂ appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Nidoran♂ game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Wild encounter
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Nidoran♂?

The locations below show where Nidoran♂ can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Nidoran♂ encounter locations

87 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Black 2Unova Route 2 Hidden GrottoHidden Grotto55–5910%—
BlueKanto Route 22 AreaWalk34%—
BlueKanto Route 22 AreaWalk41%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk245%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk255%—
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm Yes, Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm Yes, Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm Yes, Time Night
CrystalNational Park AreaWalk1230%Time Day
CrystalNational Park AreaWalk1230%Time ♂orning
DiamondSinnoh Route 201 AreaWalk21%Radar On
FireredKanto Route 3 AreaWalk610%—
FireredKanto Route 3 AreaWalk74%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk2420%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthWalk3020%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk2220%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleWalk2220%—
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time Day
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time Night
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm Yes
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time Night
Green JapanKanto Route 22 AreaWalk34%—
Green JapanKanto Route 22 AreaWalk41%—
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk245%—
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk255%—
HeartgoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1220%Swarm No
HeartgoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1210%Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1220%—
HeartgoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1210%Radio Off
LeafgreenKanto Route 3 AreaWalk61%—
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk245%—
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk305%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld18–23100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 22 AreaOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 23 AreaOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 9 AreaOverworld17–22100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 22 AreaOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 23 AreaOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 9 AreaOverworld17–22100%—
PearlSinnoh Route 201 AreaWalk310%Radar On
PlatinumSinnoh Route 201 AreaWalk21%Radar On
PlatinumSinnoh Route 201 AreaWalk310%Radar On
RedKanto Route 22 AreaWalk210%—
RedKanto Route 22 AreaWalk320%—
RedKanto Route 22 AreaWalk410%—
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk2420%—
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthWalk2220%—
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk2520%—
RedKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleWalk2220%—
Red JapanKanto Route 22 AreaWalk210%—
Red JapanKanto Route 22 AreaWalk320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 22 AreaWalk410%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk2420%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthWalk2220%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk2520%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleWalk2220%—
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time Day
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm No, Time Night
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1230%Swarm Yes
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1230%Time Night
SoulsilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1220%Swarm No
SoulsilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1210%Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1220%—
SoulsilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1210%Time Day, Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1210%Time Night, Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
White 2Unova Route 2 Hidden GrottoHidden Grotto55–5910%—
XKalos Route 11 AreaHorde1160%—
YKalos Route 11 AreaHorde1160%—
YellowKanto Route 10 AreaWalk1710%—
YellowKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk410%—
YellowKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk65%—
YellowKanto Route 22 AreaWalk220%—
YellowKanto Route 22 AreaWalk410%—
YellowKanto Route 9 AreaWalk1620%—
YellowKanto Route 9 AreaWalk1810%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastWalk2120%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthWalk3620%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestWalk2920%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleWalk1420%—

Nidoran♂ Pokédex moves

The Nidoran♂ Pokédex lists 114 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Nidoran♂ move explorer

114 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1PeckFLYINGPhysical3510035Level Up
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical1510035Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
3Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
8Horn AttackNORMALPhysical6510025Level Up
9Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical3010030Level Up
15Fury AttackNORMALPhysical158520Level Up
15Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Level Up
18ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Level Up
20Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Level Up
24Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Level Up
27Horn DrillNORMALPhysical—305Level Up
33FlatterDARKStatus—10015Level Up
43CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
55Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Level Up
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Drill RunGROUNDPhysical809510Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—Horn DrillNORMALPhysical—305Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—Smart StrikeSTEELPhysical70—10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Machine
—Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Machine
—VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Egg
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Egg
—Chip AwayNORMALPhysical7010020Egg
—ConfusionPSYCHICSpecial5010025Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—DisableNORMALStatus—10020Egg
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Egg
—Head SmashROCKPhysical150805Egg
—Horn DrillNORMALPhysical—305Egg
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Egg
—Poison TailPOISONPhysical5010025Egg
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Egg
—SupersonicNORMALStatus—5520Egg
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Egg
—ThrashNORMALPhysical12010010Egg
—Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Egg
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Drill RunGROUNDPhysical809510Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Tutor
—Super ♀angNORMALPhysical—9010Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor

Nidoran♂ Pokédex entries

The Nidoran♂ Pokédex entries below let you compare how Nidoran♂ has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Nidoran♂ Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.

Blue

Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.

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

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

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.

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.

Diamond

It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

Pearl

It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

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

It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

White

It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

Black 2

It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

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

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

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.

Lets Go Pikachu

Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.

Lets 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.

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