Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- 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)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Ground dual typing.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Generation VII
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Generation VIII
Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack.
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
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Generation II
Its body is cover ed with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
Generation III
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.
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.
The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Generation IV
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
Generation V
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Generation VI
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 1 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 8 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 12 | Double Kick | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 14 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 35 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
84 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Beat Up | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Pay Day | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Surf | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Whirlpool | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Nidoqueen
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
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).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Nidoqueen. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Nidoqueen, or use the team builder to see how Nidoqueen fits into your squad.
