Nidoran♂in Pokémon Polished Crystal

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

#103 Johto Dex · #032 National

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Contact may poison the foe.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Boosts damage to same-gender foes.

Hustle(Hidden)

Boosts Attack, but lowers accuracy.

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

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

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.

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 National Park in the morning and day-time. Wild ones range from level 12 to 14. During swarms, you can also find it in Route 35.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers 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 foe.
19	Fury StrikesLevel: 19Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
19	Fury StrikesLevel: 19Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 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	Sweet KissLevel: 25Sweet Kiss	fairy	PWR0	ACC75	PP10
25	Sweet KissLevel: 25Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
43	CharmLevel: 43Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
43	CharmLevel: 43Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC65	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
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	ACC100	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 lower 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	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	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.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Nidoran♂. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Nidoran♂ resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Nidoran♂, either offensively or defensively.

Nidoran♂in Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry