Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)

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Nidoran♀ ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀ #029
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 #029 Johto #095 Hoenn #227 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'4" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'4"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 15.4 lbs. Imperial 7 kg Metric 15.4 lbs./7 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 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.: 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.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

Nidoran♀ is the female of the species. For the male equivalent, see Nidoran♂. Nidoran♀'s horn is also smaller than Nidoran♂'s.

Habitat

Nidoran♀ live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Special. It later evolved into Nidorina and then Nidoqueen. She used it in Indigo Plateau to attract Fisher Wliton's Nidoran♂ and to persuade him to trade his Butterfree for her Weedle; she was stopped by Red

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

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 Unknown
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 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. 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 While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal. 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

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon Red and Blue	Common	Safari Zone and Route 22
Pokémon Yellow	Common	Safari Zone and Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None
Pokémon Emerald	None
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Few (FR) Uncommon (LG)	Safari Zone and Route 3
Pokémon Colosseum	None
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare Pokétore	Route 201

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 28 Forever Level 28 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F)

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.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Nidoran♀, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Game	Generation I		Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
	RB	Yellow
Start	Growl Tackle		Growl Tackle	Growl Tackle Scratch	Growl Scratch
7					Tail Whip
8	Scratch		Scratch	Tail Whip
9					Double Kick
12		Double Kick	Double Kick	Double Kick
13					Poison Sting
14	Poison Sting
17		Poison Sting	Poison Sting	Poison Sting
19					Fury Swipes
20				Bite
21	Tail Whip				Bite
23		Tail Whip	Tail Whip	Helping Hand
25					Helping Hand
29	Bite
30		Bite	Bite	Fury Swipes
31					Toxic Spikes
33					Flatter
36	Fury Swipes
37					Crunch
38		Fury Swipes	Fury Swipes	Flatter
43	Double Kick				Captivate
45					Poison Fang
47				Crunch

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18		Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28			Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM40	Skull Bash	Defense Curl	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43		Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46		Thief	Thief	Thief
TM50	Substitute
TM58				Endure
TM65				Shadow Claw
TM78				Captivate
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM84				Poison Jab
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01			Cut	Cut
HM04				Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Beat Up
• Charm
• Counter
• Disable
• Focus Energy
• Pursuit
• Supersonic
• Take Down

Trivia

Origin

Nidoran♀ appears to be based on a rabbit.

Name origin

Nidoran♀'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 with similar names and traits. The ♀ in its name is an indication of its female gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoran♀
• French: Nidoran♀
• Korean: 니드런♀ Nideuran♀
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多蘭 Ní Duo Lán
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美蘭 Ní Mìi Lán

External links

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

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