Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic moves.
Nidoran♂'s Poison moves are super effective against Grass and Fairy types. Poison moves have no effect on Steel types.
Pokédex entry
16 versionsThe horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
Nidoran♂ in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ニドラン♂nidoran♂
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 尼多朗ní duō lǎng
- KoreanKorean
- 니드런♂nideureon♂
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 尼多朗ní duō lǎng
- FrenchFrench
- Nidoran♂
- GermanGerman
- Nidoran♂
- SpanishSpanish
- Nidoran♂
- ItalianItalian
- Nidoran♂
- EnglishEnglish
- Nidoran♂
Where to find Nidoran♂
13 gamesBrilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Route 201 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3
- Dazzling Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Grassland Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Riverbank Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Still-Water Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Sunlit Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Swampy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Bogsunk Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 29-63
- Stargleam Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 33-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Giant's Bed Grass or cave Lv. 60-65 20%
- Old Cemetery Grass or cave Lv. 60-65 20%
- Frostpoint Field In the overworld Lv. 60
- Giant's Bed In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Old Cemetery In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Frigid Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Giant's Bed Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Route 22 In the overworld Lv. 3-4
- Route 9 In the overworld Lv. 17-22
- Route 10 In the overworld Lv. 18-23
- Route 23 In the overworld Lv. 41-46
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Route 35 Grass or cave Lv. 12 20%
- Route 36 Grass or cave Lv. 12 20%
Diamond · Pearl
- Route 201 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3 20% Poké Radar
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 22-30 20%
- Route 3 Grass or cave Lv. 6-7 14%
- Underground Path In-game trade Lv. 5-100 LeafGreen
Crystal
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 12 30%
- Route 35 Grass or cave Lv. 12 30% Morning Night Swarm
Gold · Silver
- Route 35 Grass or cave Lv. 12 30%
- Route 36 Grass or cave Lv. 12 30%
Yellow
- Route 22 Grass or cave Lv. 2-4 30%
- Route 9 Grass or cave Lv. 16-18 30%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 14-36 20%
- Route 2 Grass or cave Lv. 4-6 15%
- Route 10 Grass or cave Lv. 17 10%
Red · Blue
- Route 22 Grass or cave Lv. 2-4 40%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 22-25 20%