Nidoran♀
#29 in the Black and White Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Pokémon Black
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Pokémon White
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | Level 16 | ![]() Nidorina #30 |
![]() Nidorina #30 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Nidoqueen #31 |

Normal

Shiny
Nidoran♀
Poison Pin Pokémon

HP
55
Attack
47
Defense
52
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
41
Total
275
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| 7 | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| 9 | Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| 13 | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 21 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| 25 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| 31 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle. |
| 33 | Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 37 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 43 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 45 | Poison Fang | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered. |
| Chip Away | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Poison Tail | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Poison Point
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Ability Slot 2
Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Hustle
Hidden Ability
Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.























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