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#029

Nidoran F

Abilities

Poison PointRivalryHustle(Hidden)
Height: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight: 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 55
Base Stats
HP55
Atk47
Def52
SpA40
SpD40
Spe41
BST275
EV Yield: 1 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
220314
Atk
89212
Def
98223
SpA
76196
SpD
76196
Spe
78199

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

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
235 (92.2%)
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
55
EV Yield
1 HP
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra½
ice
fig½
poi½
gro2
fly
psy2
bug½
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Ground, Psychic
Resists: Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy
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.

HustleHidden Ability

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware—its small horn secretes venom.

Generation VIII

Sword

Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators.

Shield

It uses its hard incisor teeth to crush and eat berries. The tip of a female Nidoran’s horn is a bit more rounded than the tip of a male’s horn.

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

Generation I

Red, Blue

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Yellow

A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.

Generation II

Gold

The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely po­ tent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.

Silver

Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threat­ ened in any way.

Crystal

Small and very docile, it pro­ tects itself with its small, poison­ ous horn when attacked.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

Emerald

Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small- bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

FireRed

Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.

LeafGreen

Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.

HeartGold

The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.

SoulSilver

Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.

Generation VI

X

Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Y

Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Nidoran♀ has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.

Moves (Gen 8)81 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1GrowlnorN100%40
8ScratchnorP40100%35
17Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
23Tail WhipnorN100%30
30BitedarP60100%25
31Toxic SpikespoiN20
35Helping HandnorN20
38Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
40ToxicpoiN90%10
43Double KickfigP30100%30
45FlatterdarN100%15
45Poison FangSTABpoiP50100%15
50CrunchdarP80100%15
55Earth PowergroS90100%10

TM / HM

42 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
Beat UpdarP100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CharmfaiN100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CutnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Focus EnergynorN30
Helping HandnorN20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
RoundnorS60100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Skull BashnorP130100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
SnorenorS50100%15
StrengthnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
Take DownnorP9085%20
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20

Egg Moves

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Beat UpdarP100%10
CharmfaiN100%20
CounterfigP100%20
DisablenorN100%20
EndurenorN10
Focus EnergynorN30
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Poison FangSTABpoiP50100%15
Poison TailSTABpoiP50100%25
Skull BashnorP130100%10
SupersonicnorN55%20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20

Move Tutor

12 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CounterfigP100%20
EndurenorN10
Helping HandnorN20
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#029
Kanto#029
Johto#095
Johto (HGSS)#095
Kalos Coastal#104
Let's Go Kanto#029
Crown Tundra#065
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

poiSludge Bomb90 powS
poiPoison Jab80 powP
poiVenoshock65 powS
poiPoison Fang50 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norSkull Bash130 powP
iceBlizzard110 powS
eleThunder110 powS
steIron Tail100 powP
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About Nidoran F

Nidoran F is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators. Nidoran F stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Nidoran F Base Stats

Nidoran F has a base stat total of 275, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 55 (below average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Nidoran F is slow with a base Speed of 41.

Nidoran F Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Poison-type, Nidoran F is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Nidoran F 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Nidoran F Abilities

Nidoran F's abilities include Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle. 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 Hustle, which strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Nidoran F Moves & Learnset

Nidoran F can learn 81 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power), Venoshock (Poison, 65 power), Poison Fang (Poison, 50 power). For coverage, Nidoran F can learn Skull Bash (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric).

Training Nidoran F

Nidoran F has a capture rate of 235 (92.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Nidoran F yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nidoran F belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Nidoran F is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nidoran F → Nidorina → Nidoqueen).

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