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.
Gender:
♀ 100% · ♂ 0%
Catch rate:
235/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
0.4 m
Weight:
7.0 kg
Egg groups:
Monster, Field
Growth rate:
Medium slow
Body shape:
Mensal
Base stats
HP55
Atk47
Def52
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def40
Speed41
Total: 275
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
EV yield (current): +1 HP
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
ScratchScratches the foe with sharp claws.▶ Selected Pokémon
40
100%
1
GrowlGrowls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.▶ All opponents
Tail WhipWags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
12
Double KickA double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
30
100%
17
Poison StingA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
15
100%
20
BiteBites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
23
Helping HandBoosts the power of the recipient’s moves.▶ Ally
Normal
—
—
30
Fury SwipesRakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
18
80%
38
FlatterConfuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
47
CrunchCrunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
80
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM03
Water PulseAttacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
60
100%
TM06
ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
85%
TM10
Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
1
100%
TM11
Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM13
Ice BeamBlasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
95
100%
TM14
BlizzardHits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.▶ All opponents
Ice
120
70%
TM17
ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM23
Iron TailAttacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon
Steel
100
75%
TM24
ThunderboltA strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
95
100%
TM25
ThunderA lightning attack that may cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
120
70%
TM27
ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
60
100%
TM32
Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM34
Shock WaveA fast and unavoidable electric attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
60
—
TM36
Sludge BombSludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM40
Aerial AceAn extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
60
—
TM42
FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM43
Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
40
100%
HM01
CutCuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM04
StrengthBuilds enormous power, then slams the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
20
100%
Egg moves: Take DownA reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon, SupersonicEmits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, DisablePsychically disables one of the foe’s moves.▶ Selected Pokémon, CounterRetaliates any physical hit with double the power.▶ Specific move