Nidoran♂ (#0032) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP46106–153202–296

Atk5755–119107–234

Def4040–10176–196

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe5049–11294–218

Total273Higher than 9% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Nidoran♂ outspeeds 11 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×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0032Nidoran♂Poison
1. Level 16#0033NidorinoPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone#0034NidokingPoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

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

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

5PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

10Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

15Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

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

25Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

30Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

35Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

40ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

45FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

50Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

55Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 27

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

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

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

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

Egg moves 13

EggAmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

EggBeat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

EggConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggHead SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

EggHorn DrillCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

EggPoison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggVenom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

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

Kanto#032Original Johto#098Updated Johto#098Coastal Kalos#107Let’s Go Kanto#032Crown Tundra#068

Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.
Shield
The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
Sword
Nidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
LeafGreen
Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
Ruby · Sapphire
It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Crystal
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Silver · SoulSilver
It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Gold · HeartGold
Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: ニドラン♂
Japanese (romaji): Nidoran♂
Korean: 니드런♂
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多朗
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多朗
French: Nidoran♂
German: Nidoran♂
Spanish: Nidoran♂
Italian: Nidoran♂

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: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 235 ≈30.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 55
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Green 3 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Red 5 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 22Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 22Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Y 1 area

Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 11

X 1 area

Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 11

White 2 1 area

Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 1 area

Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

SoulSilver 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

HeartGold 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Platinum 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Pearl 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

Diamond 1 area

Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2

LeafGreen 4 areas

Kanto Underground PathTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

FireRed 5 areas

Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Crystal 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Silver 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Gold 2 areas

Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12

Yellow 8 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Blue 3 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Red 5 areas

Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22