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Generation I · #0029 — Poison Pin Pokémon
Nidoran♀, known as the Poison Pin Pokémon, is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that serves as the female counterpart to Nidoran♂. With a National Pokédex number of #29, this small but formidable creature stands at just 0.4 meters tall and weighs 7.0 kilograms, making it one of the more diminutive Pokémon available to early-game trainers. Despite its unassuming size, Nidoran♀ possesses venomous barbs and a toxic horn that can inflict serious harm, leading many Pokédex entries to warn that even a tiny scratch from this Pokémon can have fatal consequences. As a female-only species, Nidoran♀ holds a unique position in Pokémon breeding mechanics, being the only member of the Nidoran family capable of reproduction, which has made it an essential Pokémon for those looking to breed within the Monster and Ground egg groups.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
7.0kg
Category
Poison Pin Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
blue
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
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×.
Nidoran-f Biology & Physical Characteristics
Nidoran♀ is a small, quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon with distinctive physical features that set it apart from many of its Generation I contemporaries. Its body is light blue in coloration with several darker blue spots distributed across its form, and it possesses large, spiky ears that give it an alert appearance. The Pokémon has oversized front teeth, prominent red eyes, and distinctive whiskers on each cheek that serve a crucial biological function. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, and it bears a small forehead horn—both of which secrete an extremely potent poison capable of causing fatal damage with even minimal contact. Unlike its male counterpart Nidoran♂, the female of this species has noticeably smaller horns, which serves as a visible sexual dimorphism within the species. Additionally, Nidoran♀ is more sensitive to smell than its male equivalent, utilizing its whiskers to check wind patterns while foraging for berries or detecting potential threats from predators. The Pokémon's powerful incisor teeth are well-adapted for crushing the berries it hunts in the wild, demonstrating a herbivorous dietary preference despite its fearsome toxins.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Nidoran-f Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Nidoran♀ holds a unique and critically important position within Pokémon breeding mechanics as a female-only species, being the sole member of its evolutionary line capable of producing offspring through traditional breeding methods. With a gender ratio of 0% male and 100% female, every Nidoran♀ encountered in the wild or received as a gift is female, making this species distinct from nearly all other Pokémon in the National Pokédex. This breeding restriction is particularly significant because Nidoran♀ is classified within both the Monster and Ground egg groups, allowing it to breed with Nidoran♂, Nidorino, and Nidoking to produce eggs containing either Nidoran♀ or Nidoran♂ offspring. The species has a relatively short egg hatching period of 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884–5,140 steps, making it an efficient choice for trainers engaged in breeding programs. When Nidoran♀ breeds with male members of its evolutionary line, the resulting eggs have an equal chance of hatching into either gender of Nidoran, providing players with an accessible method to obtain Nidoran♂ without requiring encounters with wild male Nidoran. This breeding mechanic has made Nidoran♀ invaluable for competitive breeders and casual players alike, ensuring steady availability of both genders throughout gameplay.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
+622 more TMs/HMs
Evolution Chain
Nidoran-f Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Nidoran♀ is the first stage of a three-stage evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Nidoqueen. At level 16, Nidoran♀ evolves into Nidorina, a slightly larger Poison-type Pokémon that maintains the same general body structure while increasing in physical prowess across multiple stat categories. The final evolution occurs when Nidorina is exposed to a Moon Stone, transforming it into Nidoqueen—a Poison and Ground-type Pokémon of significant strength that represents one of the most formidable evolutions available from Generation I starter Pokémon lines. This evolution method is particularly notable because it introduces a secondary Ground typing, granting Nidoqueen access to ground-based moves and significantly expanding its strategic moveset options. The transition from the docile and small Nidoran♀ to the imposing Nidoqueen represents one of the more dramatic transformations in the entire Pokédex, with base stat totals increasing from 275 to 420 by the final evolution. Despite these changes, the evolutionary line maintains its thematic connection to poison and venomous attacks, with Nidoqueen becoming a staple choice for trainers seeking a reliable Poison-type with impressive defensive capabilities and a diverse move pool.
Where to Find
kanto route 22
kanto
+11 more
kanto safari zone
kanto
+19 more
kanto route 2
kanto
kanto route 10
kanto
kanto route 9
kanto
+1 more
johto route 36
johto
+9 more
johto route 35
johto
+12 more
national park
johto
kanto route 3
kanto
sinnoh route 201
sinnoh
+3 more
johto safari zone
johto
+21 more
kanto route 23
kanto
Nidoran-f Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Despite the danger posed by its venomous arsenal, Nidoran♀ is characterized as a mild-mannered and docile Pokémon that does not enjoy combat. According to multiple Pokédex entries, this species is generally unaggressive and only deploys its toxic capabilities when it feels threatened or enraged. When cornered or attacked, Nidoran♀ will protect itself by torment its foes with poison spikes, using its toxic arsenal as a defensive mechanism rather than an offensive tool. The Pokémon prefers to inhabit open spaces such as savannas and plains, where it can forage freely for its preferred food sources. In its natural environment, Nidoran♀ is an active forager, using its keen sense of smell and whisker sensitivity to locate food while simultaneously monitoring its surroundings for danger. The species exhibits strongly territorial behavior when breeding season arrives, though under normal circumstances it maintains a peaceful coexistence with other Pokémon in its habitat. Its base happiness value of 70 reflects its naturally gentle disposition, making it a relatively easy Pokémon to bond with for trainers willing to treat it with respect and care.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.
Generation II
The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely po tent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threat ened in any way.
Small and very docile, it pro tects itself with its small, poison ous horn when attacked.
Generation III
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.
Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small- bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.
Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Generation IV
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
Generation V
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
Generation VI
Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked.
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.
Generation VII
A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware—its small horn secretes venom.
Generation VIII
Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators.
It uses its hard incisor teeth to crush and eat berries. The tip of a female Nidoran’s horn is a bit more rounded than the tip of a male’s horn.
Nidoran-f Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Nidoran♀ derives from a combination of design elements and etymology that reflect its venomous nature and feminine characteristics. The "Nido" portion of the name comes from the Latin word "nidus," meaning nest, though it has evolved within Pokémon terminology to evoke concepts of spines and poison. The feminine symbol (♀) is explicitly included in the official name to denote this species as female-only, distinguishing it clearly from its male counterpart Nidoran♂. The Japanese name ニドラン♀ (Nidoran♀) follows the same naming convention, with the feminine marker integrated into the official designation. The term "Poison Pin Pokémon" used as its genus classification directly references the small, toxic spines and horn that cover its body, emphasizing the venomous nature that defines both its biology and gameplay mechanics. The creature's design was influenced by various small mammals and rodents, combined with the addition of spines reminiscent of porcupines or hedgehogs, creating a unique amalgamation that appears harmless but houses genuinely lethal toxins. This contrast between appearance and danger has made Nidoran♀ an iconic representation of the Poison-type throughout the franchise.
Learnable Moves
Nidoran-f can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chip away | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| poison fang | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| poison sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Nidoran-f Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Nidoran♀ occupies a niche role in early-game and lower-tier competitive formats, though its modest base stats limit its viability in higher-tier competitive play. With a base stat total of only 275, distributed across 55 HP, 47 Attack, 52 Defense, 40 Special Attack, 40 Special Defense, and 41 Speed, Nidoran♀ struggles to compete with more developed Pokémon found later in the games. However, its access to the Poison-type move Poison Powder and its ability to learn Bite and other status-altering moves through leveling up provides some strategic utility in early-game encounters. The Poison Point ability, which has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact, offers passive damage output that can wear down opponents over multiple turns. For trainers utilizing the Rivalry ability, Nidoran♀ gains a significant advantage against female opponents, dealing 1.25× damage while suffering only 0.75× damage from male opponents, creating meaningful matchup-dependent dynamics. The hidden ability Hustle, which strengthens physical moves to 1.5× damage but reduces accuracy to 0.8×, presents a high-risk, high-reward playstyle that can devastate opponents willing to accept accuracy penalties. Despite these options, Nidoran♀ is most valuable as an early-game Pokémon that can be trained into the far more competitively viable Nidoqueen, which possesses significantly superior stats and access to essential Poison and Ground-type coverage moves.
Commonly Asked Questions About Nidoran-f
What type is Nidoran-f?
Nidoran-f is a poison type Pokemon.
What does Nidoran-f evolve into?
Nidoran-f evolves into nidorina, then into nidoqueen.
What are Nidoran-f's weaknesses?
Nidoran-f is weak to ground and psychic type moves.
Where can I find Nidoran-f?
Nidoran-f can be found in kanto route 22 (kanto), kanto safari zone (kanto) and kanto route 2 (kanto) and 9 other locations.
Nidoran-f Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Nidoran♀ has maintained a consistent presence in Pokémon culture since its introduction in Generation I, appearing in numerous trading card game releases, animated series episodes, and video game adaptations throughout the franchise's history. As one of the original 151 Pokémon, Nidoran♀ benefited from early exposure and recognition among the fanbase, establishing itself as an iconic member of the Poison-type family. The species gained particular attention in competitive TCG circles, where various Nidoran♀ cards have been printed with distinct artwork and abilities across multiple generations, creating a dedicated collector following. In the animated series, Nidoran♀ has appeared in several episodes and has been owned by various trainers, contributing to its recognition among viewers worldwide. The sexual dimorphism explicitly coded into Nidoran♀'s design—being a female-only species distinct from Nidoran♂—represented an early instance of gender differentiation within Pokémon species, influencing how later generations approached sexual dimorphism in creature design. Fan communities have celebrated Nidoran♀ for its unique breeding mechanics and its position as a foundational Pokémon for many players' first competitive breeding projects, establishing it as a nostalgic touchstone for long-time franchise enthusiasts. The contrast between its diminutive, docile appearance and its lethal toxins has resonated with fans seeking Pokémon that challenge conventional expectations about power and danger.
Where to Find Nidoran-f in Every Pokémon Game
Nidoran♀ has been consistently available throughout the mainline Pokémon video game series, appearing in nearly every generation since its introduction in Generation I's Red, Blue, and Yellow versions. In the original Kanto region games, Nidoran♀ can be caught on early routes with a relatively high catch rate of 235, making it an accessible Pokémon for novice trainers. Its availability has been maintained across subsequent generations, including FireRed and LeafGreen remakes of the original games, where it remains catchable in early-game routes corresponding to its original locations. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions set in the Johto region, Nidoran♀ becomes available later in the game but can still be obtained through catching or breeding mechanics. The species has continued to appear in later generations including Diamond and Pearl, Black and White, X and Y, Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, and Scarlet and Violet, ensuring that players across different eras of Pokémon gaming can obtain this species. Special availability events have occasionally featured Nidoran♀ with enhanced attributes or special moves, providing collectors with unique variations of the species. Pokémon GO introduced Nidoran♀ as a catchable creature in its mobile platform, allowing modern players to encounter and collect this classic Pokémon through real-world location-based gameplay. The consistent availability of Nidoran♀ across multiple platforms and generations underscores its significance as a foundational Pokémon within the franchise's ecosystem.