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Stats judge

2013-11-13T16:55:51Z

Mephisto: Sp. Atk text that I just got ingame

A '''stats judge''' is a character in the game that are able to read the [[Individual values]] (IVs) of a selected Pokémon and determine the range of values which the IVs fall under. Introduced in [[Generation III]], these characters are usually located at a Battle Facility within the game.

==In Generation III==
In Generation III, the stat judge is known as the '''Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder''', and is an elderly {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} found in the building right behind the [[Pokémon Center]] at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. He has raised {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for seventy years, and is able to tell a Pokémon's [[Individual values|inherent ability]] just by looking.

===IVs and quotes===
The Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder will read the IVs of Pokémon. The first reading he gives is on the Pokémon's overall IV total. The second reading is of the highest individual IV. If two or more stats share the highest IVs, he will randomly choose from among them.
====Quotes====
*First time
:''"For 70 years I have raised <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I am the man they revere as the legendary top <sc>Pokémon Breeder</sc>! If you ever become as seasoned as me, you'll see the abilities of <sc>Pokémon</sc> at a glance. You're a <sc>Trainer</sc>. Doesn't it interest you to know your own <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s abilities? Here! Let's have a look at your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
*Subsequent times
:''"Ah, youngster! Do your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s abilities intrigue you? Here, here! Let's have a look at your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''"''
*If no Pokémon is chosen
:''"What? You have no time for my advice? You should always be eager to learn from the experiences of your elders!"''
*Chosen an Egg
:''"An expert I am, but even I can't tell anything about an unhatched <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Show me a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! A <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> is what I need to see!

====Sum of all Individual Values====
* '''Range 0-90''': ''"This one, overall, I would describe as being of average ability."''
* '''Range 91-120''': ''"This one, overall, I would describe as having better-than-average ability."''
* '''Range 121-150''': ''"This one, overall, I would say is quite impressive in ability!"''
* '''Range 151-186''': ''"This one, overall, I would say is wonderfully outstanding in ability!"''

{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #{{emerald color light}}"
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Ability
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Average}}
| align=center | 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Better-Than-Average}}
| align=center | 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Quite Impressive}}
| align=center | 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Wonderfully Outstanding}}
| align=center | 151 to 186
|}
{{-}}

====Highest Individual Value====
''"Incidentally, the best aspect of it, I would say, is its <stat>..."''

* '''IV range 0-15''': ''"That stat is relatively good. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
* '''IV range 16-25''': ''"That stat is quite impressive. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
* '''IV range 26-30''': ''"That stat is outstanding! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
* '''IV of 31''': ''"It's flawless! A thing of perfection! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''

{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #{{emerald color light}}"
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Good}}
| align=center | 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Quite Impressive}}
| align=center | 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| align=center | 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Flawless}}
| align=center | 31
|}
{{-}}

==In Generation IV==
In the [[Battle Frontier (Generation_IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower]] from {{game|Platinum}} onwards, there is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon standing at the lobby next to the PC. He can appraise one of the player's Pokémon by looking at its stats, specifically by checking how high the {{IV}}s are. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", which is based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If two or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose only one of them to comment on.

In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly. In Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}. If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.

{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Above Average}}
| align=center | 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| align=center | 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| align=center | 151 to 186
|}
{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Rather Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Very Good}}
| align=center | 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| align=center | 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Can't Be Better}}
| align=center | 31
|}
{{-}}

==In Generation V==
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the '''Judge''' is located in [[Nimbasa City#Gear Station|Gear Station]], which houses the [[Battle Subway]] facility. However, he will only appear after the player has defeated [[Team Plasma]].

Similar to the stat judge in Generation IV, the Judge will describe the Pokémon's "potential" which is based on the sum of all six IVs, as well as the stat with the highest IV and its range. In the case whereby there is a tie between the stats of the highest IVs, the Judge will list out all the stats instead of one, in the order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}} and {{stat|Speed}}.

===Quotes===
'''Initial introduction'''
:''"You can call me the Judge. Heh heh, that's actually not my real name, but it's what everyone calls me. It's because of this weird power I have. It's a gift, really. I can discern--judge, you might say--the overall potential of individual Pokémon. If you'd like, I could judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon."''

