Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Nidoran (disambiguation).

Nidoran♀ ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀ #029
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped ----- Hustle Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #029 Johto #095 Hoenn #227 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 15.4 lbs. Imperial 7.0 kg Metric 15.4 lbs./7.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 235 (30.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% female
Breeding Monster and Field groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 59 Battle Exp.: 591*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nidoran♀ (Japanese: ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

She evolves into Nidorina starting at level 16, who evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoran♀ is a small, quadruped, porcupine or rodent-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with small spines primarily on their back, which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♀ is threatened.

Gender differences

Nidoran♀ is the female of the species, and is noted to be 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.

Nidoran♀ have a smaller forehead horn than their male counterparts, Nidoran♂. They also have lesser spines, and are of a different color.

Special abilities

Nidoran♀ usually attacks by clawing and biting her foes. She also has the aforementioned Ability to secrete poison from her small spikes. Nidoran♀ can also wield a few Ice and Electric attacks.

Behavior

Nidoran♀ are known to be rather docile and reserved. However, angering one can result in being poisoned by one of her toxic spines. These are thought to have developed to counteract her small size.

All members of the Nidoran family can sometimes put a stronger effort in battle when faced with a foe of the same gender.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidoran♀ live in expansive savannas and plains, or any open space. They share their range with Nidoran♂ and both species are most common in Kanto and Johto. Reports exist of them being found in Sinnoh and Unova as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Nidoran♀ in the anime

Major appearances

A romance between a male and a female Nidoran was the focus in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?. After the battle with Team Rocket, and after kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂, Emily's Nidoran♀ evolved into a Nidorina.

Minor appearances

Nidoran♀'s debut was in Sparks Fly for Magnemite as a sick Pokémon at a Pokémon Center.

A group of Shiny (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♀ were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Poké-Corral.

A Nidoran♀ briefly appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

A differently patterned Nidoran♀ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

Nidoran♀ also appeared in The Power of One.

Team Rocket attempted to capture a pink Nidoran♀ and its male counterpart during the events of In the Pink, but ended up getting chased off by a pink Nidoking.

A Nidoran couple briefly appeared in The Chikorita Rescue.

A Nidoran♀ along with a Nidoran♂ briefly appeared in Going Apricorn! at Professor Oak's Laboratory where they were being fed by Tracey.

A Nidoran♀ was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.

Nidoran♀ also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Nidoran couple were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'. Several Nidoran♀ appeared in the following episode in the same location.

A Nidoran♀ was one of the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Oak Corral.

Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Nidoran♀ appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning.

Nidoran♀ also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

A group of Nidoran♀ appeared in Leading a Stray!.

Multiple Nidoran♀ made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP100 Nidoran♀ Ash's Pokédex Nidoran♀. Its poison pin is quite powerful for its size, but its horn is smaller than a male's.

In the manga

A wild Nidoran♀ from Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido in Pokémon Adventures, which was never seen battling until it evolved into Nidorina and then Nidoqueen. In Indigo Plateau, Green's Nidoran♀ was used to attract a fisherman's Nidoran♂ and to help persuade the fisherman to trade his Butterfree for Green's Weedle; she was stopped by Red.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Bill had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Zensho that he accidentally merged with in a transporter experiment.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♀ (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns. Blue Yellow A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom. Stadium Although small, it should be treated with caution because of its highly toxic thorns. The female has a small horn.
Generation II Gold The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results. Silver Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way. Crystal Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked. Stadium 2 The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
Generation III Ruby Nidoran has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn. FireRed Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns. LeafGreen Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Generation IV Diamond While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results. SoulSilver Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
Generation V Black While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue RareR Common B Route 22, Safari Zone, Trade Nidoran♂ on Route 5 Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 35 and 36 Crystal Common Route 35, National Park
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare FR Common LG Route 3, Safari Zone, Trade Nidoran♂ on Route 5FR Route 3, Safari ZoneLG Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 201 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 201 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 35 and 36 Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Refreshing Field
Generation V Black White Unknown White Forest (White only) Black 2 White 2 Uncommon Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Viridian City Safari Zone
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 28 Forever Level 28 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower Normal Mode C
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Shimmering Lake

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	TM43 (Detect) (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 47		46 - 108	89 - 212
Defense: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Total: 275	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 077 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 1313 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 1919 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2121 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2525 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 3333 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 3737 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4343 Captivate Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4545 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♀ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidoran♀ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♀ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidoran♀ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100%	25
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♀ in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidoran♀ in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♀ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidoran♀ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nidoran♀ can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nidoran♀ cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♀ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidoran♀ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pleasant Forest	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
Pleasant Forest	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
A superscript level indicates that Nidoran♀ can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoran♀ Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidoran♀ Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 029.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 13.3% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm small but I'm tough! 26%-50% HP I only have half my HP... 1%-25% HP I'm close to fainting... Level up I leveled up! I'm so happy! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I'm so happy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Nidoran♀  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Nidorina  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second Evolution Nidoqueen  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♀ images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender, and even gender differences; however, their difference is much greater than later Pokémon.
• Despite the addition of genders in all Pokémon starting in Generation II, the two variations of Nidoran remained separate species, rather than a singular species that splits down different evolution paths based on gender.
  • An Egg laid by a Nidoran♀ does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
• Nidoran♀ is the only Pokémon that loses the Ability to breed upon evolution.
• Nidoran♀'s alternate coloration is similar to Nidoran♂'s normal coloration.
• Nidoran♀ and Nidorina share the same species name with their male counterparts Nidoran♂ and Nidorino. They are all known as Poison Pin Pokémon.
• Due to the fact that its gender, ♀, is included in its name, checking Nidoran♀'s summary from Generation II onward will display as if it were genderless if it does not have a nickname. If its nickname is anything other than "Nidoran♀", its gender will appear as normal.
• Every one of Nidoran♀'s Pokédex entries mentions its horns and their poisonous nature.
• Nidoran♀ is one of eight Pokémon whose name has a non-alphabetic character in it, the others being Nidoran♂, Farfetch'd, Mr. Mime, Porygon2, Ho-Oh, Mime Jr. and Porygon-Z.
• In Pokémon Platinum, Nidoran♀ is one of the few Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, and not introduced in Generation IV, to have a new sprite. Muk, Oddish, Hitmonlee, Ninetales, Primeape, and Registeel are the others.

Origin

Nidoran♀ appears to be based on a porcupine or possibly a rabbit, mouse, or even a hamster.

Name origin

Nidoran♀ may be derived from needle. It may also come from cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees) referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines with similar names and traits. Also, the Japanese word ran is translated as orchid in English. Orchids are flowers that can be purple or blue, these being the same colors as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ♀ is an indication of its female gender.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀ Possibly from "needle" French Nidoran♀ Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Nidoran♀ Same as English/Japanese name German Nidoran♀ Same as English/Japanese name Italian Nidoran♀ Same as English/Japanese name Korean 니드런♀ Nideuran♀ Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 尼多蘭 / 尼多兰 Níduōlán Transliteration of Japanese name. The character 蘭 is usually used in female names Cantonese Chinese 尼美蘭 Nèihméihlàahn Transliteration of Japanese name. The character 蘭 is usually used in female names. 美蘭 means "beautiful orchid"

More languages

Notes

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