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NIDORANfE - Poison Pin Pokémon
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.
Platinum: While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Diamond: While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Pearl: While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
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.
Ruby: 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.
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.
Size Comparison
Evolves into NIDORINA at level 16.Evolves into NIDOQUEEN with Moon Stone.
Ruby Version
Not found in this version.
Sapphire Version
Not found in this version.
FireRed Version
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 24 5% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 5% Land ROUTE 3 6 1% Land
LeafGreen Version
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 22 20% Land SAFARI ZONE 24 20% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 20% Land SAFARI ZONE 22 20% Land ROUTE 3 6-7 14% Land
Emerald Version
Not found in this version.
Diamond Version
Level Chance Method Route 201 (With Poke Radar) 3 20% Land
Pearl Version
Level Chance Method Route 201 (With Poke Radar) 2 2% Land
Platinum Version
Level Chance Method Route 201 (With Poke Radar) 2-3 11% Land
HeartGold Version
Level Chance Method Route 35 12 20% Land Route 35 (Without Special Sound) 12 10% Land Route 36 12 20% Land Route 36 (Without Special Sound) 12 10% Land Refreshing Field (Group B) 5 - Pokewalker
SoulSilver Version
Level Chance Method Route 35 (No Mass Outbreak) 12 20% Land Route 35 (Without Special Sound) 12 10% Land Route 36 12 20% Land Route 36 (Morning) 13 10% Land Route 36 (Without Special Sound) (Day, Night) 12 10% Land Refreshing Field (Group B) 5 - Pokewalker
HP 55
Attack 47
Defense 52
Speed 41
Special Attack 40
Special Defense 40
Other Base Information
Rareness 235
Base Experience (Diamond/Pearl) 59
Base Experience (Earlier versions) 59
Gender Rate Always female
Happiness 70
Growth Rate Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 EXP)
Steps to hatch egg 5120
HeartGold/SoulSilver Version
DS Versions Abilities
Diamond/Pearl Version: Poison Point, RivalryAdvance Versions: Poison PointMoves Taught by People
Platinum Version: Mud-Slap , Snore , Helping Hand HeartGold/SoulSilver Version: Mud-Slap , Snore , Helping Hand , Super Fang , Headbutt Emerald Version: Body Slam , Double-Edge , Counter , Mimic , Substitute , Snore , Endure , Mud-Slap , Swagger , Sleep Talk , Defense Curl FireRed/LeafGreen Version: Body Slam , Double-Edge , Counter , Mimic , Substitute Crystal Version: Thunderbolt
Egg Groups: Monster, GroundBreeding Partners: BULBASAUR , IVYSAUR , VENUSAUR , CHARMANDER , CHARMELEON , CHARIZARD , SQUIRTLE , WARTORTLE , BLASTOISE , RATTATA , RATICATE , EKANS , ARBOK , PIKACHU , RAICHU , SANDSHREW , SANDSLASH , NIDORANfE , NIDORANmA , NIDORINO , NIDOKING , VULPIX , NINETALES , DIGLETT , DUGTRIO , MEOWTH , PERSIAN , PSYDUCK , GOLDUCK , MANKEY , PRIMEAPE , GROWLITHE , ARCANINE , PONYTA , RAPIDASH , SLOWPOKE , SLOWBRO , FARFETCH'D , SEEL , DEWGONG , CUBONE , MAROWAK , LICKITUNG , RHYHORN , RHYDON , KANGASKHAN , TAUROS , LAPRAS , EEVEE , VAPOREON , JOLTEON , FLAREON , SNORLAX , CHIKORITA , BAYLEEF , MEGANIUM , CYNDAQUIL , QUILAVA , TYPHLOSION , TOTODILE , CROCONAW , FERALIGATR , SENTRET , FURRET , MAREEP , FLAAFFY , AMPHAROS , AIPOM , WOOPER , QUAGSIRE , ESPEON , UMBREON , SLOWKING , GIRAFARIG , DUNSPARCE , SNUBBULL , GRANBULL , SNEASEL , TEDDIURSA , URSARING , SWINUB , PILOSWINE , DELIBIRD , HOUNDOUR , HOUNDOOM , PHANPY , DONPHAN , STANTLER , SMEARGLE , MILTANK , LARVITAR , PUPITAR , TYRANITAR , TREECKO , GROVYLE , SCEPTILE , TORCHIC , COMBUSKEN , BLAZIKEN , MUDKIP , MARSHTOMP , SWAMPERT , POOCHYENA , MIGHTYENA , ZIGZAGOON , LINOONE , SEEDOT , NUZLEAF , SHIFTRY , SLAKOTH , VIGOROTH , SLAKING , WHISMUR , LOUDRED , EXPLOUD , SKITTY , DELCATTY , MAWILE , ARON , LAIRON , AGGRON , ELECTRIKE , MANECTRIC , WAILMER , WAILORD , NUMEL , CAMERUPT , TORKOAL , SPOINK , GRUMPIG , SPINDA , ZANGOOSE , SEVIPER , KECLEON , TROPIUS , ABSOL , SPHEAL , SEALEO , WALREIN , TURTWIG , GROTLE , TORTERRA , CHIMCHAR , MONFERNO , INFERNAPE , PIPLUP , PRINPLUP , EMPOLEON , BIDOOF , BIBAREL , SHINX , LUXIO , LUXRAY , CRANIDOS , RAMPARDOS , SHIELDON , BASTIODON , PACHIRISU , BUIZEL , FLOATZEL , AMBIPOM , BUNEARY , LOPUNNY , GLAMEOW , PURUGLY , STUNKY , SKUNTANK , GIBLE , GABITE , GARCHOMP , LUCARIO , HIPPOPOTAS , HIPPOWDON , SNOVER , ABOMASNOW , WEAVILE , LICKILICKY , RHYPERIOR , LEAFEON , GLACEON , MAMOSWINE Diamond/Pearl Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up , Pursuit Emerald Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up FireRed/LeafGreen Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up Ruby/Sapphire Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up Gold/Silver Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up Crystal Version : Supersonic , Disable , Take Down , Focus Energy , Charm , Counter , Beat Up External Pages