Nidoran♀
#29 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Nidoran♀
The best moves for Nidoran♀ are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♀ family. Nidoran♀ evolves into Nidorina for 25 Candy, then into Nidoqueen for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Nidoran♀ for 22 Candy, Nidorina for 90 Candy.
Game images
Nidoran♀, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Nidoran♀ is a Poison Pokémon. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Nidoran♀'s best moveset is Poison Sting & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 922. Nidoran♀ evolves into Nidorina.
About
"Nidoran♀ has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied Pokémon. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 3 | 1.09 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
5.4 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
5.3 | 97% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.6 | 84% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.5 | 83% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
4.4 | 80% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
4.3 | 78% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
4.2 | 77% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
4 | 74% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.7 | 68% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.1 | 58% |
Counters & Raids
Top Nidoran♀ counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Nidoran♀ Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
86 |
| Defense |
|
89 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
| Level 50 | 135 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 7 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
349 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
466 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
699 |
|
Level 40 |
816 |
|
Level 50 |
922 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 583 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 757 |