Nidoran♂ #0032

The Poison Pin Pokémon

The data on this page are from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the most recent appearance of Nidoran♂. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!

Typing	Poison
Abilities	Poison Point - Ability 1 Rivalry - Ability 2 Hustle - Hidden
Classification	The Poison Pin Pokémon
National ID	#0032

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

Ground

Psychic

Resists x½

Fighting

Poison

Bug

Grass

Fairy

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Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Negative	Neutral	Positive
HP	46		106—153
Attack	57	55—98	62—109	68—119
Defense	40	40—82	45—92	49—101
Sp. Attack	40	40—82	45—92	49—101
Sp. Defense	40	40—82	45—92	49—101
Speed	50	49—91	55—102	60—112
Total	273	Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Monster Field
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	0.5 m (1'8")
Weight	9.0 kg (19.8 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	1 Attack
Base Exp. Yield	55
Catch Rate	235
Catch Chance	~41.25% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Base Friendship	50

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Poison Sting	15	100	Poison	Phys.
1	Leer	—	100	Normal	Stat.
5	Peck	35	100	Flying	Phys.
10	Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
15	Fury Attack	15	85	Normal	Phys.
20	Toxic Spikes	—	—	Poison	Stat.
25	Double Kick	30	100	Fighting	Phys.
30	Horn Attack	65	100	Normal	Phys.
35	Helping Hand	—	—	Normal	Stat.
40	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
45	Flatter	—	100	Dark	Stat.
50	Poison Jab	80	100	Poison	Phys.
55	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ as Egg Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Take Down	90	85	Normal	Phys.
Disable	—	100	Normal	Stat.
Counter	1	100	Fighting	Phys.
Confusion	50	100	Psychic	Spec.
Horn Drill	1	30	Normal	Phys.
Poison Tail	50	100	Poison	Phys.
Venom Drench	—	100	Poison	Stat.
Thrash	120	100	Normal	Phys.
Supersonic	—	55	Normal	Stat.
Beat Up	1	100	Dark	Phys.
Sucker Punch	70	100	Dark	Phys.
Head Smash	150	80	Rock	Phys.
Amnesia	—	—	Psychic	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM017	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM046	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM034	Shock Wave	60	—	Electric	Spec.
TM090	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM084	Poison Jab	80	100	Poison	Phys.
TM036	Sludge Bomb	90	100	Poison	Spec.
TM096	Strength	80	100	Normal	Phys.
TM013	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TM058	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM032	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM006	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
TM024	Thunderbolt	90	100	Electric	Spec.
TM025	Thunder	110	70	Electric	Spec.
TM044	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM042	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM003	Water Pulse	60	100	Water	Spec.
TM065	Shadow Claw	70	100	Ghost	Phys.
TM098	Rock Smash	40	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM023	Iron Tail	100	75	Steel	Phys.
TM014	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TM087	Swagger	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM028	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM082	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM011	Sunny Day	—	—	Fire	Stat.
TM018	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM045	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM093	Cut	50	95	Normal	Phys.

In-Game Images

Standard Sprites

Main Sprite

Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

Nidoqueen (#0031)

Nidorino (#0033)