Nidoran♂ #0032

The Poison Pin Pokémon

Typing	Poison
Abilities	Poison Point - Ability 1 Rivalry - Ability 2 Hustle - Hidden
Classification	The Poison Pin Pokémon
National ID	#0032
How to get	Trade or transfer only

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

GroundPsychic

Resists x½

FightingPoisonBugGrassFairy

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Sprite and Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	46	106—153
Attack	57	55—119
Defense	40	40—101
Sp. Attack	40	40—101
Sp. Defense	40	40—101
Speed	50	49—112
Total	273	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 16

Use Moon Stone

Where to Find

Nidoran♂ can't be caught in Sword & Shield.

Get it in The Crown Tundra

Transfer from Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, X & Y

+10 more

Black 2 & White 2, Black & White, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Platinum, Diamond & Pearl, FireRed & LeafGreen, Crystal, Gold & Silver, Yellow, Red & Blue

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Field Monster
Egg Cycles	20
Egg Steps	2560
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

Pokédex Entries

Sword

"The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears."

Shield

"Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with."

Learnset

Level-up Egg TM TR Transfer

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via level-up in Pokémon Sword and Shield:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Leer	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Poison Sting	15	100	Poison	Phys.
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 Sword and Shield:

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

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via TM in Pokémon Sword and Shield:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM015	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM021	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM023	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM024	Snore	50	100	Normal	Spec.
TM025	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM031	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM033	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM034	Sunny Day	—	—	Fire	Stat.
TM037	Beat Up	1	100	Dark	Phys.
TM039	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM041	Helping Hand	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM065	Shadow Claw	70	100	Ghost	Phys.
TM074	Venoshock	65	100	Poison	Spec.
TM076	Round	60	100	Normal	Spec.
TM096	Smart Strike	70	—	Steel	Phys.

Learnset via TR

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via TR in Pokémon Sword and Shield:

TR	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TR01	Body Slam	85	100	Normal	Phys.
TR05	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TR06	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TR08	Thunderbolt	90	100	Electric	Spec.
TR09	Thunder	110	70	Electric	Spec.
TR13	Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR17	Amnesia	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TR20	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR22	Sludge Bomb	90	100	Poison	Spec.
TR26	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR27	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR31	Iron Tail	100	75	Steel	Phys.
TR54	Toxic Spikes	—	—	Poison	Stat.
TR57	Poison Jab	80	100	Poison	Phys.
TR67	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.
TR87	Drill Run	80	95	Ground	Phys.
TR91	Venom Drench	—	100	Poison	Stat.

Transfer Moves

The following moves are learned by Nidoran♂ via Transfer from an older game:

Name	Origin Games	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Bide	RBY	1	—	Normal	Phys.
Captivate	DPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	—	100	Normal	Stat.
Chip Away	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Confide	ORASXYSMUSUM	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Curse	CGS	—	—	Ghost	Stat.
Cut	EFRLGRSDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYBDSP	50	95	Normal	Phys.
Defense Curl	CGSE	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Detect	CGS	—	—	Fighting	Stat.
Double Team	RBYCGScolosseumEFRLGRSxdDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUMBDSP	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Double-Edge	RBYEFRLGxd	120	100	Normal	Phys.
Echoed Voice	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	40	100	Normal	Spec.
Frustration	CGSEFRLGRSDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Headbutt	CGSHGSS	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Hidden Power	CGScolosseumEFRLGRSxdDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	60	100	Normal	Spec.
Hone Claws	BWB2W2ORASXY	—	—	Dark	Stat.
Mimic	RBYEFRLGxd	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Mud-Slap	CGSEHGSSPt	20	100	Ground	Spec.
Natural Gift	DPHGSSPt	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Rage	RBY	20	100	Normal	Phys.
Reflect	RBY	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Return	CGScolosseumEFRLGRSxdDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Rock Smash	EFRLGRSDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYBDSP	40	100	Fighting	Phys.
Secret Power	EFRLGRSDPHGSSPtORAS	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Shock Wave	EFRLGRSxdDPHGSSPtORASUSUMBDSP	60	—	Electric	Spec.
Skull Bash	RBY	130	100	Normal	Phys.
Strength	EFRLGRSDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYBDSP	80	100	Normal	Phys.
Super Fang	HGSSBWB2W2ORASUSUM	1	90	Normal	Phys.
Swagger	CGSExdDPHGSSPtBWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUMBDSP	—	85	Normal	Stat.
Tackle	RBYCGS	40	100	Normal	Phys.
Water Pulse	EFRLGRSxdDPHGSSPtORASUSUMBDSP	60	100	Water	Spec.

Transfer moves require transferring the Pokémon from a previous generation where it could learn the move.

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