Nidoran♂
Poison Pin Pokémon
Type matchups
Damage taken when attackedIts STAB attacks
Base stats
| HP | 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 57 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | |
| Speed | 50 | |
| Total | 273 |
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
- Base experience
- 55
Evolution
Abilities
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being poisoned.
This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender. If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.
This Pokémon's physical moves do 1.5× as much regular damage, but have 0.8× their usual accuracy. Special moves are unaffected. Moves that do set damage, such as Seismic Toss, have their accuracy affected, but not their damage. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.
Profile
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 9.0 kg 19.8 lbs
- Gender
-
- Egg groups
- Monster, Field
- Hatch time
- 20 cycles ~5,100 steps
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Catch rate
- 235 Very easy≈ 41.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Moves
Sword & Shield| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | normal | — | 100 | 30 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | |
| 5 | Peck | 35 | 100 | 35 | ||
| 10 | Focus Energy | normal | — | — | 30 | |
| 15 | Fury Attack | normal | 15 | 85 | 20 | |
| 20 | Toxic Spikes | poison | — | — | 20 | |
| 25 | Double Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| 30 | Horn Attack | normal | 65 | 100 | 25 | |
| 35 | Helping Hand | normal | — | — | 20 | |
| 40 | Toxic | poison | — | 90 | 10 | |
| 45 | Flatter | dark | — | 100 | 15 | |
| 50 | Poison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| 55 | Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | Dig | ground | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM21 | Rest | psychic | — | — | 5 | |
| TM23 | Thief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| TM24 | Snore | normal | 50 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM25 | Protect | normal | — | — | 10 | |
| TM31 | Attract | normal | — | 100 | 15 | |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | water | — | — | 5 | |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | fire | — | — | 5 | |
| TM37 | Beat Up | dark | — | 100 | 10 | |
| TM39 | Facade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | normal | — | — | 20 | |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM74 | Venoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM76 | Round | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM96 | Smart Strike | steel | 70 | — | 10 | |
| TR01 | Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TR06 | Blizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| TR09 | Thunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | |
| TR13 | Focus Energy | normal | — | — | 30 | |
| TR17 | Amnesia | psychic | — | — | 20 | |
| TR20 | Substitute | normal | — | — | 10 | |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TR26 | Endure | normal | — | — | 10 | |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | normal | — | — | 10 | |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes | poison | — | — | 20 | |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| TR67 | Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TR87 | Drill Run | ground | 80 | 95 | 10 | |
| TR91 | Venom Drench | poison | — | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| Counter | fighting | — | 100 | 20 | |
| Disable | normal | — | 100 | 20 | |
| Head Smash | rock | 150 | 80 | 5 | |
| Horn Drill | normal | — | 30 | 5 | |
| Poison Tail | poison | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| Sucker Punch | dark | 70 | 100 | 5 | |
| Supersonic | normal | — | 55 | 20 | |
| Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| Thrash | normal | 120 | 100 | 10 |
Where to find it
Sword & ShieldSword: The Crown Tundra
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
- Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
- Frostpoint FieldWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · NormalWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Intense Sun
- Giant's BedWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 21% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 21% · OvercastOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 21% · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 21% · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 21% · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · NormalWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · RainingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · FogOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 19% · SnowstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 19% · Intense SunOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 17% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · Intense Sun
- Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
- Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
- Old CemeteryOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 35% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 25% · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 25% · Intense SunOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 22% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · OvercastOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · RainingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 14% · Thunderstorm
Shield: The Crown Tundra
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 55% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 55% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star
- Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 55% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star
- Frostpoint FieldWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · NormalWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowstormWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · Intense Sun
- Giant's BedWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · OvercastWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowingWanderer · Lv. 60 · 100% · SnowstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 26% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 26% · OvercastOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 26% · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 26% · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 26% · SnowingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 24% · SnowstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 24% · Intense SunOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 22% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · NormalWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · RainingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · ThunderstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · Intense Sun
- Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 55% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star
- Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 55% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 Star
- Old CemeteryOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 35% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 25% · RainingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 25% · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · NormalOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · OvercastOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowingOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · ThunderstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 20% · SnowstormOverworld · Lv. 60–65 · 17% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · OvercastWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · RainingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · SnowingWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · SnowstormWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · Intense SunWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 16% · FogWalking · Lv. 60–65 · 14% · Thunderstorm
Pokédex entries
The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.
All 13 Pokédex entries
The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.
Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
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.
Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
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.
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.
It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.