The Essentials on Nidoran♂
- Type
- Poison
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Ground, Psychic Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 273 · top stat: Attack (57) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Nidoran♂ in French · ニドラン♂, Nidoran♂ in Japanese · Nidoran♂ in German All Languages
Overview
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokémon, No. 32 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Poison Pin Pokémon. Height: 0.5 m, weight: 9 kg.
Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino (Lv. 16).
Abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry. Hidden Ability: Hustle. Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#032
National Pokédex
Category
Poison Pin Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
46
255
Attack
57
255
Defense
40
255
Special Attack
40
255
Special Defense
40
255
Speed
50
255
Total
273
Min HP (Lv. 100)
202
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
296
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Poison). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Ground
×2
Psychic
×2
Normal (×1) — 11 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Grass
×½
Fighting
×½
Poison
×½
Bug
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Ability 2
The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but lowers its accuracy.
Nidoran♂ Evolution
Nidoran♂ Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Poison
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Nidoran♂ Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Poison Sting
Poison
Phys.
100%
15
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
5
Peck
Flying
Phys.
100%
35
35
10
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
15
Fury Attack
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
20
Toxic Spikes
Poison
Stat
—
—
20
25
Double Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
30
30
30
Horn Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
25
35
Helping Hand
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
40
Toxic
Poison
Stat
90%
—
10
43
Captivate
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
45
Horn Drill
Normal
Phys.
30%
—
5
45
Flatter
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
50
Poison Jab
Poison
Phys.
100%
80
20
55
Earth Power
Ground
Spec.
100%
90
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field · Monster
Gender
♂ 100.0 / ♀ 0.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Nidoran♂
Available in 21 games, 80 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Black 2
White 2
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Shield
Sword
Generation I
Blue 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 22
Lv. 3 4%
Route 22
Lv. 4 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 24 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 5%
Red 7 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(7)
Route 22
Lv. 2 10%
Route 22
Lv. 3 20%
Route 22
Lv. 4 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 22 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 22 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 24 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 20%
Yellow 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Route 22
Lv. 2 20%
Route 2
Lv. 4 10%
Route 22
Lv. 4 10%
Route 2
Lv. 6 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 14 20%
Route 9
Lv. 16 20%
Route 10
Lv. 17 10%
Route 9
Lv. 18 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 21 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 36 20%
Generation II
Crystal 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Morning · Swarm active
National Park
Lv. 12 30%
Day
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Day · Swarm active
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Night · Swarm active
National Park
Lv. 12 30%
Morning
Gold 7 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(7)
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Morning · Swarm active
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Swarm active
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Morning
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Day · Swarm active
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Night · Swarm active
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Day
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Night
Silver 7 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(7)
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Day
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Night
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Day · Swarm active
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Night · Swarm active
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Swarm active
Route 36
Lv. 12 30%
Morning
Route 35
Lv. 12 30%
Morning · Swarm active
Generation III
FireRed 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 3
Lv. 6 10%
Route 3
Lv. 7 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 22 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 22 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 24 20%
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 20%
LeafGreen 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 3
Lv. 6 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 24 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 5%
Generation IV
Diamond 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 201
Lv. 2 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 201
Lv. 2 1%
Poké Radar required
HeartGold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 35
Lv. 12 10%
Route 36
Lv. 12 10%
Route 36
Lv. 12 20%
Route 35
Lv. 12 20%
Swarm active
Pearl 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 201
Lv. 3 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 201
Lv. 3 10%
Poké Radar required
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 201
Lv. 2 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 201
Lv. 3 10%
Poké Radar required
SoulSilver 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 35
Lv. 12 10%
Route 36
Lv. 12 10%
Day
Route 35
Lv. 12 20%
Swarm active
Route 36
Lv. 12 20%
Route 36
Lv. 12 10%
Night
Route 36
Lv. 13 10%
Morning
Generation V
Black 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Route 2
Lv. 55-59 10%
White 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Route 2
Lv. 55-59 10%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 11 60%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 11 60%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 22
Lv. 3-4 100%
Route 9
Lv. 17-22 100%
Route 10
Lv. 18-23 100%
Route 23
Lv. 41-46 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 22
Lv. 3-4 100%
Route 9
Lv. 17-22 100%
Route 10
Lv. 18-23 100%
Route 23
Lv. 41-46 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO
- 860Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 491Perfect CP in Raids
- 0 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 25 🍬to evolve into Nidorino
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.”
Blue
“Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.”
Yellow
“Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.”
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.”
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.”
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
“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.”
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.”
Black
“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.”
White
“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.”
Black 2
“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.”
White 2
“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.”
Sword
“The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.”
Shield
“Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Nidoran♂
🇬🇧 English
Nidoran♂
🇯🇵 漢字
ニドラン♂
🇯🇵 Kana
ニドラン♂
🇯🇵 Romaji
Nidoran♂
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Nidoran♂
🇪🇸 Español
Nidoran♂
🇮🇹 Italiano
Nidoran♂
🇰🇷 한국어
니드런♂
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
尼多朗
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
尼多朗
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Vénépic
🇬🇧 EN
Poison Pin Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
どくばりポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Giftdorn-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Nidoran♂
What type is Nidoran♂?
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Nidoran♂?
Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino (Lv. 16).
What are Nidoran♂'s weaknesses?
Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Nidoran♂'s Hidden Ability?
Nidoran♂'s Hidden Ability is Hustle. Its regular Abilities are Poison Point and Rivalry.
Can you get a Shiny Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Nidoran♂ is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
