Pokemon Guide
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokemon from the original generation, known for its small horn, strong sense of smell and evolution into Nidorino and Nidoking. This guide covers Nidoran♂ stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Nidoran♂ guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is the female counterpart to Nidoran♂ and evolves into Nidorino starting at Level 16, then into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Competitive Overview
Nidoran♂ is usually more of an early-game or Little Cup-style Pokemon than a high-level competitive pick. It has helpful abilities, Poison-type utility and a useful evolution path, but its low base stats make it difficult to use against fully evolved Pokemon.
Nidoran♂ is often most valuable as the first stage of the Nidoking line. Evolving it into Nidorino and then Nidoking gives the line much better offensive power, coverage and long-term battle value.
Here are the key facts to know about Nidoran♂, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Nidoran♂
National Dex
#0032
Type
Poison
Species
Poison Pin Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg
9.0 kg
Abilities
Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle
Nidoran♂ has modest early-stage stats with higher Attack and Speed than Nidoran♀, but modest early-stage bulk. It usually becomes much stronger after evolving into Nidorino and then Nidoking.
Nidoran♂ uses Poison-type attacks, utility moves and coverage options before evolving. These are some of Nidoran♂’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable physical Poison-type attack that gives Nidoran♂ useful same-type damage and a chance to poison.
A strong special Poison-type attack that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon in games where Nidoran♂ can learn it.
A classic Poison-type status move that badly poisons the target and helps wear down bulky opponents.
A useful Normal-type attack that can spread paralysis while dealing solid damage.
Dark-type coverage that helps Nidoran♂ hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon in games where it is available.
Early Dark-type coverage that can help Nidoran♂ pressure Psychic and Ghost-type opponents.
A multi-hit Fighting-type move that gives Nidoran♂ helpful coverage against Rock, Steel, Ice and Dark-type Pokemon.
Ground-type coverage that can help Nidoran♂ hit Poison, Rock, Steel, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
Nidoran♂ can learn different moves across Pokemon games, including Poison, Normal, Fighting, Dark, Ground and utility options. Use the section below to view Nidoran♂’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but it is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Poison
Weaknesses
Ground and Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy
Immunity
None
Nidoran♂’s abilities help it punish contact moves, interact with opponents of the same gender or increase its damage while lowering accuracy in games where its hidden ability is available.
May poison an opposing Pokemon that makes contact with Nidoran♂. This can help punish physical attackers over time.
Changes Nidoran♂’s damage depending on the opposing Pokemon gender. It can increase damage against the same gender and lower it against the opposite gender.
Boosts physical attack power while lowering accuracy. Hustle is Nidoran♂’s hidden ability in games where hidden abilities are available.
Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino starting at Level 16. Nidorino evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Nidoran♂ at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone
Nidoran♂ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it can be caught on specific routes, while other games require trading, transfer support or another compatible source.
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Route 22 and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Route 22 and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 2, 9, 10 and 22, plus Safari Zone. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 35 and 36. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 35 and 36. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Route 35 and National Park. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 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 |
Route 3 and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 3 and 5, Underground Path 5-6 and Safari Zone. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 201. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 201. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 201. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 35 and 36. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 35 and 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 11. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 11. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 9, 10, 22 and 23. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Giant’s Bed and Old Cemetery. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Giant’s Bed and Old Cemetery. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 201, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 201, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Nidoran♂. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokemon.
Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino starting at Level 16. Nidorino evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Nidoran♂’s abilities are Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle. Hustle is its hidden ability in games where hidden abilities are available.
Nidoran♂ useful moves often include Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb, Toxic, Body Slam, Crunch, Bite, Double Kick and Dig.
Nidoran♂ is useful early in many games, but it is usually strongest after evolving into Nidorino and then Nidoking.
The way to get Nidoran♂ depends on the game. It is found on several early routes in older games, while other games require trading, transfer support or a compatible source.
No, Nidoran♂ does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form.
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