Nidoran ♂ • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Nidoran ♂
Nidoran ♂'s Type
Nidoran ♂'s Pokédex #s
- National #
- 32
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- 68
Nidoran ♂'s Base Stats
- HP:
- 46
- Attack:
- 57
- Defense:
- 40
- Sp. Atk:
- 40
- Sp. Def:
- 40
- Speed:
- 50
- Total:
- 273
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'8" (0.5m)
- Weight:
- 19.8 lbs. (9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Monster / Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,059,680
- Base EXP:
- 55
- Catch Rate:
- 235
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Nidoran ♂'s Abilities
Here are what abilities Nidoran ♂ can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Poison Point
- 30% chance of poisoning the attacker when Nidoran ♂ is damaged by a contact move.
- Rivalry
- Damage Nidoran ♂ does to Pokémon of the same gender is increased by 25%, and reduced by 25% to the opposite gender.
- Hustle
- Nidoran ♂'s Physical-based moves do 50% more damage, but the accuracy of those moves is reduced by 20% of its original amount.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Nidoran ♂'s weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Nidoran ♂'s Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Nidoran ♂ evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Nidoran ♂'s Alternate Forms
Related Forms
Nidoran ♂'s Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Nidoran ♂ can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Nidoran ♂'s Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Nidoran ♂'s calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Nidoran ♂'s Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nidoran ♂ is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Nidoran ♂ is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 202 | 232 | 266 | 296 | 46 |
| Attack | 119 | 149 | 183 | 213 | 57 |
| Defense | 85 | 115 | 149 | 179 | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 115 | 149 | 179 | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 115 | 149 | 179 | 40 |
| Speed | 105 | 135 | 169 | 199 | 50 |
| Total | 273 | ||||
Where to Find Nidoran ♂
If you're looking for where to find Nidoran ♂, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Nidoran ♂ in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Nidoran ♂ in the Wild
Giant's Bed
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Sword 21%Shield 26% |
Sword 21%Shield 26% |
Sword 21%Shield 26% |
Sword 21%Shield 26% |
Sword 19%Shield 24% |
Sword 21%Shield 26% |
Sword 19%Shield 24% |
100% |
Sword 17%Shield 22% |
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Fog |
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 16% | 16% | 20% | 20% | -- | 20% |
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Old Cemetery
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Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 35% | 20% | 25% | 20% | 25% | 20% | 20% | -- |
Sword 22%Shield 17% |
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Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
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Fog |
| 20% | 16% | 16% | 14% | 16% | 16% | 16% | -- | 16% |
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Notes About Nidoran ♂
While breeding, it can produce either Nidoran ♂ or Nidoran ♀.
Pokédex Entries for Nidoran ♂
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Silver
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Crystal
It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Yellow
Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.