'''Subsequent introductions'''
:''"If you'd like, I could judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon."''

'''After selecting a Pokémon'''
:''"I see, I see..."''
:''"This Pokémon's potential is <potential> overall."''
:''"That's my determination, and it's final."''
:''"Incidentally, I would say the best potential lies in its <best stat>."''
::''(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one of the following lines:)''
::''"And its Attack stat is also good."''
::''"I see, its Defense stat is also good."''
::''"Its Sp.Atk stat is equally good."''
::''"Its Sp. Def stat is good as well."''
::''"Well, its Speed stat is also good."''
:''"It's <highest IV> in that regard. That's how I judged it."''
'''If a Pokémon is not selected'''
:''"...Oh? You don't need me to judge. I get it."''

'''If an Egg is selected'''
:''"Judge an Egg?! That's a tall order even for me!"''

==In Generation VI==
{{incomplete|section|Quotes}}
In {{g|X and Y}}, the Stats judge is in the [[Kiloude City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

This generation's Stats judge still makes the same evaluations of Pokémon's IVs as the judges from previous generations. However, unlike any of the previous judges, this judge will make special comments if the Pokémon shown to him has an IV of 0 in any of its stats.

===Quotes===
'''After selecting a Pokémon'''
:"''I see... I see..''"
:"''This Pokemon has'' <Pokemon's Potential> ''overall.''"
:"''That's how I judge it, anyway.''"

{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Above Average}}
| align=center | 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| align=center | 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| align=center | 151 to 186
|}

:"''Incidentally, I would say its greatest potential lies in'' <best stat>"
:(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one of the following lines:)

::"''But its Attack stat is good, too.''"
::"''Hmm. And its Defense stat is good, too.''"
::"''Although its Sp. Atk stat is equally good.''"
::"''Its Sp. Def stat seems just as good, though.''"
::"''And, well, its Speed stat is good, too.''"

:If a Pokemon also has IV range of 0-15, he will use one of the following lines:

::"''But its HP... It's pretty dismal, you know?''"
::"''But that attack stat... It's terrible...''"
::"''But how can you make through battle with this kind of Defense stat?''"
::"''But this Sp. Atk won't even leave a scratch on an opponent...''"
::"''But this low of a Sp. Def stat is going to leave you high and dry...''"
::"''But you won't get anywhere fast with this low of a Speed stat...''"

:If the Pokemon's IV range is greater than 15, he will use one of the following lines:

:'''IV range of 16-25:''' "''It's definitely got some good stats. That's how I judge it.''"
:'''IV range 26-30:''' "''This Pokemon has some fantastic stats. That's how I judge it.''"
:'''IV of 31:''' "''Stats like those... They simply can't be beat! That's how I judge it.''"

{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Good}}
| align=center | 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| align=center | 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Can't Be Beat!}}
| align=center | 31
|}
{{-}}

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Nidoking (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T17:54:00Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nidorino | next=Clefairy | type=poison | type2=ground | prevnum=033 | nextnum=035 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidoking |
pron=<sc>nee-''doe''-''king''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドキング |
tmname=Nidoking |
art=FRLG |
size=240px |
ndex=034 |
jdex=100 |
hdex=232 |
typen=2 |
type1=Poison |
type2=Ground |
species=Drill |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=136.7 |
weight-kg=62.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Sheer Force |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=3 |
expyield=195 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=0 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=nidoking |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} Pokémon.

He [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}. He is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.

==Biology==

Nidoking is a large, {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|tailed bipedal}} purple Pokémon, while its chest plates and abdomen are gray and its ridges, claws and single hoof-like toe are white. Nidoking has distinct reptilian features alongside its mammalian ears, but its most prominent feature is its large and pointed venomous horn which it uses extensively for battling purposes. Nidoking’s ears have small pointed extensions on the tips, and the insides of its round ears are green-colored. Nidoking has five teeth on each side of its lower jaw, its eyes are shaped like scalene triangles, and it has fur growing off the bottom of its jaw. The spines growing down Nidoking’s back are extremely large, as is its tail, which is decorated with several thin stripes. Lastly, it uses its rock-hard hide like armor.

