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| ** A Nidoran♀ {{pkmn|Egg}} does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂. | | ** A Nidoran♀ {{pkmn|Egg}} does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂. |
| * Nidoran♂'s {{pkmn2|Shiny|alternate coloration}} is similar to {{p|Nidoran♀}}'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ . | | * Nidoran♂'s {{pkmn2|Shiny|alternate coloration}} is similar to {{p|Nidoran♀}}'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ . |
| * Nidoran♂ and {{p|Nidorino}} share the same [[species]] name with their female counterparts {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidorina}}. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon. | | * Nidoran♂ and its {{p|Nidorino|evolution}} share their [[species]] name with their female counterparts {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidorina}}. They are all known as the 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. | | * 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. |
| * Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273. | | * Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273. |
Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16, which evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.
It is related to Nidoran♀ and, through Ditto, can lay Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀.
Biology
Nidoran♂ is a small, quadruped rodent-like Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker spots, and has large, spiny ears, oversized front teeth, and red eyes. Its back is covered with many large spines that can release potent poisons if threatened. There is a long, pointed horn on its forehead. The size of this horn is indicative of the strength of its venom. Nidoran♂ is an exclusively male Pokémon, Nidoran♀ being its female counterpart.
Nidoran♂ constantly listens for the sounds of approaching enemies with its large ears. Said ears have unique muscles that allow them to be moved in any direction, and even the slightest sound does not escape Nidoran♂'s notice. In order to listen to distant locations, it flaps its ears like wings. When angry, it extends its toxic spikes and charges, stabbing with its horn to inject poison. Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?.
In Leading a Stray!, one was part of a Luxio's group.
Minor appearances
Nidoran♂ first appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
A group of Shiny (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♂ were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Nidoran♂ under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer appeared in Bad to the Bone.
A differently patterned Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
A pink Nidoran♂ appeared in In the Pink. Team Rocket tried to capture him along with his female counterpart until a pink Nidoking chased them off.
Nidoran♂ also appeared in The Power of One.
A Nidoran♂ and a Nidoran♀ were cuddling behind a bush 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'.
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.
One also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
Multiple Nidoran♂ made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.
A Nidoran♂ appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.
Pokédex entries
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, wild Nidoran♂ were seen several times before it appeared as a Trainer Pokémon belonging to Wilton. Green attempted to trick the man into trading his Butterfree for her weak Weedle because his Pokémon was infatuated with her female Nidoran. Red was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Nidoran♂ in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi catches a Nidoran♂ in Vermilion City. However, Nidoran♂ turns out to be Bill in the end.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)
In the TFG
One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
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| Blue
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Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
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| Stadium
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Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
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It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
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| Silver
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It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
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| Crystal
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It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
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It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
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| LeafGreen
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It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
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| SoulSilver
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It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
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| White
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
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| White 2
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It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
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| Y
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Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
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Game locations
In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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46
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106 - 153
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202 - 296
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57
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55 - 119
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107 - 234
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 273
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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♂
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoran♂ in Generation VI
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Other sprites
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Trivia
- Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, and even gender; 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.
- A Nidoran♀ Egg does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
- Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration is similar to Nidoran♀'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ .
- Nidoran♂ and its evolution share their species name with their female counterparts Nidoran♀ and Nidorina. They are all known as the 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.
- Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273.
Origin
Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or a hamster, as seen by their aggressive nature towards one another.
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 male gender.
In other languages
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 Japanese
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ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂
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Possibly from "needle"
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 French
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Nidoran♂
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Nidoran♂
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Nidoran♂
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Nidoran♂
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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니드런♂ Nideuran♂
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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尼多朗 Níduōláng
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 朗 Láng is a word usually used in transliterating male names
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 Cantonese Chinese
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尼多郎 Nèihdōlòhng
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Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 lòhng refers to young males
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♂ images on Bulbagarden Archives.
