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Nidoran♂in Pokémon Polished Crystal

poison

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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

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)


Route 35	any	Field(Swarm)	Lv. 12	30%
Route 35	morning	Field	Lv. 14	10%
Route 35	day	Field	Lv. 14	20%
National Park	morning	Field	Lv. 12	30%
National Park	day	Field	Lv. 13	30%

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
19	Fury StrikesLevel: 19Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
19	Fury StrikesLevel: 19Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
21	Horn AttackLevel: 21Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
21	Horn AttackLevel: 21Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
25	Sweet KissLevel: 25Sweet Kiss	fairy	0	75	10
25	Sweet KissLevel: 25Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20
31	Toxic SpikesLevel: 31Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
37	Poison JabLevel: 37Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
43	CharmLevel: 43Charm	fairy	0	100	20
43	CharmLevel: 43Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	100	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	50	100	25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	65	20
SupersonicSupersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	100	15
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15	MT04MT04
Body SlamBody Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20	MT06MT06
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	100	40	MT07MT07
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	120	100	15	MT08MT08
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
EndureEndure	normal	0	100	10	MT11MT11
EndureEndure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	70	100	15	MT13MT13
HeadbuttHeadbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	MT24MT24
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	MT25MT25
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	85	15	MT26MT26
SwaggerSwagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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