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| Type | Poison |
| Height | 1′ 08″ |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs |
| Abilities | Poison Point: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker. Rivalry: Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender. |
| Gender | ♂ |
Versions:
- The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
- Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.
Nidoran♂ Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Nidoran♂ |
| Japanese | ニドラン♂ (Nidoran♂) |
| German | Nidoran♂ |
| French | Nidoran♂ |
| Origin | nidoru: Japanese for ‘needle’ rhino: large African mammal ♂: male symbol |
Nidoran♂ Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Psychic |
| Ground |
Nidoran♂ Evolution
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Poison | Ground
Nidoran♂ changes
- In Generation 3, Nidoran♂ does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidoran♂ has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidoran♂ has a base experience yield of 60.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoran♂ has a base Friendship value of 70.
Nidoran♂ where to find for…
| Red Blue | Route 22, Safari Zone |
| Yellow | Route 2, 9, 10, 22, Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver | Route 35, 36 |
| Crystal | Route 35, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Route 3, Safari Zone |
| LeafGreen | Route 3, 5, Underground Path 5-6, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 201 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 35, 36 |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y | Route 11 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 9, 10, 22, 23 |
| Sword Shield | Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 201, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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