#031 Nidoqueen

#031 Nidoqueen

Height1.3 m(4'03")
Weight60 kg(132.3 lbs)
Gender0%100%
Gen 1

Nidoqueen's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 90
321
Attack 92
220
Defense 87
210
Sp. Atk 75
186
Sp. Def 85
206
Speed 76
188
1331
Type Effectiveness

Nidoqueen 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 moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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Nidoqueen Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Nidoqueen Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.

Yellow

Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.

Gold

Its body is cover­ ed with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.

Silver

It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.

Crystal

The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.

In Other Languages

Nidoqueen's Japanese name is Nidoqueen (ニドクイン). Here are all the official names for Nidoqueen across different languages:

JapaneseニドクインNidoqueen
Korean니드퀸
Chinese (Traditional)尼多后
FrenchNidoqueen
GermanNidoqueen
SpanishNidoqueen
ItalianNidoqueen
Chinese (Simplified)尼多后

Nidoqueen Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience227

How to Get Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Nidoqueen in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen is a Poison/Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 505, Nidoqueen is classified as a Drill Pokémon and is part of the Nidoran F → Nidorina → Nidoqueen evolution line.

In competitive play, Nidoqueen is placed in the NatDex tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Poison Point and Rivalry and Sheer Force, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Nidoqueen is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Nidoqueen can learn 133 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Earth Power, Ice Beam, Stealth Rock, Protect. Standing at 1.3m tall and weighing 60kg, Nidoqueen has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.