Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

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Nidoran♂ ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂ #032
File:032-Artwork-IV.jpg Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #032 Johto #098 Hoenn #230 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′08″ Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1′08″/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 19.8 lbs. Imperial 9.0 kg Metric 19.8 lbs./9.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 235 (30.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Ground groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 60 Battle Exp.: 601*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16, who evolves into Nidoking by Template:Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoran♂ is a small, rabbit-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♂ is threatened. Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, Nidoran♀.

Gender differences

Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of 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.

Compare with Nidoran♀. Note how the female Nidoran has a smaller horn and fewer spines, as well as a different color.

Special abilities

Its large horns can Template:A2, unlike its female counterpart, the size of the horns is indicative of the strength of the venom. It also has unique muscles around its ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.

Behavior

Nidoran♂ are fairly docile Pokémon, although they tend to be more alert and nervous than their female counterparts, constantly listening for the sounds of approaching enemies with their large ears. Their potent venom is used primarily as a defense, and most likely evolved to counteract their small body size.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidoran♂ live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Nidoran♂ with its counterpart, Nidoran♀.

Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?

In the manga

Shū caught a Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Get da ze!.

A battle between a Nidoran♂ and Clefairy was how Isamu Akai met his Clefairy in Pocket Monsters.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Nidoran♂

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom. Blue Yellow Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting. Stadium Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
Generation II Gold It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. Silver It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger. Crystal It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away. Stadium 2 It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered. LeafGreen It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Generation IV Diamond It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection Pearl It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection. 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 Common (Red) Few (Blue) Route 22, Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common 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 Common (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) Route 3, Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 201 (Poké Radar) Platinum ? Route 201 (Poké Radar) 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 4 Huge Storage 4 Endless Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Wish Cave (33F-37F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 46		106 - 153	202 - 296
Attack: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 273	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.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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.
• Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration is based on Nidoran♀'s normal coloration.
• Nidoran and Nidorino share the same species name with their female counterparts Nidoran♀ and Nidorina. They are all known as Poison Pin Pokémon.

Origin

Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidoran♂'s name may be based on the word needle. It may also be based from the word cnidarian which are stinging animals. 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 ♂ in its name is an indication of its male gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoran♂
• French: Nidoran♂
• Korean: 니드런♂ Nideuran♂
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 尼多郎 (Ni Duo Lang) - Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 literally refers to young males.

External links

• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidoran

Notes

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