Nidoran♂

#32 in the Yellow Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidoran♂

#32 in the Yellow 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

Special

196

Speed

218

Total

233

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

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Nidoran♂

Poison Pin Pokémon

#32

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Kanto #32
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 Yellow

Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.

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

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Yellow

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	-
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	-
Route 9 Road 9	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	-
Route 9 Road 9	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	10%	-
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	10%	-
Route 22 Road 22	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Route 22 Road 22	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	-
Safari Zone Safari Zone (middle)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14	20%	-
Safari Zone Safari Zone (Area 1, east)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	21	20%	-
Safari Zone Safari Zone (Area 2, north)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	36	20%	-
Safari Zone Safari Zone (Area 3, west)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	20%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30
8	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25
12	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30
17	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35
23	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30
30	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20
38	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5

Machines

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

		Class
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10
TM07	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5
TM08	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15
TM09	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20
TM10	Double-Edge	Physical	100	100	15
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	90	5
TM20	Rage	Physical	20	100	20
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10
TM31	Mimic	Status	-	-	10
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20
TM34	Bide	Physical	-	-	10
TM40	Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5
TM50	Substitute	Status	-	-	10

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Nidoqueen

#33

Nidorino

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