Nidoran♀ Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Nidoran♀

Poison Pin Pokémon

POISON

Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators.

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 #29 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. Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators.

Nidoran♀ at a glance

Type: POISON
Weak to: GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×
Best base stat: Hp — 55
Abilities: Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (Hidden)
Next evolution: Nidorina — Level 16

Nidoran♀ Pokédex overview

Nidoran♀ has the Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Poison Pin Pokémon. Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators. 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: 0.4 m
Weight: 7.0 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 275, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 55. 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

Hp55

Attack47

Defense52

Special Attack40

Special Defense40

Speed41

Total275

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 Nidorina (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

Nidoran♀

Level 16

Nidorina

Use Item · Moon Stone

Nidoqueen

Nidoran♀ evolution requirements

Evolves into

Nidorina

Level 16

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.

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

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101 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Black 2	Unova Route 2 Hidden Grotto	Hidden Grotto	55–59	10%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	2	10%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	3	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	4	10%	—
Blue	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North	Walk	22	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	25	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle	Walk	22	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Underground Path Area	Npc Trade	2–100	100%	Trade Nidoran ♂
Crystal	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm Yes, Time Day
Crystal	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm Yes, Time ♂orning
Crystal	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm Yes, Time Night
Crystal	National Park Area	Walk	12	30%	Time Day
Crystal	National Park Area	Walk	12	30%	Time ♂orning
Diamond	Sinnoh Route 201 Area	Walk	3	10%	Radar On
Firered	Kanto Route 3 Area	Walk	6	1%	—
Firered	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	5%	—
Firered	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	30	5%	—
Gold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time Day
Gold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time ♂orning
Gold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time Night
Gold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm Yes
Gold	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time Day
Gold	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time ♂orning
Gold	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time Night
Green Japan	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	2	10%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	3	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	4	10%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North	Walk	22	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	25	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle	Walk	22	20%	—
Heartgold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	20%	Swarm No
Heartgold	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	10%	Radio Off
Heartgold	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	20%	—
Heartgold	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	10%	Radio Off
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	15	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	15	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	16	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	16	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	17	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	17	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Leafgreen	Kanto Route 3 Area	Walk	6	10%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Route 3 Area	Walk	7	4%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	20%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North	Walk	30	20%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	22	20%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle	Walk	22	20%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Kanto Route 10 Area	Overworld	18–23	100%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Kanto Route 22 Area	Overworld	3–4	100%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Kanto Route 23 Area	Overworld	41–46	100%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Kanto Route 9 Area	Overworld	17–22	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Kanto Route 10 Area	Overworld	18–23	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Kanto Route 22 Area	Overworld	3–4	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Kanto Route 23 Area	Overworld	41–46	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Kanto Route 9 Area	Overworld	17–22	100%	—
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 201 Area	Walk	2	1%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 201 Area	Walk	2	1%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 201 Area	Walk	3	10%	Radar On
Red	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	3	4%	—
Red	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	4	1%	—
Red	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	5%	—
Red	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	25	5%	—
Red	Kanto Underground Path Area	Npc Trade	2–100	100%	Trade Nidoran ♂
Red Japan	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	3	4%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	4	1%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	24	5%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	25	5%	—
Silver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time Day
Silver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time ♂orning
Silver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm No, Time Night
Silver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	30%	Swarm Yes
Silver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time Day
Silver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time ♂orning
Silver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	30%	Time Night
Soulsilver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	20%	Swarm No
Soulsilver	Johto Route 35 Area	Walk	12	10%	Radio Off
Soulsilver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	20%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	10%	Time Day, Radio Off
Soulsilver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	12	10%	Time Night, Radio Off
Soulsilver	Johto Route 36 Area	Walk	13	10%	Time ♂orning, Radio Off
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	15	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	15	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	16	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	16	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	17	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Savannah	Walk	17	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
White 2	Unova Route 2 Hidden Grotto	Hidden Grotto	55–59	10%	—
X	Kalos Route 11 Area	Horde	11	60%	—
Y	Kalos Route 11 Area	Horde	11	60%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City	Walk	4	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City	Walk	6	5%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	2	20%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 22 Area	Walk	4	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 9 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Yellow	Kanto Route 9 Area	Walk	18	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East	Walk	29	20%	—
Yellow	Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North	Walk	14	20%	—
Yellow	Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West	Walk	21	20%	—
Yellow	Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle	Walk	36	20%	—

Nidoran♀ Pokédex moves

The Nidoran♀ Pokédex lists 111 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

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111 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Growl	NORMAL	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
1	Poison Sting	POISON	Physical	15	100	35	Level Up
1	Scratch	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
3	Tail Whip	NORMAL	Status	—	100	30	Level Up
9	Double Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	30	100	30	Level Up
12	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100	25	Level Up
15	Fury Swipes	NORMAL	Physical	18	80	15	Level Up
15	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
18	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Level Up
20	Toxic Spikes	POISON	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
24	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Level Up
27	Super ♀ang	NORMAL	Physical	—	90	10	Level Up
33	Flatter	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Level Up
43	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Level Up
45	Poison ♀ang	POISON	Physical	50	100	15	Level Up
55	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Level Up
—	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Beat Up	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Machine
—	Bide	NORMAL	Physical	—	—	10	Machine
—	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70	5	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Charm	FAIRY	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Cut	NORMAL	Physical	50	95	30	Machine
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Machine
—	Detect	FIGHTING	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	Special	40	100	15	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hone Claws	DARK	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Machine
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Poison Jab	POISON	Physical	80	100	20	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rage	NORMAL	Physical	20	100	20	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Shadow Claw	GHOST	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100	10	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sludge Bomb	POISON	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Thief	DARK	Physical	60	100	25	Machine
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Toxic Spikes	POISON	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Venom Drench	POISON	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Venoshock	POISON	Special	65	100	10	Machine
—	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100	20	Machine
—	Beat Up	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Egg
—	Charm	FAIRY	Status	—	100	20	Egg
—	Chip Away	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Egg
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Egg
—	Disable	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Egg
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Egg
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Egg
—	Poison Tail	POISON	Physical	50	100	25	Egg
—	Poison ♀ang	POISON	Physical	50	100	15	Egg
—	Pursuit	DARK	Physical	40	100	20	Egg
—	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100	10	Egg
—	Supersonic	NORMAL	Status	—	55	20	Egg
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Egg
—	Venom Drench	POISON	Status	—	100	20	Egg
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Tutor
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Tutor
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Super ♀ang	NORMAL	Physical	—	90	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Tutor
—	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100	20	Tutor

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

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Blue

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Yellow

A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.

Gold

The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely po tent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.

Silver

Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threat ened in any way.

Crystal

Small and very docile, it pro tects itself with its small, poison ous horn when attacked.

Ruby

NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

Sapphire

NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

Emerald

Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small- bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

Firered

Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.

Leafgreen

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Diamond