Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)

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Nidoran♀ Poison Pin Pokémon ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀ #029 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Cacophony Cacophony Hustle Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 235 (41.3%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Nidoran♀ 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 15.4 lbs. 7.0 kg Nidoran♀ 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 59 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 55 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Nidoran♀ 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

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

It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, and can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♀ or Nidoran♂. However, it is the only one of its line that can breed, as Nidorina and Nidoqueen are part of the Undiscovered Egg Group.

Biology

Nidoran♀ is a small, quadruped, rodent-like Pokémon. It has large, spiny ears, oversized front teeth, red eyes, and a pair of whiskers on each cheek. It is light blue with several darker blue spots. There are two white claws on each of its paws. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, and it has a small forehead horn. The poisons secreted by the spines and horn are extremely potent, and even a scratch from its horn or a drop of poison from its barbs can be deadly. However, this docile Pokémon only uses its poison when it feels threatened. Nidoran♀ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains. Nidoran♀ is a female-only species.

In the anime

In the main series

Nidoran♀ in the anime

Major appearances

In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, a Nidoran couple was in love with one another, much to the dismay of their Trainers, who hated one another. After the battle with Team Rocket, upon which she kissed Ralph's Nidoran♂, Emily's Nidoran♀, nicknamed Maria, evolved into a Nidorina.

In Leading a Stray!, multiple Nidoran♀ assisted a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.

Minor appearances

In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, a Nidoran♀ was in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Nidoran♀ were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. These Nidoran♀ were colored the same way as Shiny Nidoran♀, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidoran♀ was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

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

A Valencia Island variant of Nidoran♀ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

In The Power of One, a Nidoran♀ sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In In the Pink, a pink Nidoran♀ was a resident of Pinkan Island. Team Rocket attempted to capture her and her male counterpart, but they ended up being chased off by a pink Nidoking.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in The Chikorita Rescue alongside a Nidoran♂.

In Going Apricorn!, Tracey fed a Nidoran♀ at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in A Farfetch'd Tale alongside a Nidoran♂.

In The Fortune Hunters, a Nidoran♀ was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in Beauty and the Breeder.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Fangs for Nothin', a Nidoran♀ was living at the Dragon Holy Land. Additional Nidoran♀ appeared with it in the following episode.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Nidoran♀ to the school's underage students for use in lessons. She was colored the same way as a Nidoran♂, but could be a Shiny Nidoran♀.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Nidoran♀ was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in PK13.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Nidoran♀ was living in an underground paradise.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Nidoran♀ was living in the Tree of Beginning.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in The Green Guardian.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, a Nidoran♀ was living at Camomile Island.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Gathering the Gang of Four!.

In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Nidoran♀ competed in the Terracotta Contest.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Four additional Nidoran♀ appeared in the follow-up episode.

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

A Nidoran♀ appeared in BWS02.

Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Nidoran♀ was living in a forest.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.

A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Alola to New Adventure!.

In I Choose You!, a Nidoran♀ was taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.

A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

In JN020, Goh caught a Nidoran♀ during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. It reappeared in JN023.

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 Pokémon Origins

Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Nidoran♀ was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of a Youngster.

In File 3: Giovanni, a Nidoran♀ was at Silph Co.

In the manga

Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido, which first appeared in Just a Spearow Carrier. She was never seen battling until she evolved into Nidorina and then Nidoqueen. At 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, but she was stopped by Red.

A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared with him in Buzz Off, Butterfree!, where they were both injured from the earthquake in Ecruteak City.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Nidoran♀ appeared in Big Rampage at the Safari Zone!?.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♀ (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #029 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #095 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #029 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #095 Diamond While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. White Black 2 While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #104 Hoenn #— X Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns. Y Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #029 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware–its small horn secretes venom. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Route 22, Safari Zone Trade Nidoran♂ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6) (Western languages only) Blue (Japan) Route 22, Safari Zone Yellow Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 35 and 36 Crystal National ParkMorningDay Route 35 (Swarm)

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Route 3, Safari Zone Trade Nidoran♂ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6) LeafGreen Route 3, Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 201 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 201 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 35 and 36 Safari ZoneMorningDay Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Refreshing Field

Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Route 2 (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 11 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red Field: Pallet Town Blue Field: Viridian City, Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 28, Forever Level 28, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Thunderwave Cave (B1F-B3F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Rumble Eternal Tower (Normal Mode C)

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Shimmering Lake Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Shuffle Sandy Bazaar: Stage 16 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Shrine of Magic (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes (All Areas) Picross Area 25: Stage 08

Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal Masters Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's)

Generation VIII MD DX Thunderwave Cave (B1F-B3F)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♀	English	United States	5	February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♀	English	United States	5	February 1 to 14, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Nidoran♀	English	United States	5	August 9 to 29, 2002

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 IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× None

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

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Nidoran♀'s learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 49 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 40 - 90 5 #48 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 86 Base Defense: 89 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Bite, Poison Sting Charged Attacks: Poison Fang, Body Slam, Sludge Bomb

Evolution

Unevolved Nidoran♀  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Nidorina  Poison

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Nidoqueen  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, or even any indication of gender at all.
• Despite the addition of genders to most 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♂, as well as an Egg laid by a Nidoran♂ with a Ditto has 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, and vice versa for Nidoran♂.
• Nidoran♀ shares its category name with Nidorina, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Poipole, and Naganadel. 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.

Origin

Nidoran♀ appears to draw inspiration from hamsters, rabbits (perhaps an Amami rabbit, specifically), mice, or porcupines, with aspects of venomous mammals. Anatomically, however, they are arguably most like hyraxes – small, rodent-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like elephants and manatees featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidorina and Nidoqueen).

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 Japanese name Spanish Nidoran♀ Same as Japanese name German Nidoran♀ Same as Japanese name Italian Nidoran♀ Same as Japanese name Korean 니드런♀ Nidoran♀ Same as 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 Hebrew ♀נידורן Nidoran♀ Transcription of Japanese name Hindi नीदोरान ♀ Nidoran ♀ Transcription of Japanese name Lithuanian Nidorana From English name Russian Нидоран ♀ Nidoran ♀ Transcription of Japanese name Thai นิโดรัน♀ Nidoran♀ Transcription of Japanese name

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