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No. 0029 · Generation I · Kanto

Nidoran♀

The Poison Pin Pokémon
Poison
Weak to Ground Psychic
All matchups
Nidoran♀
Sprite

TL;DR. Nidoran♀ is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 275. Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Poison

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Height0.4 m
Weight7.0 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry
HiddenHustle
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 275. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 47
Defense 52
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 41
Total275
275 base stat total, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Poison-types.
55 base HP, Nidoran♀'s strongest stat, ranking 55th of 83 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Nidoran♀ in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nidoran♀ reaches 816 CP at level 40 and 933 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack86
GO Defense89
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)816
Max CP (L50)922
Best buddy (L51)933
Raid catch CP 425–466 (L20). Weather boosted 532–583 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Nidoran♀ first appeared on October 11, 2018, during International Day of the Girl Child 2018.

  1. Nidoran♀
  2. Shadow
  3. Nidorina and Nidoqueen by encounter

Full Nidoran♀ GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Nidoran♀.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nidoran♀, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Nidoran♀?

Nidoran♀ is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Nidoran♀ weak to?

Nidoran♀ takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Nidoran♀ resistant to?

Nidoran♀ resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Nidoran♀ evolve?

Nidoran♀ evolves into Nidorina (Level 16).

What generation is Nidoran♀ from?

Nidoran♀ was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0029.

What are Nidoran♀'s base stats?

Nidoran♀ has HP 55, Attack 47, Defense 52, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 41. Total base stat total: 275.

What are Nidoran♀'s abilities?

Nidoran♀ can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry, plus the Hidden Ability Hustle.

Is Nidoran♀ legendary or mythical?

No. Nidoran♀ is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Nidoran♀'s best stat?

Nidoran♀'s highest base stat is HP at 55, which ranks 55th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Nidoran♀ good?

Nidoran♀ has a base stat total of 275, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Nidoran♀ →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Nidoran♀ as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Nidoran♀ in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Nidoran♀ in Gold
Gen II Gold
Nidoran♀ in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Nidoran♀ in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Nidoran♀ in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Nidoran♀ in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Nidoran♀ in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Nidoran♀ 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Nidoran♀ is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Poison Bug Fairy
Comparison

Nidoran♀ vs. the average Poison-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Stat Nidoran♀ Poison avg Difference
HP 55 66 -11
Attack 47 72 -25
Defense 52 66 -14
Special Attack 40 71 -31
Special Defense 40 69 -29
Speed 41 68 -27
Total 275 412 -137
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Game appearances

Nidoran♀ appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Nidoran♀ is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Nidoran♀.

Every main-series game Nidoran♀ is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXNot in the game
  • Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
    • WildGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery (The Crown Tundra)
    • WildFrostpoint Field (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 201 (Poké Radar)
    • WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Dazzling Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
    • TransferPokémon Bank
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
    • WildRoutes 9, 10, 22 and 23
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 11 (Horde Encounter)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable
    • WildWhite Forest

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoute 2 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildRoute 201 (Poké Radar)
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildRoutes 35 and 36
    • WildSafari Zone (morning) (day) (Savannah, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
  • FireRedObtainable
    • WildRoute 3, Safari Zone
    • In-game tradeTrade Nidoran♂ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)
  • LeafGreenObtainable
    • WildRoute 3, Safari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · SilverObtainable
    • WildRoutes 35 and 36
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildNational Park (morning) (day)
    • WildRoute 35 (Swarm)
Generation IObtainable
  • Red · BlueObtainable
    • WildRoute 22, Safari Zone
    • In-game tradeTrade Nidoran♂ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6) (Western languages only)
  • YellowObtainable
    • WildRoutes 2, 9, 10, 22, Safari Zone
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Nidoran♀ appears in 25 episodes.

From EP028 (1997-10-07) through JN073 (2021-07-16).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Nidoran♀ in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Nidoran♀ TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Nidoran♀
✦ Shiny
Nidoran♀ TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Nidoran♀
◆ Common