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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Nidoqueen is a large, bipedal blue {{wp|mammalian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with distinct {{wp|reptilian}} features. Its body is encased with extremely hard scales that serve as excellent protection from any attack and stand up when Nidoqueen is excited or provoked. It has a blunt snout, narrow brown eyes, and large ears with brown insides. There is a small horn on its forehead, a single spine on each ear, and a line of toxic spikes running down its back. Each hand has three short claws and each foot has two claws. Its lower jaw, the front of its abdomen, and two plates on its chest are cream-colored. It has a thick, powerful tail. Nidoqueen is a female-only species. | Nidoqueen is a large, bipedal blue {{wp|mammalian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with distinct {{wp|reptilian}} features. Its body is encased with extremely hard scales that serve as excellent protection from any attack and stand up when Nidoqueen is excited or provoked. It has a blunt snout, narrow brown eyes, and large ears with brown insides. There is a small horn on its forehead, a single spine on each ear, and a line of toxic spikes running down its back. Each hand has three short claws, and each foot has two claws. Its lower jaw, the front of its abdomen, and two plates on its chest are cream-colored. It has a thick, powerful tail. Nidoqueen is a female-only species. | ||
Nidoqueen can be quite fierce and is very protective of its young. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young, and it will try to seal the entrance to its burrow to protect them. It also places its young in the gaps between the spines on its back which never release poison when the children are present. Nidoqueen is more adept at being defensive than offensive. Nidoqueen's armor-like scales allow it to defend its children from any attack. When in contact with foes, it can poison them with {{a|Poison Point|the spikes on its back}} or cause small tremors by slamming the ground. It is also adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles and it uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Being the result of an evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Nidoqueen is rarely found in the wild. However, they can be found in {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}. | Nidoqueen can be quite fierce and is very protective of its young. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young, and it will try to seal the entrance to its burrow to protect them. It also places its young in the gaps between the spines on its back, which never release poison when the children are present. Nidoqueen is more adept at being defensive than offensive. Nidoqueen's armor-like scales allow it to defend its children from any attack. When in contact with foes, it can poison them with {{a|Poison Point|the spikes on its back}} or cause small tremors by slamming the ground. It is also adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles, and it uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Being the result of an evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Nidoqueen is rarely found in the wild. However, they can be found in {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}. | ||
===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
Nidoqueen evolves from {{p|Nidorina}} and is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♀}}. | Nidoqueen evolves from {{p|Nidorina}} and is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♀}}. | ||
(For specifics on this Pokémon's | (For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=031}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=031}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Nidoqueen</sc>'s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This {{ScPkmn}} is at its strongest when it is defending its young.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This {{ScPkmn}} is at its strongest when it is defending its young.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The body is covered by stiff, | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.}} | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Ground}} | {{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Ground}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Giovanni's Nidoqueen|all|Japan|41|October 1 to November 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Giovanni's Nidoqueen|all|Japan|41|October 1 to November 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Giovanni's Nidoqueen}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Hirofumi Kimura's Nidoqueen|all|Japan|50|June 8 to 9, 2019|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Hirofumi Kimura's Nidoqueen|all|Japan|50|June 8 to 9, 2019|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hirofumi Kimura's Nidoqueen}} | ||
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==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Queenko.png|thumb|250px|Nidoqueen in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
Nidoqueen debuted in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', under the ownership of [[Fergus]]. She was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. She also appeared in the remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', where the exact same thing happened to her. The Nidoqueen clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', along with what appeared to be Nidoqueen babies, despite the fact that Nidoqueen cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] and her unevolved form is Nidoran♀. | |||
Nidoqueen made her main series debut in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', under the ownership of [[Danny]]. She competed against [[Ash's Lapras]] in a challenge to freeze a super-heated geyser. Afterward, Nidoqueen helped Danny's {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Scyther}} carve Danny's sled. She reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' and ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''. | |||
