Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)
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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♀ and, starting in Generation V, can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when bred with Ditto.
Biology
Nidoran♂ is a small, quadruped rodent-like Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker spots, and 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 an exclusively male Pokémon, Nidoran♀ being its female counterpart.
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♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Ralph owned a Nidoran♂, which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?.
In Leading a Stray!, a Nidoran♂ appeared as part of a Luxio's group.
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.
A group of Shiny (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♂ were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Bad to the Bone, under the ownership of a Trainer.
A differently patterned Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
A pink Nidoran♂ appeared in In the Pink. Team Rocket tried to capture him along with his female counterpart until a pink Nidoking chased them off.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Power of One.
A Nidoran♂ and a Nidoran♀ were cuddling behind a bush in The Chikorita Rescue.
A Nidoran♂ briefly appeared along with a Nidoran♀ in Going Apricorn! at Professor Oak's Laboratory, where they were being fed by Tracey.
A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Nidoran couple were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.
A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Oak Corral.
Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as one of the Pokémon living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as a resident of Camomile Island.
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.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad. He was among the Pokémon residing in a forest.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in A Watershed Moment! in a flashback.
A Trainer's Nidoran♂ appeared in Alola to New Adventure! during a flashback.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Loading the Dex! as a silhouette that Rotom Pokédex brought up.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in I Choose You!. He was among the Pokémon taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red used Nidoran♂ during his Gym battle with Brock in File 1: Red.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Nidoran♂ first he appeared in Just a Spearow Carrier belonging to Wilton. Green attempted to trick the man into trading his Butterfree for her weak Weedle because his Pokémon was infatuated with her female Nidoran. Red was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.
Another Nidoran♂ appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Nidoran♂ in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi catches a Nidoran♂ in Vermilion City. However, Nidoran♂ turns out to be Bill in the end.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)
In the TFG
One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.
Game data
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In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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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
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Red* | Blue* | TM43 (Detect) (100%) | |
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 46
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106 - 153 | 202 - 296 | |
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55 - 119 | 107 - 234 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
Total: 273
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By leveling up
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By breeding
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TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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Scratch | Nidoran♂ (Aquapolis 96) |
Anime-only moves
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Fury Swipes | Normal | Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon? |
Bite | Dark | Leading a Stray! |
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Trivia
- Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, or even 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.
- Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration 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 will display as if it were genderless 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 hamsters, rabbits, or – given their aggressive nature towards one another – porcupines, with aspects of venomous mammals. However, anatomically they are arguably most like hyraxes – small, rodent-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like elephants and manatees featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidorino and Nidoking).
Name origin
Nidoran♂ may be derived from needle. It may also come from cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees) referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines with similar names and traits. Also, the Japanese word ran is translated as orchid in English. Orchids are flowers that can be purple or blue, these being the same colors as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ♂ is an indication of its male gender.
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