Nidoqueen #0031

The Drill Pokémon

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Typing	PoisonGround
Abilities	Poison Point - Ability 1 Rivalry - Ability 2 Sheer Force - Hidden
Classification	The Drill Pokémon
National ID	#0031

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

GroundWaterPsychicIce

Resists x½

FightingRockBugFairy

Resists x¼

Poison

Immune x0

Electric

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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	90	150—197
Attack	92	87—158
Defense	87	82—152
Sp. Attack	75	72—139
Sp. Defense	85	81—150
Speed	76	72—140
Total	505	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 16

Use Moon Stone

Where to Find

Generation 8
The Crown Tundra (DLC)	WildBallimere LakeFrigid SeaGiant's BedMax Lair RaidBallimere Lake (Den 174, Den 175)Frigid Sea (Den 174, Den 175)Giant's Bed (Den 174, Den 175)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE	WildRoute 23

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	20
Egg Steps	5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	100.00%
Height	1.3 m (4'3")
Weight	60.0 kg (132.3 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	3 HP
Base Exp. Yield	253
Catch Rate	45
Catch Chance	~11.95% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Base Friendship	50

Pokédex Entries

Sword "Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack." Shield "It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present."
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life."
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee! "Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles."
X "It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators." Y "The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards."
Alpha Sapphire Omega Ruby "Nidoqueen’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young."
Black White "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life."
Black 2 White 2 "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life."
Diamond Pearl "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life."
Platinum "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life."
HeartGold "Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack." SoulSilver "It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators."
Ruby Sapphire "NIDOQUEEN’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This POKéMON is at its strongest when it is defending its young."
FireRed "The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards." LeafGreen "Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves."
Emerald "It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This POKéMON is at its strongest when it is defending its young."
Gold "Its body is cover ed with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack." Silver "It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators."
Crystal "The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack."
Red Blue "Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves."
Yellow "Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles."

Learnset

Level-up Evolution Egg TM

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Nidoqueen via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Bite	60	100	Dark	Phys.
1	Crunch	80	100	Dark	Phys.
1	Double Kick	30	100	Fighting	Phys.
1	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.
1	Flatter	—	100	Dark	Stat.
1	Fury Swipes	18	80	Normal	Phys.
1	Growl	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Helping Hand	—	—	Normal	Stat.
1	Poison Sting	15	100	Poison	Phys.
1	Scratch	40	100	Normal	Phys.
1	Superpower	120	100	Fighting	Phys.
1	Tail Whip	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
1	Toxic Spikes	—	—	Poison	Stat.

Learnset via Evolution

The following moves are learned by Nidoqueen upon evolution:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Superpower	120	100	Fighting	Phys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Nidoqueen as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Beat Up	1	100	Dark	Phys.
Charm	—	100	Fairy	Stat.
Counter	1	100	Fighting	Phys.
Disable	—	100	Normal	Stat.
Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Poison Fang	50	100	Poison	Phys.
Poison Tail	50	100	Poison	Phys.
Skull Bash	130	100	Normal	Phys.
Supersonic	—	55	Normal	Stat.
Take Down	90	85	Normal	Phys.
Venom Drench	—	100	Poison	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Nidoqueen via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM001	Focus Punch	150	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM003	Water Pulse	60	100	Water	Spec.
TM005	Roar	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM006	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
TM011	Sunny Day	—	—	Fire	Stat.
TM012	Taunt	—	100	Dark	Stat.
TM013	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TM014	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TM015	Hyper Beam	150	90	Normal	Spec.
TM017	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM018	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM023	Iron Tail	100	75	Steel	Phys.
TM024	Thunderbolt	90	100	Electric	Spec.
TM025	Thunder	110	70	Electric	Spec.
TM026	Earthquake	100	100	Ground	Phys.
TM028	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM030	Shadow Ball	80	100	Ghost	Spec.
TM031	Brick Break	75	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM032	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM034	Shock Wave	60	—	Electric	Spec.
TM035	Flamethrower	90	100	Fire	Spec.
TM036	Sludge Bomb	90	100	Poison	Spec.
TM037	Sandstorm	—	—	Rock	Stat.
TM038	Fire Blast	110	85	Fire	Spec.
TM039	Rock Tomb	60	95	Rock	Phys.
TM040	Aerial Ace	60	—	Flying	Phys.
TM041	Torment	—	100	Dark	Stat.
TM042	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM044	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM045	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM046	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM052	Focus Blast	120	70	Fighting	Spec.
TM056	Fling	1	100	Dark	Phys.
TM058	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM059	Dragon Pulse	85	100	Dragon	Spec.
TM065	Shadow Claw	70	100	Ghost	Phys.
TM068	Giga Impact	150	90	Normal	Phys.
TM071	Stone Edge	100	80	Rock	Phys.
TM072	Avalanche	60	100	Ice	Phys.
TM076	Stealth Rock	—	—	Rock	Stat.
TM080	Rock Slide	75	90	Rock	Phys.
TM082	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM083	Bulldoze	60	100	Ground	Phys.
TM084	Poison Jab	80	100	Poison	Phys.
TM087	Swagger	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM090	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM093	Cut	50	95	Normal	Phys.
TM095	Surf	90	100	Water	Spec.
TM096	Strength	80	100	Normal	Phys.
TM098	Rock Smash	40	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM100	Rock Climb	90	85	Normal	Phys.