Nidoqueen (Pokémon)

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Nidoqueen ニドクイン Nidoqueen #031
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Drill Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #031 Johto #097 Hoenn #229 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 194 Battle Exp.: 1941*
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

Nidoqueen (Japanese: ニドクイン Nidoqueen) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

Nidoqueen is the female of the species. For the male equivalent, see Nidoking.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Nidoqueen live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

The Nidoqueen's first appearance was in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Nidoqueen was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo.

Navel Island Gym Leader Danny owns a Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen was shown competing against Ash's Lapras into freezing a super-heated geyser. Afterwards, this Nidoqueen helped Danny's Machoke and Scyther carve Danny's sled.

Gary Oak has a Nidoqueen that he may or may not have obtained as a Nidoran♀ or Nidorina. Gary first used his Nidoqueen to defend his grandfather's lab from Team Rocket agents Jessie, James and Meowth in A Tents Situation. Gary later used Nidoqueen in Can't Beat the Heat in the Johto League. Gary's Nidoqueen defeated Ash's Tauros and was defeated by Ash's Snorlax.

A Nidoqueen appeared under the ownership of Andi in The Bicker the Better. Her boyfriend, Oscar, had a Nidoking.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ Pokémon Special that later evolved into a Nidorina and then into Nidoqueen.

Giovanni had a Nidoqueen. Red also caught a Nidoqueen in the Safari Zone.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Blue Yellow Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. Stadium Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
Generation II Gold Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. Silver It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. Crystal The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any any attack. Stadium 2 Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young. FireRed The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. LeafGreen Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Generation IV Diamond Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. Pearl Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve from Nidorina Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve from Nidorina
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve from Nidorina Crystal None Evolve from Nidorina
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve from Nidorina Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve from Nidorina Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 9 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Nidorina

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 87		82 - 152	161 - 300
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Total: 495	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 75.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
22			Body Slam
23	Body Slam	Body Slam		Body Slam
43			Superpower	Earth Power
58				Superpower

By TM/HM

#	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Mega Punch	DynamicPunch	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM04		Rollout
TM05	Mega Kick	Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Horn Drill
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Bubblebeam	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Water Gun			Taunt
TM13	Ice Beam	Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16	Pay Day	Icy Wind
TM17	Submission	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Counter	Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM19	Seismic Toss
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Fissure	Return	Return	Return
TM28			Dig	Dig
TM30		Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect	Ice Punch
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM37		Sandstorm	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39			Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash	Defense Curl	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM41		ThunderPunch	Torment	Torment
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43		Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46		Thief	Thief	Thief
TM48	Rock Slide	Fire Punch
TM49		Fury Cutter
TM50	Substitute
TM52				Focus Blast
TM56				Fling
TM58				Endure
TM59				Dragon Pulse
TM65				Shadow Claw
TM68				Giga Impact
TM71				Stone Edge
TM72				Avalanche
TM76				Stealth Rock
TM78				Captivate
TM80				Rock Slide
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM84				Poison Jab
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01			Cut	Cut
HM03	Surf	Surf	Surf	Surf
HM04		Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08				Rock Climb

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 Nidoqueen images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• One piece of information of note is that Nidoqueen cannot breed, although it is not a genderless species, and its male counterpart, Nidoking, can breed. The same is true for Nidorina and Nidorino, respectively.

Origin

Name origin

Nidoqueen's name may be based on the word needle. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The second part of its name is simply queen, referring to its feminine gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoqueen
• French: Nidoqueen
• Korean: 니드퀸 Nideukwin
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多后 (Ni Duo Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后, meaning Queen.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美后 (Ni Mii Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼美, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后, meaning Queen.

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidoqueen

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