Nidoran♂

Nidoran♂
Nidoqueen
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Nidorino
Ability	Poison Point Rivalry Hustle (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori

Nidoran♂ <sup>(JPJapanese: ニドラン♂

Romaji: Nidoran♂)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Poison-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It is the male counterpart to Nidoran♀. When bred with Ditto as of the Fifth Pokémon generation, it can produce Pokémon eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀.

Physiology and Behaviour

Nidoran♂ is a small, quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon. It is pinkish purple with darker patches. It has large, spiny ears with teal insides, oversized front teeth, and red eyes. Its back is covered with three lines of large spines that can release potent poisons if threatened. The center line of spines is taller than the other two. The size of the long, pointed horn on its forehead is indicative of the strength of its venom. Nidoran♂ is a male-only species.

Nidoran♂ constantly listens for the sounds of approaching enemies with its large ears. Said ears have unique muscles that allow them to be moved in any direction, and even the slightest sound does not escape Nidoran♂'s notice. In order to listen to distant locations, it flaps its ears like wings. When angry, it extends its toxic spikes and charges, stabbing with its horn to inject poison. Nidoran♂ is brave, and will risk its own life to protect Nidoran♀. Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Pokémon Yellow	Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Pokémon Stadium	Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Pokémon Silver	It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Pokémon Crystal	It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	The male Nidoran has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
Pokémon Sapphire	The male Nidoran has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
Pokémon Emerald	The male Nidoran has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
Pokémon FireRed	Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon Pearl	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon Platinum	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon HeartGold	It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon White	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon Black 2	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon White 2	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon Y	Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Nidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Nidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	The horn on a male Nidoran's forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
Pokémon Shield	Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it's friendly with.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Route 22, Safari Zone
Pokémon Blue	Route 22, Safari Zone
Pokémon Yellow	Routes 2, 9, 10, and 22, Safari Zone
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Routes 35 and 36
Pokémon Silver	Routes 35 and 36
Pokémon Crystal	Route 35, National Park
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Route 3, Safari Zone
Pokémon LeafGreen	Route 3, Safari Zone Trade Nidoran♀ on Route 5
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 201 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 201 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum	Route 201 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold	Routes 35 and 36 Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 35 and 36 Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon White	White Forest
Pokémon Black 2	Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2	Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 11 (Horde Encounter)
Pokémon Y	Route 11 (Horde Encounter)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Moon	Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Frostpoint Field Max Raid Battle: Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake
Pokémon Shield	Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Frostpoint Field Max Raid Battle: Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 201 (Poké Radar) Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Dazzling Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 201 (Poké Radar) Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Dazzling Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern

Evolution

Nidoran♂	Reach level 16.	Nidorino	Use Moon Stone.	Nidoking

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	46
Attack	57
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	40
Sp. Defense	40
Speed	50
Total	273

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG032-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS032.png File:PKMNS032-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC032.gif File:PKMNC032-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS032.png File:PKMNRS032-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE032.gif File:PKMNE032-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG032.png File:PKMNFRLG032-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP032-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP032.png File:PKMNP032-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS032.png File:PKMNHGSS032-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW032-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2032.png File:PKMNBW2032-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY032-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE032-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS032-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP032.png File:PKMNBDSP032-S.png

Trivia

• Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273.