Nidoran♀

#29 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidoran♀

#29 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

220

314

Attack

212

Defense

223

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

196

Speed

199

Total

275

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.

Sandslash

Nidorina

Normal

Shiny

Nidoran♀

Poison Pin Pokémon

#29

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

7 kg (15.4 lbs)

Abilities

Poison Point

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Nidoran♀ takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	235
Base Exp.	55

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Field
Gender	0% male 100% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nidoran♀ #29	Level 16	Nidorina #30
Nidorina #30	Use Moon Stone	Nidoqueen #31

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
8	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.
12	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
23	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
30	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
38	Flatter	Status	-	100	15	Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	Crunch	Special	80	100	15	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Physical	90	100	10	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
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.
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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	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.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
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.
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.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Beat Up	Special	10	100	10	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Charm	Status	-	100	20	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable	Status	-	55	20	Psychically disables one of the foe’s moves.
Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Poison Point

Poisons foe on contact.

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

#113

Sandslash

#30

Nidorina

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