Nidoqueen Pokemon Guide

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Nidoqueen Pokemon Guide

Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground-type Pokemon known for its strong bulk, flexible coverage, useful abilities and evolution from Nidorina. This guide covers Nidoqueen stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and where to find Nidoqueen across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Nidoqueen

Shiny Form

Shiny Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen Description

Nidoqueen is the final evolution of the Nidoran♀ line. It is a Poison and Ground-type Pokemon known for its armored body, balanced stats, wide movepool and role as a sturdy attacker or utility Pokemon in many games.

Nidoqueen Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Nidoqueen, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Nidoqueen

National Dex

#0031

Type

Poison / Ground

Species

Drill Pokemon

Height

4’03” / 1.3 m

130 cm

Weight

132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg

60 kg

Abilities

Poison Point, Rivalry, Sheer Force

Nidoqueen Stats

Nidoqueen has balanced stats with strong overall bulk and useful mixed attacking potential. Its typing and movepool help it fit bulky offense, utility and coverage-focused roles.

Nidoqueen Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Nidoqueen has a wide movepool with Poison, Ground, Ice, Electric, Rock and utility options. These are some of Nidoqueen most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Earth Power

A strong special Ground-type attack that pairs well with Nidoqueen special coverage sets.

Earthquake

A classic physical Ground-type attack that hits Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon hard.

Sludge Wave

A powerful special Poison-type move that gives Nidoqueen strong same-type damage in games where it is available.

Poison Jab

A reliable physical Poison-type attack that can poison the target and pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.

Sludge Bomb

A useful special Poison-type move with a poison chance and good general consistency.

Ice Beam

Important coverage for Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon that try to switch into Nidoqueen.

Thunderbolt

A strong coverage move that helps Nidoqueen hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Stealth Rock

A valuable entry hazard option in games and formats where Nidoqueen can support a team with chip damage.

Nidoqueen All Moves

Nidoqueen can learn many different moves across Pokemon games, including Poison, Ground, Ice, Electric, Fighting, Rock and status options. Use the section below to view Nidoqueen move list by learn method.

Move data is not available for this version group yet.

Nidoqueen Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an Electric immunity, several useful resistances and weaknesses to Water, Ground, Ice and Psychic-type attacks.

Type

Poison / Ground

Weaknesses

Water, Ground, Ice and Psychic

Resistances

Fighting, Poison, Bug, Rock and Fairy

Immunity

Electric

Nidoqueen Abilities

Nidoqueen abilities help it punish contact moves, interact with opponents by gender or boost the power of moves with secondary effects in games where its hidden ability is available.

Nidoqueen Evolution

Nidoqueen evolves from Nidorina when exposed to a Moon Stone. Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ starting at Level 16.

Stage 1

Nidoran♀

Starting form

Stage 2

Nidorina

Evolves from Nidoran♀ at Level 16

Stage 3

Nidoqueen

Evolves from Nidorina when exposed to a Moon Stone

Where to Find Nidoqueen in Pokemon Games

Nidoqueen availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Nidoqueen is obtained by evolving Nidorina with a Moon Stone, while other games require trading, transfer support or another compatible source.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Red	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Blue	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Yellow	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon X	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Route 23.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Route 23.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Nidorina with a Moon Stone.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Nidoqueen
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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