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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Poison Pin Pokémon
Type: Poison
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 9kg
Catch Rate: 235
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 100% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 尼多朗
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 尼多朗
English Nidoran♂
French Nidoran♂
German Nidoran♂
Italian Nidoran♂
Japanese ニドラン♂
Japanese (Romanized) Nidoran♂
Japanese (Trademark) Nidoran♂
Korean 니드런♂
Spanish Nidoran♂

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #32
Kanto #32
Johto (G/S) #98
Johto (HG/SS) #98
Kalos (Coastal) #107

Abilities

  • Poison Point: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
  • Rivalry: Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
  • Hustle: Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 16
Pokemon
Moon Stone
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 0.5x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 2x
Poison 0.5x
Psychic 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Poison 46
57
40
40
40
50
273
7 Poison 46
57
40
40
40
50
273
6 Poison 46
57
40
40
40
50
273

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
United States Pokémon Blue Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Japan Pokémon Stadium おおきな みみで きけんを かんじとり おこると どくばりを だす。からだの トゲが おおきいと どくが つよい。
United States Pokémon Stadium Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
United States Pokémon Yellow Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
United States Pokémon Gold It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
United States Pokémon Silver It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
United States Pokémon Crystal It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
United States Pokémon 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 pokemon's notice.
United States Pokémon 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 POKeMON's notice.
United States Pokémon Emerald The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this POKeMON's notice.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
United States Pokémon FireRed Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
United States Pokémon Pearl It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
United States Pokémon Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
United States Pokémon Platinum It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
United States Pokémon White It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Japan Pokémon White くさむらの うえに みみだけ だして まわりの けはいを さぐる。 もうどくの ツノで みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Japan Pokémon Black くさむらの うえに みみだけ だして まわりの けはいを さぐる。 もうどくの ツノで みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 くさむらの うえに みみだけ だして まわりの けはいを さぐる。 もうどくの ツノで みを まもる。
United States Pokémon White 2 It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Japan Pokémon White 2 くさむらの うえに みみだけ だして まわりの けはいを さぐる。 もうどくの ツノで みを まもる。
Japan Pokémon X くさむらの うえに みみだけ だして まわりの けはいを さぐる。 もうどくの ツノで みを まもる。
Italy Pokémon Y Solleva le orecchie come ali per captare rumori in lontananza. Quando è adirato, estende i baffi velenosi.
South Korea Pokémon Y 귀가 커서 먼 곳의 소리를 들을 때 날개 치듯 움직인다. 화나면 독침을 쏜다.
Spain Pokémon Y Cambia la orientación de las grandes orejas que tiene para oír mejor. Si se enfada, despliega sus púas venenosas.
France Pokémon Y Ce Pokémon agite ses oreilles comme pour entendre tout ce qui se passe au loin. Il déploie des aiguillons toxiques quand il est en colère.
Germany Pokémon Y Seine großen Ohren schlagen wie Flügel, wenn es Geräusche in weiter Entfernung hört. Es fährt giftige Stacheln aus, wenn es verärgert ist.
Japan Pokémon Y みみが おおきく とおくの おとを きくとき はばたくように うごく。 おこると どくばりを だす。
United States Pokémon Y Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
Italy Pokémon X Esamina l’ambiente circostante tendendo le orecchie fuori dall’erba. Si protegge con il corno velenoso.
Spain Pokémon X Saca las orejas por encima de la hierba para explorar el territorio. Le protege su cuerno venenoso.
France Pokémon X Il jauge le terrain en laissant ses oreilles dépasser de l’herbe. Il se défend avec sa corne toxique.
Germany Pokémon X Es untersucht die Umgebung, indem es die Ohren spitzt und lauscht. Sein giftiges Horn schützt es.
United States Pokémon X It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
South Korea Pokémon X 풀밭 위로 귀만 내어 주위의 낌새를 살핀다. 맹독의 뿔로 몸을 보호한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Nidoran♂ ha desarrollado músculos para mover las orejas y orientarlas en cualquier dirección. De este modo, es capaz de captar hasta el sonido más leve.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 귀를 움직이는 근육이 발달되어 있어서 어떤 방향으로든 자유로이 귀를 움직일 수 있다. 희미한 소리도 빠트리지 않고 듣는 포켓몬이다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Nidoran♂ ha sviluppato dei muscoli per muovere liberamente le orecchie in qualsiasi direzione. Così, questo Pokémon è in grado di percepire anche il più flebile fruscio.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Nidoran♂ ha desarrollado músculos para mover las orejas y orientarlas en cualquier dirección. De este modo, es capaz de captar hasta el sonido más leve.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Nidoran♂ a développé des muscles pour bouger ses oreilles. Ainsi, il peut les orienter à sa guise. Ce Pokémon peut entendre le plus discret des bruits.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Nidoran♂ hat Muskeln entwickelt, um seine Ohren bewegen zu können. Dadurch kann es sie in jede beliebige Richtung drehen. Diesem Pokémon entgeht nicht einmal das leiseste Geräusch.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire みみを うごかす きんにくが はったつしていて どんな むきにも じざいに みみを うごかせる。 かすかな ものおとも ききもらさない ポケモン。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 귀를 움직이는 근육이 발달되어 있어서 어떤 방향으로든 자유로이 귀를 움직일 수 있다. 희미한 소리도 빠트리지 않고 듣는 포켓몬이다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Nidoran♂ ha sviluppato dei muscoli per muovere liberamente le orecchie in qualsiasi direzione. Così, questo Pokémon è in grado di percepire anche il più flebile fruscio.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Nidoran♂ a développé des muscles pour bouger ses oreilles. Ainsi, il peut les orienter à sa guise. Ce Pokémon peut entendre le plus discret des bruits.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Nidoran♂ hat Muskeln entwickelt, um seine Ohren bewegen zu können. Dadurch kann es sie in jede beliebige Richtung wenden. Diesem Pokémon entgeht nicht das leiseste Geräusch.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby みみを うごかす きんにくが はったつしていて どんな むきにも じざいに みみを うごかせる。 かすかな ものおとも ききもらさない ポケモン。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ralph's Nidoran♂ (Tony)
  • Japan ラルフのニドラン♂ (ジョン)
  • Japan Ralph no Nidoran♂ (John)
  • Japan Ralph's Nidoran♂ (John)
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Goh's Nidoran♂
  • Japan ゴウのニドラン♂
  • Japan Go no Nidoran♂
  • Japan Go's Nidoran♂
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Red's Nidoran♂
  • Japan レッドのニドラン♂
  • Japan Red no Nidoran♂
  • Japan Red's Nidoran♂
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Blossom's Nidoran♂
  • Japan ツボミのニドラン♂
  • Japan Tsubomi no Nidoran♂
  • Japan Tsubomi's Nidoran♂