Nidoking is easily angered and can be very violent when provoked. It uses its powerful tail to thrash and smash, constrict or break the bones of its prey, also using its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. It is said that is tail is capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason. When not angered, Nidoking swings its tail to warn potential foes to retreat, charging with full force if its foe flinches or its warning goes ignored. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle.

Nidoking tend to live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|grasslands}}, rough terrain and forests. Despite their ability to live in various habitats, Nidoking are rare Pokémon, especially in the wild.

==In the anime==
[[File:Paul Nidoking.png|260px|thumb|Nidoking in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Gary Oak]] has a Nidoking that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. He called on it to battle [[Giovanni]]'s {{p|Golem}} during their Gym battle. Nidoking was shown to have tremendous power as he managed to {{m|Tackle}} Golem head on, launching it across the battlefield, and defeating it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used {{an|Mewtwo}} to battle, Nidoking was no match, and was defeated handily. Gary's Nidoking was briefly seen again in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' battling [[Melissa]]'s Golem, but much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily.

A Nidoking appeared under the ownership of [[Oscar and Andi|Oscar]] in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. His girlfriend Andi had a {{p|Nidoqueen}}. They had a [[Double Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|May}}, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.

A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Registeel}}. Although shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.

===Minor appearances===
Nidoking first appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as a sick Pokémon.

[[Jessie]] and [[James]] were attacked by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.

A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the [[Golden Island]], appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''.

Nidoking also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Nidoking was seen in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

A Nidoking was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.

A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.

Multiple Nidoking also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then {{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', a Nidoking appeared in [[Pryce]]'s flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.

A Nidoking under the ownership of an unknown Trainer battled in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]''.

A Nidoking appeared in the episode ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time).

Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as part of the feuding armies.

A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]] in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two]]''.

A Nidoking also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}.

A Nidoking appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Nidoking appeared in [[BW135]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Diamond & Pearl}}
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond and Pearl''|Diamond & Pearl}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|Nidoking in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Red}} caught several rampaging Nidoking in the {{safari|Kanto}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. {{adv|Giovanni}} also has a Nidoking, which he used to destroy his former Gym with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}}. He was later seen again in the [[Sevii Islands]], where his {{m|Rock Tomb}} tripped a biker that {{adv|Deoxys}} had attacked.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], Giovanni losing his Nidoking when he was young was what caused him to become bitter and turn to crime.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s Nidoking was used in the Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoking (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
|yellowdex=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
|stadiumdex=Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
|golddex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|silverdex=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
|crystaldex=It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
|stadium2dex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|rsdex=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
|emeralddex=A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
|firereddex=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
|leafgreendex=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
|dpptdex=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
|heartgolddex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|soulsilverdex=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
|bwdex=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
|b2w2dex=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Poison |
type2=ground |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
jbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=None |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}}
|trozei=Endless Level 2 Forever Level 51 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}}
|md2=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode A & S
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 81 |
Attack= 92 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=75 |
Speed= 85 |
type=Poison |
type2=Ground }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|type2=Ground
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
type2=ground|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=25 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=0 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2|
ground=yes|
newelectric=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}} {{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}} {{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}} {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidoking|poison|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidoking|poison|ground|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
type2=ground |
ndex=034 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Safari |
P1=I'm the male among males! |
P2=I'm down to half HP now. Better watch out. |
P3=I can't take much more... I can't muster any strength... |
PL=I leveled! The poison in my horn's turning vile! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=3|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=032
|name1=Nidoran♂
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=033
|name2=Nidorino
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=034
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
type2=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=034|
name=Nidoking|
}}

==Trivia==
* Nidoking and his female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly {{t|Ground}} types.
* Although his female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot be bred, Nidoking can.
* Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|only Pokémon]] with a Poison/Ground type combination.
* Nidoking is a popular choice with anime [[rival]]s as both of Ash's main rivals ({{Gary}} and [[Paul]]) have one as well as {{jo|Jimmy}}'s [[Silver (game)#Counterparts|main rival]].

===Origin===
Nidoking shares traits of {{wp|rhinoceros}}es, {{wp|gorilla}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s and {{wp|porcupine}}s.

