Nidoqueen
#31 in the National Pokédex • Drill Pokémon
Nidoqueen
#31 in the National Pokédex • Drill Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 3 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 227 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Emerald
It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | Level 16 | ![]() Nidorina #30 |
![]() Nidorina #30 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Nidoqueen #31 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Scratches the foe with sharp claws. |
| Start | Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. |
| Start | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. |
| 23 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | A fiery punch that may burn the foe. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | An icy punch that may freeze the foe. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | An extremely powerful kick with intense force. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | A strong punch thrown with incredible power. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. |
Traits
Poison Point
Poisons foe on contact.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.












































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