Nidoran♀in Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Poison Pin Pokémon
Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small- bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Nidoran♀ in Pokémon SoulGold
Nidoran♀ is #29 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Poisons foe on contact.
Powers up against rivals.
Trades accuracy for power.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | ||||||
| ScratchLevel: 5Scratch | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 10Tail Whip | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 15Fury Swipes | normal | 18 | 80 | 15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Toxic SpikesLevel: 20Toxic Spikes | poison | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | ||||||
| Double KickLevel: 25Double Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 30Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Helping HandLevel: 35Helping Hand | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | ||||||
| ToxicLevel: 40Toxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| FlatterLevel: 45Flatter | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 50Crunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 55Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. |
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SupersonicSupersonic | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | |
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| Take DownTake Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Focus EnergyFocus Energy | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | |
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||
| Beat UpBeat Up | dark | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | |||||
| Skull BashSkull Bash | normal | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | |||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Poison TailPoison Tail | poison | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Chip AwayChip Away | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| Strikes through the foe's stat changes. | |||||
| Venom DrenchVenom Drench | poison | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. |
TM/HM Moves (31)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice | normal | 40 | 100 | 15 | TM49TM49 | |
| Does more damage every turn it is used. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09TM09 | |
| Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Nidoran♀. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Nidoran♀ resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Nidoran♀, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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