====Name origin====
Nidoking may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|king}}'' (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). ''Nido'' may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=ground
|ja=ニドキング ''Nidoking''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle", plus "king"
|fr=Nidoking|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidoking|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidoking|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidoking|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드킹 ''Nideuking''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼多王 ''Nèihdōwohng''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wohng''|king}}
|zh_cmn=尼多王 ''Níduōwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
}}

 

==Related articles==

==External links==

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Nidorino (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T17:31:09Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Nidorino | type=poison | prevnum=032 | nextnum=034 | prev=Nidoran♂ | next=Nidoking }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidorino |
pron=<sc>nee-''door''-''ee''-no</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドリーノ |
tmname=Nidorino |
art=FRLG |
size=196px |
ndex=033 |
jdex=099 |
hdex=231 |
type1=Poison |
species=Poison Pin |
height-ftin=2'11" |
height-m=0.9 |
weight-lbs=43.0 |
weight-kg=19.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Hustle |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=2 |
expyield=118 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=0 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=120 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=nidorino |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidorino''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドリーノ ''' ''Nidorino'') is a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.

He [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidoran♂}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Nidoking}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}.

==Biology==

Nidorino is comparatively larger than its {{p|Nidoran♂|pre-evolution}}. Its forehead horn, ears and spines are larger and it has grown large fang teeth. It possesses three clawed toes and it remains a {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}.

Nidorino is independent and fierce, often described as violent and easily angered. It is capable of goring with its diamond-hard horn, while its long spines ooze poison on contact with foes. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. Nidorino live in hot {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Nidorino anime.png|250px|right|thumb|Nidorino in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
A Nidorino appeared in [[EP001|the first episode]], battling a {{p|Gengar}} in a battle {{Ash}} was watching on TV. Nidorino along with Gengar were the very first Pokémon to be seen in the anime.

{{oi|Ralph}}'s Nidorino appeared in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', having evolved from a {{p|Nidoran♂}} after the battle with {{TRT}} and after kissing {{Oi|Emily}}'s {{p|Nidoran♀}}.

[[Temacu]] has a Nidorino which was first seen taking a stroll with her Nidorina in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Several Nidorino were in the race shown in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''.

A Nidorino also appeared in the banned episode [[EP035]].

A Nidorino appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', where he was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

A Nidorino made an appearance in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A Nidorino appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Ash battled a Nidorino in ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'' during the [[Pokémon League]]. The same Nidorino reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''.

A Nidorino was seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''.

A Nidorino was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

Two Nidorino were seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

Multiple Nidorino appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

One also appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

Nidorino also appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Nidorino appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP100|Nidorino|Ash's Pokédex|Nidorino, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the {{p|Nidoran♂|male Nidoran}}. Its highly developed horn is extremely powerful.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Red Nidorino Adventures.png|right|thumb|Nidorino in Pokémon Adventures]]
Nidorino debuted in the first round of the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', where {{adv|Red}} caught it to show to the [[Pallet Town]] children how to catch a Pokémon.

Much later, at the beginning of the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, another Nidorino appears in the wild, against whom Red urges a child to take the {{p|Gengar}} on his belt and fight it to weaken it. This again references the opening sequence of the [[Generation I]] remakes {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidorino (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
|yellowdex=Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
|stadiumdex=Its horn is harder than diamond. If it punctures an enemy,it pumps powerful venom into the wound.
|golddex=It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
|silverdex=Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
|crystaldex=It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.
|stadium2dex=It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
|rsdex=Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
|emeralddex=Its horn is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
|firereddex=It is easily angered. By swinging its well-developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond.
|leafgreendex=An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
|dpptdex=It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
|heartgolddex=It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
|soulsilverdex=Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
|bwdex=It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
|b2w2dex=It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Poison |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon {{Sup/1|R}} Unlimited {{Sup/1|B}} |
rbarea={{safari|Kanto}} {{Sup/1|R}} {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Celadon Game Corner]] {{Sup/1|B}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea={{safari|Kanto}}|
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}} |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Uncommon{{sup/3|FR}} Rare{{sup/3|LG}} |
frlgarea={{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/3|FR}} {{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidorina}} on {{rt|11|Kanto}}{{sup/3|LG}} |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|221|Sinnoh}}, [[Lake Valor]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|221|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssarea={{rt|15|Kanto}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♂}} |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=None |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♂}}|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♂}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 3]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lapis Cave]] (4F-8F) [[Wish Cave]] (47F-50F)
|md2=[[Mt. Bristle]] (4F-9F) [[Labyrinth Cave]] (B1-B9)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode C & A
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=poison
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 61 |
Attack= 72 |
Defense=57 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 55 |
Special=55 |
Speed= 65 |
type=Poison }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}} {{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}} {{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}} {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}} {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}} {{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}} {{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidorino|poison|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidorino|poison|poison|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Nidorino|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
ndex=033 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Safari |
P1=One jab of my {{a|Poison Point|poison spikes}} will do it! |
P2=My health is down by half. |
P3=I'm nearly done for... No strength left to {{m|Horn Attack|thrust my horn}}... |
PL=Leveled up! My horn's turning seriously sharp! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=032
|name1=Nidoran♂
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=033
|name2=Nidorino
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=034
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=033|
name=Nidorino|
}}

