Nidoqueen (#0031) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk9287–158170–311

Def8782–152161–300

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe7672–140141–276

Total505Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 76). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+140Max128No SP96Min86Scarf210Tailwind280

At max Speed, Nidoqueen outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Ice2×Psychic2×Water2×

Resists

Poison¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingGhostSteelFireGrassDragonDark

Abilities

Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0029Nidoran♀Poison
1. Level 16#0030NidorinaPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone#0031NidoqueenPoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

1Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

1Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

1FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

1Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

1SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

1Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 51

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

HM08Rock ClimbHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20

TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TMTauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMDragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Drill Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#031Original Johto#097Updated Johto#097Coastal Kalos#106Let’s Go Kanto#031Crown Tundra#067

It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present.
Shield
Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack.
Sword
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
NIDOQUEEN’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
Crystal
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
Its body is covered with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Gold · HeartGold
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: ニドクイン
Japanese (romaji): Nidoqueen
Korean: 니드퀸
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多后
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多后
French: Nidoqueen
German: Nidoqueen
Spanish: Nidoqueen
Italian: Nidoqueen

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 227
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46