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No. 0031 · Generation I · Kanto

Nidoqueen

The Drill Pokémon

TL;DR. Nidoqueen is a poison/ground-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 505. Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.

Poison Ground

Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.

Height1.3 m

Weight60.0 kg

AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry

HiddenSheer Force

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 92

Defense 87

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 76

Total505

505 base stat total, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Poison-types.

92 base Attack, Nidoqueen's strongest stat, ranking 49th of 155 Poison-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Nidoqueen 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, Nidoqueen reaches 2,488 CP at level 40 and 2,846 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack180

GO Defense173

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)2,488

Max CP (L50)2,812

Best buddy (L51)2,846

Raid catch CP 1,351–1,421 (L20). Weather boosted 1,689–1,777 (L25).

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Competitive

Nidoqueen in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nidoqueen across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #296 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #296 82.4 score

Ultra League #156 85.1 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Nidoqueen.

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

What type is Nidoqueen?

Nidoqueen is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Nidoqueen weak to?

Nidoqueen takes 2× damage from Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Nidoqueen resistant to?

Nidoqueen is immune to Electric. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy, Poison.

How does Nidoqueen evolve?

Nidoqueen evolves from Nidorina (Use Moon Stone). Nidoqueen is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Nidoqueen from?

Nidoqueen was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0031.

What are Nidoqueen's base stats?

Nidoqueen has HP 90, Attack 92, Defense 87, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 85, and Speed 76. Total base stat total: 505.

What are Nidoqueen's abilities?

Nidoqueen can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Nidoqueen legendary or mythical?

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

What is Nidoqueen's best stat?

Nidoqueen's highest base stat is Attack at 92, which ranks 49th of 155 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Nidoqueen good?

Nidoqueen has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Poison-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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