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Nidoran - Pokemon #32
Nidoran is known by the following names within the Pokemon series of video games:
- English: Nidoran
- Japanese: Nidoran
- German: Nidoran
- French: Nidoran
Here are the numbers that Nidoran is represented by in the various Pokedexes.
- National: 32
- Hoenn: 230
- Johto: 98
Nidoran Description from the Various Pokemon Games
Pokemon Red/Blue
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Pokemon Yellow
Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
Pokemon Gold
It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
Pokemon Silver
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
Pokemon Crystal
It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
Pokemon Ruby
The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokemon's notice.
Pokemon Sapphire
The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokemon's notice.
Pokemon Emerald
The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokemon's notice.
Pokemon Fire Red
Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
Pokemon Leaf Green
It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Pokemon Diamond
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Pokemon Pearl
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Locations - Where to find the Nidoran Pokemon
Pokemon Diamond
Route 201 [Rare, (Pokdar)]
Pokemon Pearl
Route 201 [Rare, (Pokdar)]
Nidoran Base Stats
- HP = 46 (ranked 61)
- ATTACK = 57 (ranked 54)
- DEFENSE = 40 (ranked 67)
- SPECIAL ATTACK = 40 (ranked 62)
- SPECIAL DEFENSE = 40 (ranked 63)
- SPEED = 50 (ranked 47)
- Total Base Stats = 273
Nidoran Pokemon Type, Egg Group, Height, Weight, and Gender
- Pokemon Type: Poison
- Egg Type: Monster / Ground
- Height: 0.5 m / 1' 08"
- Weight: 9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs.
- Male: 100%
- Female: 0%
Nidoran Ability - Poison Point
Game's description
Contact with the Pokemon may poison the foe.
Battle effect
The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with POISON when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokemon.
Additional Info for Nidoran
Damage Taken:
- 50%: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass
- 200%: Ground, Psychic
Pal Park:
- Area: Field
- Points: 30
- Encounter rate: 50
Wild Item:
NONE
Miscellaneous Info:
- Species: Poison Pin Pokemon
- Steps to hatch: 5,120
- Color: Purple
- Catch Rate: 235
- Base Tameness: 70
- Growth Group: Medium Slow
1,059,860 exp. points to Lv100
For more information on this Pokedex see here.

