Nidoran♀

#0029 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidoran♀

#0029 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

#0029

Poison

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

7 kg (15.4 lbs)

Abilities

Poison Point Rivalry HustleHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ground

2×

Psychic

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nidoran♀ #0029	Level 16	Nidorina #0030
Nidorina #0030	Use Moon Stone	Nidoqueen #0031

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
8	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
14	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
21	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
23	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
29	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
31	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
36	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
38	Flatter	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
43	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100	30	A double kicking attack.
43	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
45	Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100	15	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
47	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
55	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	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.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	Party POKéMON join in the attack.
Charm	Fairy	Status	-	100	20	Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK.
Chip Away	Normal	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	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100	25	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55	20	Sound waves that cause confusion.
Venom Drench	Poison	Status	-	100	20	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.