Nidoran♂

#32 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidoran♂

#32 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

202

296

Attack

107

234

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

196

Speed

218

Total

273

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.

Nidoqueen

Nidorino

Normal

Shiny

Nidoran♂

Poison Pin Pokémon

#32

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 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 Atk
Catch rate	235
Base Exp.	55

Eggs

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

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

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Emerald

The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nidoran♂ #32	Level 16	Nidorino #33
Nidorino #33	Use Moon Stone	Nidoking #34

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Start	Peck	Physical	35	100	35	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
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	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
30	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
38	Flatter	Status	-	100	15	Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

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.
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
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Beat Up	Special	10	100	10	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Confusion	Special	50	100	25	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable	Status	-	55	20	Psychically disables one of the foe’s moves.
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.

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Nidoqueen

#33

Nidorino

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