Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

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Nidoran♂ ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ #032
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #032 Johto #098 Hoenn #230 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′08″ Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1′08″/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 19.8 lbs. Imperial 9.0 kg Metric 19.8 lbs./9.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 235 (30.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Ground groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 60 Battle Exp.: 601*
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.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoran♂ is a small, rabbit-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♂ is threatened. Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, Nidoran♀.

Gender differences

Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of the first Pokémon to denote gender differences. In the later generations, however, Pokémon with genders are marked with a ♀ or ♂ symbol, rather than being actual different Pokémon.

Compare with Nidoran♀. Note how the female Nidoran has a smaller horn and fewer spines, as well as a different color.

Special abilities

Its large horns can secrete a powerful venom, unlike its female counterpart, the size of the horns is indicative of the strength of the venom. It also has unique muscles around its ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.

Behavior

Nidoran♂ are fairly docile Pokémon, although they tend to be more alert and nervous than their female counterparts, constantly listening for the sounds of approaching enemies with their large ears. Their potent venom is used primarily as a defense, and most likely evolved to counteract their small body size.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidoran♂ live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Nidoran♂ with its counterpart, Nidoran♀.

Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?

In the manga

Shū caught a Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Get da ze!.

A battle between a Nidoran♂ and Clefairy was how Isamu Akai met his Clefairy in Pocket Monsters.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran ♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Nidoran♂

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 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. 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 Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection Pearl It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. 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 Common (Red) Few (Blue) Route 22, Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 35 and 36 Crystal Common Route 35, National Park
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) Route 3, Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 201 (Poké Radar) 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 4 Huge Storage 4 Endless Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Wish Cave (33F-37F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4)

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.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I RB Level Move Type Start Leer Tackle 8 Horn Attack 14 Poison Sting 21 Focus Energy 29 Fury Attack 36 Horn Drill 43 Double Kick

Generation I Y Level Move Type Start Leer Tackle 8 Horn Attack 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 23 Focus Energy 30 Fury Attack 38 Horn Drill

Generation II Level Move Type Start Leer Tackle 8 Horn Attack 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 23 Focus Energy 30 Fury Attack 38 Horn Drill

Generation III Level Move Type Start Leer Peck 8 Focus Energy 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 20 Horn Attack 23 Helping Hand 30 Fury Attack 38 Flatter 47 Horn Drill

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Leer Peck 7 Focus Energy 9 Double Kick 13 Poison Sting 19 Fury Attack 21 Horn Attack 25 Helping Hand 31 Toxic Spikes 33 Flatter 37 Poison Jab 43 Captivate 45 Horn Drill

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Amnesia			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro Snorlax Sentret, Furret Wooper, Quagsire Slowking Swinub, Piloswine Slakoth Slaking Wailmer, Wailord Numel, Camerupt Torkoal Bidoof, Bibarel
Beat Up			Sneasel
Charm			Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty
Confusion			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro Espeon Slowking Girafarig
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
Sucker Punch			Rattata, Raticate Diglett, Dugtrio Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena Mawile Spinda Kecleon Absol Glameow, Purugly
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 Nidoran♂ images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender, and even gender differences; however, their difference is much greater than later Pokémon.
• Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration is based on Nidoran♀'s normal coloration.

Origin

Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidoran♂'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 ♂ in its name is an indication of its male gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoran♂
• French: Nidoran♂
• Korean: 니드런♂ Nideuran♂
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 尼多郎 (Ni Duo Lang) - Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 literally refers to young males.

External links

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

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