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#031

Nidoqueen

Abilities

Poison PointRivalrySheer Force(Hidden)
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 227
Base Stats
HP90
Atk92
Def87
SpA75
SpD85
Spe76
BST505
EV Yield: 3 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
290384
Atk
170311
Def
161300
SpA
139273
SpD
157295
Spe
141276

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
227
EV Yield
3 HP
Height
1.3 m (4'03")
Weight
60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Ground dual typing.

nor
fir
wat2
ele0
gra
ice2
fig½
poi¼
gro2
fly
psy2
bug½
roc½
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic
Resists: Fighting, Poison (¼x), Bug, Rock, Fairy
Immune to: Electric
Abilities
Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Sheer ForceHidden Ability

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

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.

Generation VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

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.

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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.

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.

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.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, 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.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.

Generation VI

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.

Omega Ruby, Alpha 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.

Moves (Gen 8)131 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Tail WhipnorN100%30
1BitedarP60100%25
1GrowlnorN100%40
1ToxicpoiN90%10
1Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
1CrunchdarP80100%15
1FlatterdarN100%15
1Helping HandnorN20
1Toxic SpikespoiN20
1Sludge WaveSTABpoiS95100%10
8ScratchnorP40100%35
12Double KickfigP30100%30
14Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
35Body SlamnorP85100%15
43Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
58SuperpowerfigP120100%5

TM / HM

84 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
AvalancheiceP60100%10
Beat UpdarP100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
CharmfaiN100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CutnorP5095%30
DigSTABgroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RunSTABgroP8095%10
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingdarP100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Focus EnergynorN30
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Helping HandnorN20
HexghoS65100%10
High HorsepowerSTABgroP9595%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Mega KicknorP12075%5
Mega PunchnorP8085%20
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
OutragedraP120100%10
Pay DaynorP40100%20
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Rock BlastrocP2590%10
Rock ClimbnorP9085%20
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
Sand TombSTABgroP3585%15
SandstormrocN10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Sludge WaveSTABpoiS95100%10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
StrengthnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SurfwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN85%15
TauntdarN100%20
ThiefdarP60100%25
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
TormentdarN100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
UproarnorS90100%10
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
WhirlpoolwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

31 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RunSTABgroP8095%10
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Helping HandnorN20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Mega KicknorP12075%5
Mega PunchnorP8085%20
OutragedraP120100%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Shock WaveeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwaggernorN85%15
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
UproarnorS90100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#031
Kanto#031
Johto#097
Johto (HGSS)#097
Kalos Coastal#106
Let's Go Kanto#031
Crown Tundra#067
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

groEarthquake100 powP
poiSludge Wave95 powS
groHigh Horsepower95 powP
groEarth Power90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP
norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
figSuperpower120 powP
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About Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack. Nidoqueen stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Nidoqueen Base Stats

Nidoqueen has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 92 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 75 (average). Nidoqueen excels as a physical attacker. Nidoqueen is average speed with a base Speed of 76.

Nidoqueen Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Poison and Ground-type, Nidoqueen is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Fighting, Poison (¼x), Bug, Rock, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Nidoqueen 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Nidoqueen Abilities

Nidoqueen's abilities include Poison Point, Rivalry, Sheer Force. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Nidoqueen Moves & Learnset

Nidoqueen can learn 131 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 84 via TM/HM, and 31 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power). For coverage, Nidoqueen can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Nidoqueen

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Nidoqueen can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Nidoqueen yields 3 HP EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nidoqueen is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nidoran F → Nidorina → Nidoqueen).

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