Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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♂
#032
Nidoran♂



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry 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♂
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Weight
19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
60
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
55
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Nidoran♂
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HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Speed
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0
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Sp.Def
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
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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 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 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

 
Nidoran♂ in the anime

Major appearances

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

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in Leading a Stray!, where they were among the Pokémon assisting 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.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, where they were among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. These Nidoran♀ were colored the same way as Shiny Nidoran♂, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen 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.

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

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Power of One.

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

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

A Nidoran♂ briefly appeared in Going Apricorn! at Professor Oak's Laboratory, where he was being fed by Tracey.

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

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Fortune Hunters as one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy.

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

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Fangs for Nothin' as an inhabitant of the Dragon Holy Land.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Showdown at the Oak Corral, where he was among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

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

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Beg, Burrow and Steal.

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

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

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 The Green Guardian.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path.

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

A Nidoran♂ appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as 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.

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 brought up.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in I Choose You!. He was among the Pokémon taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.

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.

In Pokémon Origins

 
Nidoran♂ 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♂ 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.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in 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

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#032
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 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 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
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
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 Kanto
#032
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


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 Park, 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
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


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone
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 (33F-37F), Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
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
Shuffle
Sandy Bazaar: Stage 17
Rumble World
Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)


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

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue*   TM43 (Detect) (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
46
106 - 153 202 - 296
57
55 - 119 107 - 234
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
033 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
066 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35
099 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
1212 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25
1515 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —% 20
1818 Toxic Poison Status 0000 09090% 10
2121 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
2424 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20
2727 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000 —% 5
  • 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/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM03  TM03 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM05  TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM07  TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM08  TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM09  TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10  TM10 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM12  TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM19  TM19 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM26  TM26 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM27  TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM36  TM36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38  TM38 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM51  TM51 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM52  TM52 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM55  TM55 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM58  TM58 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 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 TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
077 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
099 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
1313 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35
1919 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
2121 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25
2525 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —% 20
3131 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000 —% 20
3333 Flatter Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
3737 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20
4343 Captivate Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4545 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000 —% 5
  • 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/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM09  TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
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
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24  TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25  TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
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
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49  TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM65  TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM67  TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 —}}—% 10
TM84  TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 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
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20
Beat Up Dark Physical 100% 10
Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Disable Normal Status 100% 20
Endure Normal Status —% 10
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
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
Venom Drench Poison Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VII
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10
S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical 90% 10
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nidoran♂ can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nidoran♂ cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from 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 Rumble
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
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: 92 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 76
Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   25
Fast Attacks: Peck, Poison Sting
Charged Attacks: Horn Attack, Body Slam, Sludge Bomb

Evolution

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


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.
    • 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 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, mice, 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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ Possibly from "needle"
  French Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
  Spanish Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
  German Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
  Italian Nidoran♂ Same as Japanese name
  Korean 니드런♂ Nidoran♂ Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 尼多朗 Níduōláng Transliteration of its Japanese name. 朗 Láng is a word usually used in transliterating male names
  Cantonese Chinese 尼多郎 Nèihdōlòhng Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 lòhng refers to young males


External links

  #031: Nidoqueen
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