==Trivia==
* Nidorino is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a [[Pokémon battle]] both in the {{pkmn|anime}} and in the {{pkmn|games}}. The other is {{p|Gengar}}. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, on which the beginning of [[EP001|the first anime episode]] was based on, as well as the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]].
** It is also the first Pokémon to be both seen and captured in [[Pokémon Adventures]], in much the same way.
* Nidorino, along with Gengar (and, possibly, other Pokémon), originate from the old manga, [[Capsule Monsters]], which is considered the ancestor to the Pokémon franchise.
* The Nidorino that appears in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} has the [[cry]] of a {{p|Nidorina}}.
* Nidorino's Shiny coloration is the same as {{p|Nidorina}}'s normal coloration. Likewise, Nidorina's Shiny coloration matches Nidorino's normal coloration.

===Origin===
Nidorino appears to be based on a {{wp|rhinoceros}}, {{wp|porcupine}}, {{wp|rabbit}}, {{wp|mouse}}, or even a {{wp|hamster}}, as seen by their aggressive and independent nature.

====Name origin====
Nidorino may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|rhinoceros}}''. ''Nido'' may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees), referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. ''Rino'' likely alludes to its male gender; in some languages, such as {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}}, names and words ending in ''o'' are an indication to the male gender.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison
|ja=ニドリーノ ''Nidorino''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle", plus masculine ending ''-o''
|fr=Nidorino|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidorino|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidorino|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidorino|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드리노 ''Nideurino''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼多利 ''Nèihdōleih''|zh_yuemeaning=Partial transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=尼多力諾 / 尼多力诺 ''Níduōlìnuò''|zh_cmnmeaning= Transliteration of Japanese name. 力 ''lì'' means power, strength
}}

 

==External links==

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[[zh:尼多力诺]]

Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T17:16:17Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Nidoran | type=poison | prevnum=031 | nextnum=033 | prev=Nidoqueen | next=Nidorino }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidoran♂ |
altname=Nidoran |
pron=<sc>nee-''door''-''ann''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドラン♂ |
tmname=Nidoran♂ |
art=FRLG |
size=185px |
ndex=032 |
jdex=098 |
hdex=230 |
type1=Poison |
species=Poison Pin |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=19.8 |
weight-kg=9.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Hustle |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1 |
expyield=60 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=0 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=235 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=nidoran(m) |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidoran♂''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドラン♂''' ''Nidoran♂'') is a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.

He [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Nidorino}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Nidoking}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}.

==Biology==

Nidoran♂ is a small {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}} rodent Pokémon with large ears, front teeth and red eyes. It is covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if threatened. Compared to its {{p|Nidoran♀|female counterpart}}, its horn is larger and it possesses more spines. The size of each Nidoran♂ horn is indicative of the strength of the venom.

Nidoran♂ is fairly docile, although it tends to be more alert and nervous than its female counterparts, constantly listening for the sounds of approaching enemies with its large ears. Said ears have unique muscles that allow them to be moved in any direction and even the slightest sound does not escape Nidoran♂'s notice. If it wants to listen distant locations it flaps its ears like wings.

