Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Nidoran (disambiguation).

Nidoran♂ Poison Pin Pokémon ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ #0032 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Poison Point or RivalryGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Hustle Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 235 (41.3%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Nidoran♂ 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg Nidoran♂ 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 60 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 55 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Nidoran♂ 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
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

Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16, which evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.

It is related to Nidoran♀, serving as its male counterpart. When bred with Ditto as of Generation V, it can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀.

Biology

Nidoran♂ is a small, quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker patches. It has large, spiny ears with teal insides, oversized front teeth, and red eyes. Its back is covered with three lines of large spines that can release potent poisons if threatened. The center line of spines is taller than the other two. The size of the long, pointed horn on its forehead is indicative of the strength of its venom. Nidoran♂ is a male-only species.

Nidoran♂ constantly listens for the sounds of approaching enemies with its large ears. Said ears have unique muscles that allow them to be moved in any direction, and even the slightest sound does not escape Nidoran♂'s notice. In order to listen to distant locations, it flaps its ears like wings. When angry, it extends its toxic spikes and charges, stabbing with its horn to inject poison. Nidoran♂ is brave, and will risk its own life to protect Nidoran♀. Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.

Evolution

Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino, which evolves into Nidoking.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Nidoran♂  Poison

→

First evolution Nidorino  Poison

→

Second evolution Nidoking  Poison  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #032 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom. Blue Yellow Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting. Stadium Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.

Generation II Johto #098 Gold It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. Silver It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger. Crystal It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away. Stadium 2 It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #032 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered. LeafGreen It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #098 Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. SoulSilver It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.

Generation V Unova #— Black It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. White Black 2 It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #107 Hoenn #— X It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. Y Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #032 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #068 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword The horn on a male Nidoran's forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears. Shield Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it's friendly with. Brilliant Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Route 22, Safari Zone Trade Nidoran♀ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6) (Japanese Pokémon Red and Green only) Blue (Japan) Route 22, Safari Zone Yellow Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 35 and 36 Crystal National ParkMorningDay Route 35 (Swarm)

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Route 3, Safari Zone LeafGreen Route 3, Safari Zone Trade Nidoran♀ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6) Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 201 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 201 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 35 and 36 Safari ZoneMorningDay (Savannah, default) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Refreshing Field

Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Route 2 (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 11 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery Frostpoint Field (Wanderer) Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 201 (Poké Radar) Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Dazzling Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red Field: Pallet Town, Safari Zone Blue Field: Viridian City Both Fields: Cerulean City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 4, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Thunder (1F-4F), Wish Cave (B33F-B37F), Oddity Cave (B1F-B4F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Rumble Eternal Tower (Normal Mode C)

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Shimmering Lake Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Rumble World Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Thunder (1F-5F), Wish Cave (33F-37F), Purity Forest (31F-35F), Oddity Cave (1F-2F), Remains Island (1F-2F), Marvelous Sea (1F-2F), Fantasy Strait (1F-2F) Fainted Pokémon: Waterfall Pond

Cross-Generation Shuffle Sandy Bazaar: Stage 17 Masters EX Egg event (Poison-, Dragon-, and Flying-Type Egg Event): Scottie/Bettie & Nidoran♂Egg

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♂	English	United States	5	February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♂	English	United States	5	February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Morning Sun Nidoran♂	English	United States	5	August 9 to 29, 2002

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	TM43 (Detect) (100%)
Yellow
FireRed	LeafGreen	TinyMushroom (In-game trade, 100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 46		106 - 153	202 - 296
Attack: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 273	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 40.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 11/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

Nidoran♂ is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 055 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 1010 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 1515 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 2020 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 2525 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 3030 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 3535 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 4040 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10 4545 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 5050 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 5555 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR54 TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Poison Tail* Poison Physical 50 100% 25 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidoran♂ in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Poison Tail Poison Physical 50 100% 25 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidoran♂ in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♂ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoran♂ × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Scratch	Nidoran♂ (Aquapolis 96)

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Fury Swipes	Normal	Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?
Bite	Dark	Leading a Stray!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12.6% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't laugh at my poisonous spikes! 26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP... 1%-25% HP I'm close to dropping... Level up Leveled up! Yes, I'm pleased!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Battle Connected to: Nidoran♀, Nidorino, Nidoking, Unfezant (♂) Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I have good ears! I can hear everything! Low HP (< 50%) Waaah…
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 47 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 40 - 90 5 #051 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 76 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Peck, Poison Sting Charged Attacks: Horn Attack, Body Slam, Sludge Bomb, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Nidoran♂  Poison

Level 16 →

First evolution Nidorino  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second evolution Nidoking  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♂ images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Nidoran♂ in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, a Nidoran couple was in love with one another, much to the dismay of their Trainers, who hated one another. After the battle with Team Rocket, upon which he kissed Emily's Nidoran♀, Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony, evolved into a Nidorino.

In Leading a Stray!, multiple Nidoran♂ assisted a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.

