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′04″ Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1′04″/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 15.4 lbs. Imperial 7.0 kg Metric 15.4 lbs./7.0 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoran♀ is a small, rabbit-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with small spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♀ is threatened. Nidoran♀ doesn't seem to possess any fur, similar to reptiles. Nidoran♀ have a smaller forehead horn than their male counterparts, Nidoran♂.

Gender differences

Nidoran♀ is the female 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 male Nidoran has a longer horn and more spines, as well as a different color.

Special abilities

Nidoran♀ usually attacks by clawing and biting her foes. She also has the aforementioned ability to secrete poison from her small spikes. Nidoran♀ can also wield a couple of Ice and Electric attacks.

Behavior

Nidoran♀ are known to be rather docile and reserved. However, angering one can result in being poisoned by one of its toxic spines. These are thought to have developed to counteract its small size.

All members of the Nido family can sometimes put a stronger effort in battle when faced with a foe of the same gender.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidoran♀ live in expansive savannas and plains, or any open space.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Nidoran♀ with its counterpart, Nidoran♂.

Nidoran♀'s debut was in Sparks Fly for Magnemite as a sick Pokémon at a Pokémon Center.

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♂, Emily's Nidoran♀ 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran ♀ (TCG)

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 The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few (Red) Common (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 Rare (FireRed) Common (LeafGreen) Route 3, Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 201 (Poké Radar) 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	Endless Level 28 Forever Level 28 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F)
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: 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 Template:Type2 moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I RB Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle 8 Scratch 14 Poison Sting 21 Tail Whip 29 Bite 36 Fury Swipes 43 Double Kick

Generation I Y Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle 8 Scratch 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 23 Tail Whip 30 Bite 38 Fury Swipes

Generation II Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle 8 Scratch 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 23 Tail Whip 30 Bite 38 Fury Swipes

Generation III Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch 8 Tail Whip 12 Double Kick 17 Poison Sting 20 Bite 23 Helping Hand 30 Fury Swipes 38 Flatter 47 Crunch

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Growl Scratch 7 Tail Whip 9 Double Kick 13 Poison Sting 19 Fury Swipes 21 Bite 25 Helping Hand 31 Toxic Spikes 33 Flatter 37 Crunch 43 Captivate 45 Poison Fang

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Charm			Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty
Counter			Slakoth Slaking
Disable			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung Lickilicky
Focus Energy			Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂,Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Torchic,Combusken, Blaziken Numel, Camerupt
Pursuit			Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel
Supersonic			Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Take Down			Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon Tauros Dunsparce Snubbull, Granbull Swinub, Piloswine Phanpy Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Poochyena, Mightyena Aron, Lairon, Aggron Numel, Camerupt Bidoof, Bibarel Shieldon, Bastiodon Mamoswine Rhyperior

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E

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 pokemon starting in Generation II, the two variations of Nidoran remained seperate 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.
• A Nidoran♀ egg has a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
• Nidoran♀ and Nidorina share the same species name with their male counterparts Nidoran♂ and Nidorino.

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 - Transliteration of its original name. The character 蘭 in Chinese is a character usually used in female names as opposed to male names as it means orchid, a type of flower
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美蘭 Ní Mìi Lán - Probably similar to the taiwanese translation

External links

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

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