Nidoran♂ large horn secretes powerful venom, used primarily as defense. When angry, it extends its toxic spikes and charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison. Nidoran ♂ stiffens when it senses danger and prefers to strike first in such an occasion.

Nidoran♂ lives in open spaces, such as {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ralph Tony.png|thumb|200px|Nidoran♂ in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{oi|Ralph}} owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing {{Oi|Emily}}'s {{p|Nidoran♀}} in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Nidoran♂ first appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A group of {{Shiny}} (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♂ were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]]''.

A Nidoran♂ under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer appeared in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''.

A differently patterned Nidoran♂ appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Nidoran♂ appeared in [[EP088|In the Pink]]. {{TRT}} tried to capture him along with his female counterpart until a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} {{p|Nidoking}} chased them off.

Nidoran♂ also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Nidoran♂ and a Nidoran♀ were cuddling behind a bush in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''.

A Nidoran♂ along with a Nidoran♀ briefly appeared in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] where they were being fed by {{Tracey}}.

A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.

Nidoran♂ also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Nidoran couple were among the inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]] in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''.

A Nidoran♂ was one of the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.

A Nidoran♂ was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

Multiple Nidoran♂ appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

Nidoran♂ appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

One also appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

In ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', one was part of a {{p|Luxio}}'s group.

Multiple Nidoran♂ made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Nidoran♂ appeared in [[evolution|Cilan's demonstration]] in [[BW135]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP100|Nidoran♂|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoran♂. Its horn is larger than the {{p|Nidoran♀|female's}} and its {{m|Horn Attack}} is quite powerful.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Shuu Nidoran M GDZ.png|thumb|Nidoran♂ in Pokémon Get da ze!]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, wild Nidoran♂ were seen several times before it appeared as a Trainer Pokémon belonging to [[Wilton]]. {{adv|Green}} attempted to trick the man into trading his {{p|Butterfree}} for her weak {{p|Weedle}} because his Pokémon was infatuated with her {{DL|Green (Adventures)|Nidory|female Nidoran}}. {{adv|Red}} was able to stop her from carrying out this plan, however.

===In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga===
[[Shū]] has a Nidoran♂ in the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} catches a Nidoran♂ in ''[[PZ04|Vermilion City]]''. However, Nidoran♂ turns out to be [[Bill]] in the end.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoran♂ (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Nidoran♂|32}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
|yellowdex=Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
|stadiumdex=Its large ears sense danger. It extends its toxic spikes when angry. The size of its body thorns indicates its toxicity.
|golddex=It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
|silverdex=It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
|crystaldex=It constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
|stadium2dex=It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
|rsdex=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 Pokémon's notice.
|emeralddex=The male Nidoran has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon's notice.
|firereddex=Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
|leafgreendex=It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
|dpptdex=It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
|heartgolddex=It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
|soulsilverdex=It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
|bwdex=It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
|b2w2dex=It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=poison |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common{{sup/1|R}} Rare{{sup/1|B}} |
rbarea={{rt|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea={{rt|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}|
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|35|Johto}} and {{rtn|36|Johto}} |
crarity=Common |
carea={{rt|35|Johto}}, [[National Park]] |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Common{{sup/3|FR}} Rare{{sup/3|LG}} |
frlgarea={{rt|3|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/3|FR}} {{rt|3|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidoran♀}} on {{rt|5|Kanto}}{{sup/3|LG}}|
dprarity=Rare{{sup/4|D}} Uncommon{{sup/4|P}}|
dparea={{rt|201|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|201|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssrarity=Rare|
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}} |
palarea=Field |
walkarea={{pw|Refreshing Field}}|
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=Uncommon|
b2w2area={{rt|2|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]]){{tt|*|Has Hidden Ability Hustle}}|
dwarea={{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|pinball=[[Pallet Town]] [[Viridian City]] [[Cerulean City]] {{safari|Kanto}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 4]] [[Huge Storage 4]] Endless Level 5 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Mt. Thunder]] (1F-4F) [[Wish Cave]] (33F-37F) [[Oddity Cave]] (B1-B4)
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode C
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♂|English|United States|5|February 1 to 14, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Lovely Kiss Nidoran♂}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Morning Sun Nidoran♂|English|United States|5|August 9 to 29, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Morning Sun Nidoran♂}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♂|English|United States|5|February 1 to 14, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Sweet Kiss Nidoran♂}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison
|rby1=TM43|rby1type=TM|rby1rar=100|rby1TMmove=Detect|rby1TMtype=Fighting
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 46 |
Attack= 57 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 40 |
SpDef= 40 |
Special=40 |
Speed= 50 |
type=Poison }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}} {{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}} {{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}} {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}} {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}} {{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}} {{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidoran♂|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidoran♂|poison|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidoran♂|poison|poison|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Nidoran♂|poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Nidoran♂|poison|poison|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
ndex=032 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=12.6 |
area=Safari |
P1=Don't laugh at my {{a|Poison Point|poisonous spikes}}! |
P2=I'm down to half HP... |
P3=I'm close to dropping... |
PL=Leveled up! Yes, I'm pleased! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=1|
rumbledefense=1|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=032
|name1=Nidoran♂
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=033
|name2=Nidorino
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=034
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=032|
name=Nidoran♂|
}}

