Nidoran♂
TL;DR. Nidoran♂ is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 273. Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Stat spread.
Total of 273. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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 860 CP at level 40 and 984 CP as a best buddy.
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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 Nidorino (Level 16).
What generation is Nidoran♂ from?
Nidoran♂ was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0032.
What are Nidoran♂'s base stats?
Nidoran♂ has HP 46, Attack 57, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 273.
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 Attack at 57, which ranks 59th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Nidoran♂ good?
Nidoran♂ has a base stat total of 273, the 933rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nidoran♂ is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 | 46 | 66 | -20 |
| Attack | 57 | 72 | -15 |
| Defense | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Speed | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Total | 273 | 412 | -139 |
Nidoran♂ appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Nidoran♂ is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Nidoran♂ in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.
Nidoran♂ appears in 25 episodes.
From EP028 (1997-10-07) through JN073 (2021-07-16).
- EP028 Pokémon Fashion Flash Original 1998-10-14
- EP030 Sparks Fly for Magnemite Original 1998-10-16
- EP069 The Pi-Kahuna Original 1999-10-02
- EP075 Bad to the Bone! Original 1999-10-16
- EP083 Pallet Party Panic Original 1999-12-04
- EP088 Pikachu Re-Volts Original 2000-02-05
- EP100 A Way Off Day Off Original 2000-04-08
- EP126 Snubbull Snobbery Original 2000-11-18
- EP143 Good 'Quil Hunting Original 2001-03-03
- EP157 Forest Grumps Original 2001-06-02
- EP253 Beauty Is Skin Deep Original 2003-05-31
- AG106 Beg, Burrow and Steal Advanced Generation 2005-12-17
+ 13 more episodes
- AG115 Mean with Envy Advanced Generation 2006-04-01
- AG121 Hi Ho Silver Wind! Advanced Generation 2006-02-18
- AG155 The Green Guardian Advanced Generation 2006-10-07
- AG160 Harley Rides Again Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- AG189 Gathering the Gang of Four! Advanced Generation 2007-02-10
- AG191 Once More with Reeling! Advanced Generation 2007-02-24
- DP109 Leading a Stray! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-06
- XY008 Grooming Furfrou! XY 2014-03-08
- XY046 Dreaming a Performer's Dream! XY 2014-12-06
- JN001 Enter Pikachu! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN050 A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN062 Not Too Close for Comfort! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN073 Grabbing the Brass Ring! Journeys 2022-01-21
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Nidoran♂ cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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