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Nidoqueen in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#31 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Drill Pokémon

Nidoqueen in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.

Shining Pearl

Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.

Pokémon details

Types

PoisonGround

Category

Drill Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0031

Pokédex

#31

Nidoqueen in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

92

170

311

Defense

87

161

300

Sp. Atk

75

139

273

Sp. Def

85

157

295

Speed

76

141

276

Total

505

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Nidoqueen, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
253

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
0% male
100% female
Egg cycles
Cannot breed

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Evo.Superpower

Fighting1201005
StartScratch

Normal4010035
StartDouble Kick

Fighting3010030
StartTail Whip

Normal-10030
StartPoison Sting

Poison1510035
StartBite

Dark6010025
StartGrowl

Normal-10040
StartToxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
StartFury Swipes

Normal188015
StartCrunch

Dark8010015
StartFlatter

Dark-10015
StartHelping Hand

Normal--20
StartSuperpower

Fighting1201005
StartToxic Spikes

Poison--20
StartEarth Power

Ground9010010
StartSludge Wave

Poison9510010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM01Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
TM03Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM23Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM59Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM72Avalanche

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010
TM76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM83Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530
TM95Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM100Rock Climb

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Normal908520

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Beat Up

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Dark-10010
Beat Up

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Dark-10010
Charm

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fairy-10020
Charm

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fairy-10020
Counter

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fighting-10020
Counter

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fighting-10020
Disable

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-10020
Disable

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-10020
Focus Energy

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal--30
Focus Energy

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal--30
Poison Fang

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison5010015
Poison Fang

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Poison5010015
Poison Tail

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison5010025
Poison Tail

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Poison5010025
Skull Bash

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal13010010
Skull Bash

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal13010010
Supersonic

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-5520
Supersonic

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-5520
Take Down

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal908520
Take Down

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal908520
Venom Drench

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison-10020
Venom Drench

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Poison-10020

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Poison Point

Ability Slot 1

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

Rivalry

Ability Slot 2

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

Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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