Nidoran♂in Pokémon Johto Legends

poison

Pokédex Entry

Poison Pin Pokémon

It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#222 Regional Dex · #032 National

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Contact moves can poison the user.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Raises Attack with same gender foe.

Hustle(Hidden)

Attack raise while accuracy lowers.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

None

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 common in Route 37, and in Wild Area23 (rare). Wild ones range from level 12 to 15.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Reduces the foe's Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the target.
19	Fury AttackLevel: 19Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
19	Fury AttackLevel: 19Fury Attack	Jabs the target 2-5 times.
21	Horn AttackLevel: 21Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
21	Horn AttackLevel: 21Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
25	Double TeamLevel: 25Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
25	Double TeamLevel: 25Double Team	Heightens evasiveness.
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch out.
33	FlatterLevel: 33Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
33	FlatterLevel: 33Flatter	Causes confusion and raises Sp.Atk.
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	Powerful jab that can poison foe.
43	VenoshockLevel: 43Venoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
43	VenoshockLevel: 43Venoshock	Deals 2x damage on poisoned foe.
45	Horn DrillLevel: 45Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
45	Horn DrillLevel: 45Horn Drill	A one-hit KO, drill attack.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Sound waves that cause confusion.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may cause confusion.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical blow double.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
EndureEndure	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Won't work if foe doesn't attack.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raise Attack and Accuracy.
Poison TailPoison Tail	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
Poison TailPoison Tail	High crit. rate, can poison.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Ignores foe's stat changes.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM03TM03
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR110	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may reduce Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the target.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	Aerial strike that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Iron HeadIron Head	Can cause flinch with a hard head.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM68TM68
Poison JabPoison Jab	Powerful jab that can poison foe.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Thunder FangThunder Fang	Stunning jaws, flinch or paralyze.
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Ice FangIce Fang	Really cold jaws. Flinch or freeze.