==Trivia==
* Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, and even gender; however, their difference is much greater than later Pokémon.
* Despite the addition of genders in all Pokémon starting in Generation II, the two variations of Nidoran remained separate species, rather than a singular species that splits down different evolution paths based on gender.
** A Nidoran♀ {{pkmn|Egg}} does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
* Nidoran♂'s {{pkmn2|Shiny|alternate coloration}} is similar to {{p|Nidoran♀}}'s normal coloration. The same goes for Nidoran♀ .
* Nidoran♂ and {{p|Nidorino}} share the same [[species]] name with their female counterparts {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidorina}}. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
* Due to the fact that his gender, ♂, is included in his name, checking Nidoran♂'s summary from [[Generation II]] onward will display as if he were genderless if he does not have a nickname. If his nickname is anything other than "Nidoran♂", his gender will appear as normal.
* Nidoran♂ is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 273.

===Origin===
Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a {{wp|porcupine}}, {{wp|rabbit}}, {{wp|mouse}}, or a {{wp|hamster}}, as seen by their aggressive nature towards one another.

====Name origin====
Nidoran♂ may be derived from ''needle''. It may also come from ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees) referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines with similar names and traits. Also, the Japanese word ''ran'' is translated as ''orchid'' in English. {{wp|Orchid}}s are flowers that can be purple or blue, these being the same colors as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ''♂'' is an indication of its male gender.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison
|ja=ニドラン♂ ''Nidoran♂''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle"
|fr=Nidoran♂|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidoran♂|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidoran♂|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidoran♂|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드런♂ ''Nideuran♂''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼多郎 ''Nèihdōlòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 ''lòhng'' refers to young males
|zh_cmn=尼多朗 ''Níduōláng''|zh_cmnmeaning= Transliteration of its Japanese name. 朗 ''Láng'' is a word usually used in transliterating male names
}}

 

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==External links==

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Nidoqueen (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T16:53:33Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=poison | type2=ground | prevnum=030 | nextnum=032 | prev=Nidorina | next=Nidoran♂ }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidoqueen |
pron=<sc>nee-''doe''-''queen''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドクイン |
tmname=Nidoqueen |
art=FRLG |
size=212px |
ndex=031 |
jdex=097 |
hdex=229 |
typen=2 |
type1=Poison |
type2=Ground |
species=Drill |
height-ftin=4'03" |
height-m=1.3 |
weight-lbs=132.3 |
weight-kg=60.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Sheer Force|
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evhp=3 |
expyield=194 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=nidoqueen |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidoqueen''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドクイン''' ''Nidoqueen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorina}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}. She is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♀}}.

==Biology==

Nidoqueen is a large, tailed bipedal blue Pokémon. Its lower jaw, chest plates and lower torso are cream-colored. Like her {{p|Nidoking|male equivalent}}, Nidoqueen has distinct reptilian features alongside its mammalian ears. Nidoqueen has toxic spikes running down the length of its back and its body in encased in extremely hard scales that serves as excellent protection from any attack. It also has a horn on its forehead.

