Nidoran♂in Pokémon Emerald Legacy

poison

Pokédex Entry

Poison Pin Pokémon

The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#032

Abilities

Poison Point

Poisons foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Nidoranm

Base form

→

Nidorino

Level up Nidoranm to Lv. 16

→

Nidoking

Use Moon Stone on Nidorino

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How to Obtain

Nidoran♂ can be found in Route 104 (rare). Expect to find it at level five.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23	Helping HandLevel: 23Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
23	Helping HandLevel: 23Helping Hand	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30	Fury AttackLevel: 30Fury Attack	normal	PWR18	ACC100	PP20
30	Fury AttackLevel: 30Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
38	FlatterLevel: 38Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
38	FlatterLevel: 38Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	Horn DrillLevel: 47Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
47	Horn DrillLevel: 47Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP20
DisableDisable	Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC70	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR95	ACC100	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party POKéMON to join in the attack.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC90	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR120	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	bug	PWR55	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR30	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.