Nidoqueenin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Drill Pokémon
The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
Nidoqueen in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Nidoqueen is #31 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its poison/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (10)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Lowers the foe's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick | fighting | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| A double kicking attack. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | PWR15 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 1Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 22Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Poison JabLevel: 32Poison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 38Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 44Earth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| FissureLevel: 55Fissure | ground | PWR1 | ACC30 | PP5 | ||
| A ground-type, one-hit KO attack. | ||||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (4)
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 | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |||
| Reduces the foe's ATTACK. | |||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 24(Nidorina · Level 24)Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | |||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 28(Nidorina · Level 28)Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | |||
| Quickly scratches 2-5 times. | |||||||
| Super FangLevel: 43(Nidorina · Level 43)Super Fang | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP10 | |||
| Cuts the foe's HP by 1/2. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (40)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that may up user's ATTACK. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM02TM02 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR40 | ACC85 | PP15 | TM08TM08 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| FissureFissure | ground | PWR1 | ACC30 | PP5 | TM10TM10 | |
| A ground-type, one-hit KO attack. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Dragon TailDragon Tail | dragon | PWR60 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM20TM20 | |
| Knocks away the foe to end battle. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM21TM21 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| BubblebeamBubblebeam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM31TM31 | |
| An attack that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong watertype attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Rock ClimbRock Climb | normal | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP20 | HM08HM08 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Fire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Route 52)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Ice Punch | ice | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy punch. May cause freezing. | |||||||
| Dynamicpunch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Dynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that always confuses. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Moro House1)Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
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 AmbrosiapoisongroundAttack 80 -12Defense 80 -7Sp. Atk 100 +25Sp. Def 80 -5
nidoqueen in Emerald LegacypoisongroundAttack 82 -10
nidoqueen in Red++poisongroundSp. Def 75 -10