In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', [[Gary Oak]] used a Nidoqueen to defend {{an|Professor Oak|his grandfather}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]] from {{TRT}}. In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', Gary used Nidoqueen during his match against Ash in the [[Silver Conference]]. She defeated {{AP|Tauros}} and was defeated by {{AP|Snorlax}}. | |||
In ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', [[Oscar and Andi|Andi]] has a Nidoqueen, while her boyfriend Oscar has a {{p|Nidoking}}. They had a [[Double Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|May}}, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease. | |||
In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded his four Nidoqueen to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoqueen again to attack Arceus. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Nidoqueen was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Nidoqueen sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | |||
Multiple Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | |||
A Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]]. | |||
In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Ash encountered a Nidoqueen in [[Xatu's Forest]]. In this episode, Nidoqueen was depicted with a blue jaw instead of a cream-colored one due to [[DP140#Errors|an error]]. | |||
In ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]'', [[Queenko]]'s Nidoqueen competed in the [[Anistar City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]]. In ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'', she competed in the Master Class Pokémon Showcase in [[Gloire City]]. | |||
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Nidoqueen fell under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}. | |||
A Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoqueen|May's Pokédex|Nidoqueen, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoqueen has thick skin covering its entire body, protecting it from whatever techniques are used against it.}} | |||
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===Pokémon Origins=== | |||
[[File:Giovanni Nidoqueen PO.png|thumb|250px|Nidoqueen in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | |||
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Nidoqueen was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction. | |||
Two Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. The first one was seen during the explanation of the [[Master Ball]]'s capabilities, and the other was sent out by [[Giovanni]] to battle [[Red's Charizard]] at the [[Silph Co.]] building. She was able to defeat Charizard, allowing Giovanni to successfully retreat. | |||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | |||
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Nidoqueen briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]]. | |||
===POKÉTOON=== | |||
A Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''. | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Nido.png|thumb|200px|Nidoqueen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{adv|Red}} accidentally {{pkmn2|caught}} a Nidoqueen in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'' while attempting to catch a Nidoking. | |||
{{adv|Giovanni}} has a Nidoqueen, as seen in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Red in ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem!]]''. She almost defeated [[Snor]] by throwing him through the wall, but was eventually beaten by [[Pika]]'s {{m|Thunderbolt}} in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]''. She was later seen very briefly again in the [[Sevii Islands]], when Giovanni used her and his {{p|Nidoking}} to manhandle a biker whom {{adv|Deoxys}} had ambushed. | |||
A Nidoqueen appeared in a flashback along with Nidoking while the Day-Care Couple was reminiscing about the times they had raising Pokémon in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''. | |||
A Nidoqueen was seen in a [[Poké Ball]] at {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory in [[Cherrygrove City]] in ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]''. | |||
{{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ that later evolved into a {{p|Nidorina}}. In ''[[PS288|Give It Your Best, Blastoise]]'', she evolved into Nidoqueen to provide support for [[Blasty]]'s {{m|Hydro Cannon}} alongside her {{p|Granbull}} and [[Jiggly]]. | |||
A Nidoqueen appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
A Nidoqueen belonging to the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} appeared in ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]''. | |||
The Battle Factory rented a Nidoqueen, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Zensho=== | |||
While taking over [[Silph Co.]] in [[PZ07]], [[Giovanni]] used a Nidoqueen to hold the Silph Co. boss hostage. | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Nidoqueen (TCG)}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|250px|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn in | [[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|250px|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']] | ||
* Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs."'')</ref><ref>ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'': 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs."'')</ref> | * Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs."'')</ref><ref>ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'': 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs."'')</ref> | ||
