Road 10
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 18-23
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#032
POKÉDEX No. #032
Nidoran♂
Poison Pin Pokémon
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Weak to
Ground
Psychic
Height0.5 m
Weight9.0 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP46202–296
- Attack57107–234
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed5094–218
Total273
/ 720
BST273
9 percentile (1025)-135 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Purple
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #32 |
| Crown Tundra | #68 |
| Kalos Coastal | #107 |
| Kanto | #32 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #32 |
| Original Johto | #98 |
| Updated Johto | #98 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
55
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Nidoran♂'s Poison typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Nidoran♂ totals 273 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (57) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (40).
Its Poison typing leaves Nidoran♂ with 2 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 235, Nidoran♂ is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
Related Guides & News
Related Pokémon
Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.0 kg
TypePoison
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
MonsterGround
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
100%
♀
0%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
235
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Nidoran♂?
Nidoran♂ is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Nidoran♂'s weaknesses?
Nidoran♂ takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Nidoran♂ evolve?
Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino at level 16. Full evolution line: Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking.
What are Nidoran♂'s base stats?
Nidoran♂ has a base stat total of 273: HP 46, Attack 57, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 40, Speed 50. Its highest stat is Attack (57).