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 28
SL 57
SL 67
SL 75
OI 3
OI 8
OI 20
GS 10
GS 27
GS 41
GS 137
AG 15
AG 107
AG 116
AG 117
AG 122
AG 156
AG 160
AG 161
AG 162
DP 10
DP 71
DP 72
Movie 2
Movie 7
Movie 8
PSFC 1
DP 109
Movie 12
Movie 15
XY 8
XY 35
XYZ 15
SM 1
Movie 20
PM2019 1
PM2019 20
PM2019 23
PM2019 31
PM2019 35
PM2019 47
PM2019 50
PM2019 53
PM2019 58
PM2019 62
PM2019 70
PM2019 73
PM2019 78
POKETOON 3
OG 1
PM2019 107
PM2019 136
SP 16

TCG Cards

#55: Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#76: Giovanni's Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#83: Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#96: Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#71: Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#57: Nidoran M (Delta Species)
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#97: Nidoran M
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#72: Nidoran
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#70: Nidoran♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#21: ニドラン♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#43: Nidoran♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#43: Nidoran♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#43: Nidoran♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#32: Nidoran♂
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Peck Type Icon Physical 35 35 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1
Focus Energy Type Icon Status 30 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 23 23 23 21
Horn Attack Type Icon Physical 25 65 100 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 8 8 8 8
Double Kick Type Icon Physical 30 30 100 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 43
Poison Sting
Type Icon Physical 35 15 100 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 17 17 17 17 17 17 14
Fury Attack Type Icon Physical 20 15 85 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 30 30 30 30 30 30 29
Helping Hand Type Icon Status 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 23 23 23
Toxic Spikes
Type Icon Status 20 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
Flatter Type Icon Status 15 100 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 38 38 38
Horn Drill Type Icon Physical 5 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 47 47 47 38 38 38 36
Poison Jab
Type Icon Physical 20 80 100 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic
Type Icon Status 10 90
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Smart Strike Type Icon Physical 10 70
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Poison Jab
Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Skull Bash Type Icon Physical 10 130 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Horn Drill Type Icon Physical 5 30
Echoed Voice Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Venoshock
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Sludge Bomb
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

Venom Drench
Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20
Disable Type Icon Status 20 100
Supersonic Type Icon Status 20 55
Chip Away Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Head Smash Type Icon Physical 5 150 80
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Poison Tail
Type Icon Physical 25 50 100
Beat Up Type Icon Physical 10 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Confusion Type Icon Special 25 50 100

Move Tutors

Helping Hand Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Drill Run Type Icon Physical 10 80 95
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Super Fang Type Icon Physical 10 90
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100