** Despite being in the {{egg2|No Eggs Discovered}}, Nidoqueen was shown to be capable of breeding in the | ** Despite being in the {{egg2|No Eggs Discovered}}, Nidoqueen was shown to be capable of breeding in the TV special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', when a [[Cloning|cloned]] Nidoqueen and a cloned {{p|Rhyhorn}} produced Eggs containing both baby Rhyhorn and ''baby Nidoqueen'' (not baby {{p|Nidoran♀}}). In addition, several of Nidoqueen's Pokédex entries imply it's still capable of childrearing. | ||
* Nidorina and Nidoqueen are the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolved form can breed. | * Nidorina and Nidoqueen are the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolved form can breed. | ||
* Nidoqueen is the only Nidoran evolutionary | * Nidoqueen is the only Nidoran evolutionary line member whose {{Shiny}} color is not the same as its opposite-gender counterpart's normal color. | ||
* Nidoqueen and its male counterpart Nidoking share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly {{type|Ground}}s. | * Nidoqueen and its male counterpart Nidoking share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly {{type|Ground}}s. | ||
* In the Japanese games {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Nidoqueen [[List of Pokémon by weight|weighs]] 6.0 kg instead of 60.0 kg (as it does in all other games). This has no mechanical significance, as no game mechanics use weight in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | * In the Japanese games {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Nidoqueen [[List of Pokémon by weight|weighs]] 6.0 kg instead of 60.0 kg (as it does in all other games). This has no mechanical significance, as no game mechanics use weight in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | ||
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Nidoqueen may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|queen}}''. It may also involve 二度 ''nido'' (twice) | Nidoqueen may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|queen}}''. It may also involve 二度 ''nido'' (twice). | ||
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Nidoqueen (Japanese: ニドクイン Nidoqueen) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Nidorina when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♀.
It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, but unlike Nidoran♀, Nidoqueen cannot breed.
Biology
Nidoqueen is a large, bipedal blue mammalian Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. Its body is encased with extremely hard scales that serve as excellent protection from any attack and stand up when Nidoqueen is excited or provoked. It has a blunt snout, narrow brown eyes, and large ears with brown insides. There is a small horn on its forehead, a single spine on each ear, and a line of toxic spikes running down its back. Each hand has three short claws, and each foot has two claws. Its lower jaw, the front of its abdomen, and two plates on its chest are cream-colored. It has a thick, powerful tail. Nidoqueen is a female-only species.
Nidoqueen can be quite fierce and is very protective of its young. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young, and it will try to seal the entrance to its burrow to protect them. It also places its young in the gaps between the spines on its back, which never release poison when the children are present. Nidoqueen is more adept at being defensive than offensive. Nidoqueen's armor-like scales allow it to defend its children from any attack. When in contact with foes, it can poison them with the spikes on its back or cause small tremors by slamming the ground. It is also adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles, and it uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Nidoqueen is rarely found in the wild. However, they can be found in savannas and plains.
Evolution
Nidoqueen evolves from Nidorina and is the final form of Nidoran♀.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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Game data
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In events
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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ORAS | Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Giovanni's Nidoqueen | all | Japan | 41 | October 1 to November 11, 2016 |
SMUSUM | Hirofumi Kimura's Nidoqueen | all | Japan | 50 | June 8 to 9, 2019 |
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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Red | Blue | Bitter Berry (100%)
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Stats
Base stats
Generations I-V
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
82
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78 - 147 | 152 - 289 | |
87
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82 - 152 | 161 - 300 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
76
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72 - 140 | 141 - 276 | |
Total: 495
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Generation VI onward
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
92
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87 - 158 | 170 - 311 | |
87
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82 - 152 | 161 - 300 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
76
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72 - 140 | 141 - 276 | |
Total: 505
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Learnset
Nidoqueen is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
By leveling up
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Nidoqueen debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Fergus. She was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. She also appeared in the remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, where the exact same thing happened to her. The Nidoqueen clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns, along with what appeared to be Nidoqueen babies, despite the fact that Nidoqueen cannot breed and her unevolved form is Nidoran♀.
Nidoqueen made her main series debut in Navel Maneuvers, under the ownership of Danny. She competed against Ash's Lapras in a challenge to freeze a super-heated geyser. Afterward, Nidoqueen helped Danny's Machoke and Scyther carve Danny's sled. She reappeared in flashbacks in A Way Off Day Off and Hello, Pummelo!.
