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 Template:A2, 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
Nidoran♂ live in expansive hot savannas and plains.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
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Stadium
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Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
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Silver
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It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
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Crystal
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It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
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Stadium 2
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It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
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LeafGreen
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It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection
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Pearl
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
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Platinum
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SoulSilver
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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46
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106 - 153
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202 - 296
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57
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55 - 119
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107 - 234
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 273
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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Side game data
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Evolution
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Sprites
Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.
Name origin
Nidoran♂'s name may be based on the word needle. It may also be based from the word cnidarian which are stinging animals. 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.