Nidoran♂

poison

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Pokemon #32

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#032

Abilities

Poison Point

Poisons foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

This Pokémon does not evolve.

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How to Obtain

Nidoran♂ isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Leer	normal		0	100	30
1	Leer	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense.
LeerLevel: 1
normal		0	100	30
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Peck	flying		35	100	35
1	Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
PeckLevel: 1
flying		35	100	35
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8	Focus Energy	normal		0	0	30
8	Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Focus EnergyLevel: 8
normal		0	0	30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	Double Kick	fighting		30	100	30
12	Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Double KickLevel: 12
fighting		30	100	30
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Poison Sting	poison		15	100	35
17	Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
Poison StingLevel: 17
poison		15	100	35
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Horn Attack	normal		65	100	25
20	Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
Horn AttackLevel: 20
normal		65	100	25
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23	Helping Hand	normal		0	100	20
23	Helping Hand	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
Helping HandLevel: 23
normal		0	100	20
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30	Fury Attack	normal		15	85	20
30	Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Fury AttackLevel: 30
normal		15	85	20
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
38	Flatter	dark		0	100	15
38	Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
FlatterLevel: 38
dark		0	100	15
Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
41	Poison Jab	poison		80	100	20
41	Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
Poison JabLevel: 41
poison		80	100	20
A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
47	Horn Drill	normal		1	30	5
47	Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
Horn DrillLevel: 47
normal		1	30	5
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
55	Earth Power	ground		90	100	10
55	Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Earth PowerLevel: 55
ground		90	100	10
Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (15)

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Counter	fighting		1	100	20
Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Counter
fighting		1	100	20
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Skull Bash	normal		100	100	10
Skull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Skull Bash
normal		100	100	10
Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Disable	normal		0	100	20
Disable	Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Disable
normal		0	100	20
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonic	normal		0	55	20
Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Supersonic
normal		0	55	20
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down	normal		90	85	20
Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Take Down
normal		90	85	20
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesia	psychic		0	0	20
Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Amnesia
psychic		0	0	20
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Confusion	psychic		50	100	25
Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Confusion
psychic		50	100	25
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Up	dark		10	100	10
Beat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Beat Up
dark		10	100	10
Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Counter	fighting		1	100	20
Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Counter
fighting		1	100	20
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable	normal		0	100	20
Disable	Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Disable
normal		0	100	20
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonic	normal		0	55	20
Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Supersonic
normal		0	55	20
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down	normal		90	85	20
Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Take Down
normal		90	85	20
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesia	psychic		0	0	20
Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Amnesia
psychic		0	0	20
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Confusion	psychic		50	100	25
Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Confusion
psychic		50	100	25
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Up	dark		10	100	10
Beat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Beat Up
dark		10	100	10
Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Water Pulse	water		60	100	20	TM03
Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Water Pulse
water		60	100	20	TM03
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Toxic	poison		0	70	10	TM06
Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Toxic
poison		0	70	10	TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden Power	normal		60	100	15	TM10
Hidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Hidden Power
normal		60	100	15	TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Day	fire		0	0	5	TM11
Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day
fire		0	0	5	TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Ice Beam	ice		90	100	10	TM13
Ice Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
Ice Beam
ice		90	100	10	TM13
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
Blizzard	ice		110	70	5	TM14
Blizzard	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
Blizzard
ice		110	70	5	TM14
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
Protect	normal		0	0	10	TM17
Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Protect
normal		0	0	10	TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dance	water		0	0	5	TM18
Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
Rain Dance
water		0	0	5	TM18
Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
Frustration	normal		1	100	20	TM21
Frustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Frustration
normal		1	100	20	TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Iron Tail	steel		100	75	15	TM23
Iron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Iron Tail
steel		100	75	15	TM23
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Thunderbolt	electric		90	100	15	TM24
Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunderbolt
electric		90	100	15	TM24
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder	electric		110	70	10	TM25
Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder
electric		110	70	10	TM25
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
Return	normal		1	100	20	TM27
Return	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Return
normal		1	100	20	TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Dig	ground		80	100	10	TM28
Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Dig
ground		80	100	10	TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double Team	normal		0	0	15	TM32
Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Double Team
normal		0	0	15	TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock Wave	electric		60	0	20	TM34
Shock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Shock Wave
electric		60	0	20	TM34
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sludge Bomb	poison		90	100	10	TM36
Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge Bomb
poison		90	100	10	TM36
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Facade	normal		70	100	20	TM42
Facade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Facade
normal		70	100	20	TM42
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	normal		70	100	20	TM43
Secret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Secret Power
normal		70	100	20	TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rest	psychic		0	0	5	TM44
Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rest
psychic		0	0	5	TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attract	normal		0	100	15	TM45
Attract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Attract
normal		0	100	15	TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Thief	dark		50	100	25	TM46
Thief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thief
dark		50	100	25	TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Cut	grass		50	95	30	HM01
Cut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Cut
grass		50	95	30	HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Strength	normal		80	100	15	HM04
Strength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Strength
normal		80	100	15	HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smash	fighting		40	100	15	HM06
Rock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock Smash
fighting		40	100	15	HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

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Nidoran♂

Evolution Chain

How to Obtain

Level Up Moves (12)

Egg Moves (15)

TM/HM Moves (25)

Base Stats

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