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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Nidoran♂ first appeared on July 4, 2019, during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund.
- Nidoran♂
- Shadow
- Nidorino and Nidoking by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 2 to May 16, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 2 to May 16, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 27 to Jul 25, 2019 | 1-star | GO Fest 2019, Dortmund |
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
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)
- 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
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- 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
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoute 3, Safari Zone
- In-game tradeTrade Nidoran♀ in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)
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) (Japanese Pokémon Red and Green 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.
Nidoran♂ appears in 25 episodes.
From EP028 (1997-10-07) through JN073 (2021-07-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
Nidoran♂ in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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