Nidoqueenin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Drill Pokémon
The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
Nidoqueen in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Nidoqueen is #31 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its poison/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Contact may poison the foe.
Boosts damage to same-gender foes.
Removes effects to increase damage.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (9)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close CombatLevel: 1Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def. | ||||||
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Scratches with sharp claws. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A double kicking attack. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| OutrageLevel: 23Outrage | dragon | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Close CombatLevel: 58Close Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def. |
Pre-evolution-only Moves (7)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Nidoqueen cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrowlLevel: 1(Nidorina · Level 1)Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | |||
| A move that lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| Fury StrikesLevel: 20(Nidorina · Level 20)Fury Strikes | normal | 20 | 85 | 15 | |||
| Scratches or jabs 2-5 times. | |||||||
| BiteLevel: 23(Nidorina · Level 23)Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | |||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 28(Nidorina · Level 28)Sweet Kiss | fairy | 0 | 75 | 10 | |||
| A move that may confuse the foe. | |||||||
| Toxic SpikesLevel: 35(Nidorina · Level 35)Toxic Spikes | poison | 0 | 100 | 20 | |||
| Poisons foes when they switch in. | |||||||
| HealinglightLevel: 38(Nidorina · Level 38)Healinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |||
| Restores HP based on weather. | |||||||
| CrunchLevel: 43(Nidorina · Level 43)Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | |||
| An attack that may lower Defense. |
Egg Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | |||||
| Focus EnergyFocus Energy | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Raises the critical hit ratio. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. | |||||
| SupersonicSupersonic | normal | 0 | 65 | 20 | |
| A move that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| Take DownTake Down | normal | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| A tackle that also hurts the user. |
TM/HM Moves (46)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09TM09 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 100 | 40 | TM12TM12 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and accuracy. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| A Ground attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM59TM59 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM63TM63 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| AvalancheAvalanche | ice | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Damage doubles if user is hit first. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 60 | 100 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong Watertype attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 40 | 90 | 15 | HM05HM05 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
Move Tutor Moves (17)
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Nidoqueen. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Nidoqueen resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Nidoqueen, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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nidoqueen in 6 gamespoisongroundSame typing and stats as this game
nidoqueen in Emerald LegacypoisongroundAttack 82 -10
nidoqueen in Red++poisongroundSp. Def 75 -10
nidoqueen in AmbrosiapoisongroundAttack 80 -12Defense 80 -7Sp. Atk 100 +25Sp. Def 80 -5
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