#032 Nidoran (M)
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Pokémon Game Picture National No. Hoenn No. English name Japanese Name
Ruby/Sapphire
032 230 Nidoran (M) ニドラン♂
Nidoran (M)
FireRed/LeafGreen
Ability: Poison Point
When a Pokémon makes contact with Nidoran, it has a 30% chance of being Poisoned
Emerald
Gender Ratio
Male: 100 % Female: 0 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Poison Pin Pokémon
1'08" 19.8 lbs
Evolution Chain
--Lv. 16-->--MoonStone-->

Wild Hold Item Dex Category Colour Category Footprint
None Purple

Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *1 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Flavor Text
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.
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.
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.
FireRed Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
LeafGreen It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Route 3, Safari Zone Areas 1, 2 & 3
LeafGreen Route 3, Safari Zone Areas 1 & 3
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Leer
--10030--
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Peck
3510035--
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12Double Kick
3010030--
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20Horn Attack
6510025--
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23Helping Hand
--10020--
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30Fury Attack
158520--
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
38Flatter
--10015--
Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47Horn Drill
??305--
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Leer
--10030--
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Peck
3510035--
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12Double Kick
3010030--
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20Horn Attack
6510025--
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23Helping Hand
--10020--
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30Fury Attack
158520--
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
38Flatter
--10015--
Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47Horn Drill
??305--
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03Water Pulse
601002020
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06Toxic
--8510100
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11Sunny Day
----5--
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM13Ice Beam
951001010
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14Blizzard
12070510
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23Iron Tail
100751530
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24Thunderbolt
951001510
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25Thunder
120701030
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28Dig
6010010--
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34Shock Wave
60--20--
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM36Sludge Bomb
901001030
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45Attract
--10015--
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46Thief
4010010100
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM01Cut
509530--
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04Strength
8010015--
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06Rock Smash
201001550
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Body Slam
851001530
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-edge
12010015--
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mimic
--10010--
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.

Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud-slap
2010010100
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger
--9015100
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Defense Curl
----40--
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.

Egg Moves
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable
--5520--
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonic
--5520--
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down
908520--
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesia
----20--
Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Confusion
501002510
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Up
1010010--
Summons party POKéMON to join in the attack.

Egg Steps to Hatch Effort Points from Battling it Catch Rate
5,120 Steps Attack: 1 Point 235

Egg Groups
Lists Of GroupsGroup Names
Monster
Ground

Stats
 HPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeed
Base Stats465740404050
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
296191 161161161179
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
296213179179179199
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
296234196196196218