Nidoqueen (Pokémon)

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Nidoqueen ニドクイン Nidoqueen #031
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Drill Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #031 Johto #097 Hoenn #229 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 194 Battle Exp.: 1941*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nidoqueen (Japanese: ニドクイン Nidoqueen) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoqueen is a large, blue, mammal-like reptile Pokémon. She has thick tail and mouse-like ears. A horn has grown on Nidoqueen's forehead. Nidoqueen has spikes running down the length of her back. Her lower-jaw, chest-plates and torso are cream-colored.

Gender differences

Nidoqueen is the female of the species. For the male equivalent, see Nidoking.

Special abilities

Nidoqueen have long spikes that ooze poison on contact with foes. Nidoqueen can also cause small tremors by slamming the ground.

Behavior

Very protective of any babies, Nidoqueen is fierce.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidoqueen live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

The Nidoqueen's first appearance was in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Nidoqueen was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo.

Navel Island Gym Leader Danny owns a Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen was shown competing against Ash's Lapras into freezing a super-heated geyser. Afterwards, this Nidoqueen helped Danny's Machoke and Scyther carve Danny's sled.

Gary Oak has a Nidoqueen that he may or may not have obtained as a Nidoran♀ or Nidorina. Gary first used his Nidoqueen to defend his grandfather's lab from Team Rocket agents Jessie, James and Meowth in A Tents Situation. Gary later used Nidoqueen in Can't Beat the Heat in the Johto League. Gary's Nidoqueen defeated Ash's Tauros and was defeated by Ash's Snorlax.

A Nidoqueen appeared under the ownership of Andi in The Bicker the Better. Her boyfriend, Oscar, had a Nidoking.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ Pokémon Special that later evolved into a Nidorina and then into Nidoqueen.

Giovanni had a Nidoqueen. Red also caught a Nidoqueen in the Safari Zone.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoqueen (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Blue Yellow Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. Stadium Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
Generation II Gold Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. Silver It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. Crystal The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any any attack. Stadium 2 Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. LeafGreen Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Generation IV Diamond Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. Pearl Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve from Nidorina Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve from Nidorina
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve from Nidorina Crystal None Evolve from Nidorina
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve from Nidorina Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve from Nidorina Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 9 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Nidorina

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 87		82 - 152	161 - 300
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Poison Sting 23 Body Slam

Generation II Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick 23 Body Slam

Generation III Level Move Type Start Poison Sting Scratch Tail Whip Double Kick 23 Body Slam 43 Superpower (FR/LG only)

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick Poison Sting 23 Body Slam 43 Earth Power 58 Superpower

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM30 Shadow Ball TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Defense Curl TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Fire Punch TM49 Fury Cutter HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM30 Shadow Ball TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM36 Sludge Bomb TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM30 Shadow Ball TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM36 Sludge Bomb TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM46 Fling TM58 Endure TM59 Dragon Pulse TM65 Shadow Claw TM68 Giga Impact TM71 Stone Edge TM72 Avalanche TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Charm			Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty
Counter			Slakoth Slaking
Disable			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung Lickilicky
Focus Energy			Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂,Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Torchic,Combusken, Blaziken Numel, Camerupt
Pursuit			Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel
Supersonic			Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Take Down			Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon Tauros Dunsparce Snubbull, Granbull Swinub, Piloswine Phanpy Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Poochyena, Mightyena Aron, Lairon, Aggron Numel, Camerupt Bidoof, Bibarel Shieldon, Bastiodon Mamoswine Rhyperior

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidoqueen images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• One piece of information of note is that Nidoqueen cannot breed, although it is not a genderless species, and its male counterpart, Nidoking, can breed. The same is true for Nidorina and Nidorino, respectively.
• For some reason, Nidoqueen's shiny form is not the same color as her male counterpart's normal color, unlike her previous evolutions.
• Nidoqueen and her male counterpart Nidoking share the same species name with Rhydon and Rhyperior.

Origin

It shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines.

Name origin

Nidoqueen's name may be based on the word needle. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The second part of its name is simply queen, referring to its feminine gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoqueen
• French: Nidoqueen
• Korean: 니드퀸 Nideukwin
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多后 (Ni Duo Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后, meaning Queen.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美后 (Ni Mii Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼美, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后, meaning Queen.

Related articles

• Gary's Nidoqueen

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidoqueen

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