In A Tent Situation, Gary Oak used a Nidoqueen to defend his grandfather's laboratory from Team Rocket. In Can't Beat the Heat!, Gary used Nidoqueen during his match against Ash in the Silver Conference. She defeated Tauros and was defeated by Snorlax.
In The Bicker the Better, Andi has a Nidoqueen, while her boyfriend Oscar has a Nidoking. They had a Double Battle with Ash and May, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.
In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a hypnotized Damos commanded his four Nidoqueen to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoqueen again to attack Arceus.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidoqueen was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, a Nidoqueen sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
Multiple Nidoqueen appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Nidoqueen appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Nidoqueen in Xatu's Forest. In this episode, Nidoqueen was depicted with a blue jaw instead of a cream-colored one due to an error.
In A Performance Pop Quiz!, Queenko's Nidoqueen competed in the Anistar City Pokémon Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, she competed in the Master Class Pokémon Showcase in Gloire City.
In I Choose You!, a Nidoqueen fell under the control of Marshadow.
A Nidoqueen appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidoqueen was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Two Nidoqueen appeared in File 3: Giovanni. The first one was seen during the explanation of the Master Ball's capabilities, and the other was sent out by Giovanni to battle Red's Charizard at the Silph Co. building. She was able to defeat Charizard, allowing Giovanni to successfully retreat.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Nidoqueen briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.
POKÉTOON
A Nidoqueen appeared in Blossom's Dream.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Red accidentally caught a Nidoqueen in Long Live the Nidoking! while attempting to catch a Nidoking.
Giovanni has a Nidoqueen, as seen in his Gym battle against Red in Golly, Golem!. She almost defeated Snor by throwing him through the wall, but was eventually beaten by Pika's Thunderbolt in Long Live the Nidoqueen!?. She was later seen very briefly again in the Sevii Islands, when Giovanni used her and his Nidoking to manhandle a biker whom Deoxys had ambushed.
A Nidoqueen appeared in a flashback along with Nidoking while the Day-Care Couple was reminiscing about the times they had raising Pokémon in Gligar Glide.
A Nidoqueen was seen in a Poké Ball at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Cherrygrove City in Off Course with Corsola.
Green had a Nidoran♀ that later evolved into a Nidorina. In Give It Your Best, Blastoise, she evolved into Nidoqueen to provide support for Blasty's Hydro Cannon alongside her Granbull and Jiggly.
A Nidoqueen appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Nidoqueen belonging to the Battle Factory appeared in Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise.
The Battle Factory rented a Nidoqueen, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
Pokémon Zensho
While taking over Silph Co. in PZ07, Giovanni used a Nidoqueen to hold the Silph Co. boss hostage.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoqueen (TCG)
Trivia
- Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.[1][2]
- Despite being in the No Eggs Discovered Group, Nidoqueen was shown to be capable of breeding in the TV special Mewtwo Returns, when a cloned Nidoqueen and a cloned Rhyhorn produced Eggs containing both baby Rhyhorn and baby Nidoqueen (not baby Nidoran♀). In addition, several of Nidoqueen's Pokédex entries imply it's still capable of childrearing.
- Nidorina and Nidoqueen are the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolved form can breed.
- Nidoqueen is the only Nidoran evolutionary line member whose Shiny color is not the same as its opposite-gender counterpart's normal color.
- Nidoqueen and its male counterpart Nidoking share their category name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly Ground-types.
- In the Japanese games Pokémon Red and Green, Nidoqueen weighs 6.0 kg instead of 60.0 kg (as it does in all other games). This has no mechanical significance, as no game mechanics use weight in Pokémon Red and Green.
Origin
Nidoqueen appears to share traits of kaiju, rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits, and porcupines and is most likely based on its male counterpart, Nidoking. The coverings on its chest and its lower abdomen collectively resemble a two-piece bikini.
Name origin
Nidoqueen may be a combination of needle and queen. It may also involve 二度 nido (twice).
In other languages
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References
- ↑ Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs.")
- ↑ ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs.")
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