Minor appearances

Two Nidoran♂ debuted in Pokémon Fashion Flash as some of the Pokémon seen on Scissor Street.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Nidoran♂ were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. These Nidoran♂ were colored the same way as Shiny Nidoran♂, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidoran♂ was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Bad to the Bone.

A Valencia Island variant of Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

In In the Pink, a pink Nidoran♂ was a resident of Pinkan Island. Team Rocket attempted to capture him and his female counterpart, but they ended up being chased off by a pink Nidoking.

In The Power of One, a Nidoran♂ sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Chikorita Rescue alongside a Nidoran♀.

In Going Apricorn!, a Nidoran♂ was fed by Tracey at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in A Farfetch'd Tale alongside a Nidoran♀.

In The Fortune Hunters, a Nidoran♂ was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Fangs for Nothin', a Nidoran♂ was an inhabitant of the Dragon Holy Land.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Nidoran♂ was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Nidoran♂ was a resident of an underground paradise.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Nidoran♂ were living in the Tree of Beginning.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Green Guardian.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path.

A Coordinator's Nidoran♂ appeared in Harley Rides Again.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, a Nidoran♂ was a resident of Camomile Island.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Two additional Nidoran♂ appeared in the follow-up episode.

Multiple Nidoran♂ made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where he evolved into a Nidoking.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Nidoran♂ residing in a forest.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback in Alola to New Adventure!.

In I Choose You!, a Nidoran♂ was taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Goh caught a Nidoran♂ during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. He has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Healing the Healer!.

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in A Rollicking Roll….

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP100 Nidoran♂ Ash's Pokédex Nidoran♂. Its horn is larger than the female's and its Horn Attack is quite powerful.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN020 Nidoran♂ and Nidoran♀ Goh's Rotom Phone Nidoran, the Poison Pin Pokémon. A Poison type. The male Nidoran first evolves into Nidorino, then Nidoking. The less aggressive female Nidoran first evolves into Nidorina, then Nidoqueen.

Pokémon Origins

Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Nidoran♂ was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of Red. Red used his Nidoran♂ during his Gym battle with Brock.

POKÉTOON

Nidoran♂ in POKÉTOON

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Blossom's Dream, helping Blossom and later becoming her first partner Pokémon. At the end of the episode, he was revealed to have evolved into Nidorino.

In the manga

Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon Adventures

Nidoran♂ debuted in Just a Spearow Carrier, under the ownership of Wilton. Green attempted to trick the man into trading his Butterfree for her weak Weedle because his Pokémon was infatuated with her Nidoran♀. Red was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Nidoran♂ was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu caught a Nidoran♂ in A Match For Pokémon.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

A Nidoran♂ appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!.

Pokémon Zensho

Bill had a Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Zensho that he accidentally merged with in a transporter experiment.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Nidoran♂

Trivia

Baby Nidoran

• Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, or even any indication of gender at all.
• Despite the addition of genders in all Pokémon starting in Generation II, the two variations of Nidoran remained separate species, rather than a singular species that splits down different evolution paths based on gender.
  • When an Egg is produced from Nidoran and Ditto parents, the gender ratio of the Egg favors the gender of the non-Ditto parent by an unknown margin.
  • A Nidoran♀ Egg has a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂ when bred with a non-Nidoran♂ compatible father.
• Nidoran♂'s Shiny form is similar to Nidoran♀'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ .
• Nidoran♂ shares its category name with Nidorino, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Poipole, and Naganadel. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
• Due to the fact that its gender, ♂, is included in its name, checking Nidoran♂'s summary from Generation II onward (except Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl) will display as if it were gender unknown if it does not have a nickname. If its nickname is anything other than "Nidoran♂", its gender will appear as normal.
• Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273.

Origin

Nidoran♂ appears to draw inspiration from various characteristics of lagomorphs and rodents, with aspects of venomous mammals. It may also reference the mythical Moon rabbit due to its rabbit like appearance and the fact that it reaches its final evolved form using a Moon Stone. The coloration of Nidoran and its evolutions may be a reference to the gendered associations of pink and blue in previous centuries.

Name origin

Nidoran♂ may be derived from needle with ♂ as an indication of its male gender. It may also involve 二度 nido (twice). It may be derived from nidor, a pungent and unpleasant odor.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ From needle, ♂, and possibly 二度 nido French Nidoran♂ Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Nidoran♂ Same as English/Japanese name German Nidoran♂ Same as English/Japanese name Italian Nidoran♂ Same as English/Japanese name Korean 니드런♂ Nidoran♂ Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 尼多朗 Níduōláng Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 尼多朗 Nèihdōlóhng* 尼多郎 Nèihdōlòhng* Transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of the Japanese name and 郎 lòhng

More languages Hebrew ♂נידורן Nidoran♂ Transcription of English name Hindi नीडोरैन♂ Nidoran ♂ Transcription of Japanese name Lithuanian Nidoranas From the English name Russian Нидоран♂ Nidoran♂ Transcription of English name Thai นิโดรัน♂ Nidoran♂ Transcription of Japanese name

External links

← #0031: Nidoqueen

Pokémon

#0033: Nidorino →

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