Nidoqueen can be quite fierce and is very protective over its young. It will try to seal the entrance to its burrow to protect them, and its hard needle-like scales stand up when excited or provoked. When in contact with foes, it can poison them with the spikes from her back, or cause small tremors by slamming the ground. It’s also adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles and it uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young. Nidoqueen lives in hot {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Gary Nidoqueen.png|thumb|250px|right|Nidoqueen in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Navel Island]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Danny]] owns a Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen was shown competing against [[Ash's Lapras]] in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'' in which the challenge was freezing a super-heated geyser. Afterwards, this Nidoqueen helped Danny's {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Scyther}} carve Danny's sled. She reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' and in another flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.

[[Gary Oak]] was shown to have a Nidoqueen after Ash's trip on the Orange Islands. Gary first used his Nidoqueen to defend [[Professor Oak (anime)|his grandfather]]'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] from [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} in ''[[EP115|A Tents Situation]]''. Gary later used Nidoqueen in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'' in the [[Johto League]]. Gary's Nidoqueen defeated [[Ash's Tauros]] and was defeated by [[Ash's Snorlax]].

A Nidoqueen appeared under the ownership of [[Oscar and Andi|Andi]] in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. Her boyfriend, Oscar, had a {{p|Nidoking}}.

===Minor appearances===
Nidoqueen's first appearance was in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. A Nidoqueen owned by [[Fergus]] was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}}. The Nidoqueen clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', along with what was apparently a Nidoqueen baby despite the fact that Nidoqueen cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] and her unevolved form is Nidoran♀.

Nidoqueen also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Multiple Nidoqueen also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', a Nidoqueen appeared with her Trainer, participating in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

A Nidoqueen appeared with a blue jaw instead of a cream-colored one due to an error in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoking}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoqueen|May's Pokédex|Nidoqueen, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoqueen has thick skin covering its entire body, protecting it from whatever techniques are used against it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Nido.png|thumb|200px|Nidoqueen in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Adventures]] that later evolved into a {{p|Nidorina}} and then into Nidoqueen to provide support for [[Blasty]]'s {{m|Hydro Cannon}} alongside her {{p|Granbull}} and [[Jiggly]].

{{adv|Giovanni}} has a Nidoqueen as well, as seen in his Gym battle against {{adv|Red}}, where it almost fainted {{DL|Red (Adventures)|Snor}} by throwing it through the wall, but was eventually beaten by [[Pika]]'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It was later seen very briefly again in the [[Sevii Islands]] when he used it and his {{p|Nidoking}} to manhandle a biker whom {{adv|Deoxys}} had ambushed. Red himself also caught a Nidoqueen in the {{safari|Kanto}}.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
While taking over the Silph Co., [[Giovanni]] used Nidoqueen to hold the Silph Co. boss hostage.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoqueen (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
|yellowdex=Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
|stadiumdex=Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
|golddex=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
|silverdex=It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
|crystaldex=The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack.
|stadium2dex=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
|rsdex=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
|emeralddex=It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
|firereddex=The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
|leafgreendex=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
|dpptdex=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
|heartgolddex=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
|soulsilverdex=It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
|bwdex=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
|b2w2dex=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=poison |
type2=ground |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
jbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=None |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 9]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorina}}
|md2=[[Concealed Ruins]] (B1-B29) [[World Abyss]] (B1-B29)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode A & S
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 90 |
Attack= 82 |
Defense=87 |
SpAtk= 75 |
SpDef= 85 |
Special=75 |
Speed= 76 |
type=Poison |
type2=Ground }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|type2=Ground
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
type2=ground|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=25 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=0 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2|
ground=yes|
newelectric=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}} {{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}} {{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}} {{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}} {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|Tough|1||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}} {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}} {{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}} {{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidoqueen|poison|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidoqueen|poison|ground|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀||030|Nidorina||Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀|d||||Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Nidoqueen|Poison|Ground|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
type2=ground |
ndex=031 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Safari |
P1=Don't you underestimate me because I'm female! |
P2=My HP's down to half. Better be careful. |
P3=I'm about done... I have no strength left... |
PL=I've leveled up! It feels as if my scales hardened! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=3|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=029
|name1=Nidoran♀
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=030
|name2=Nidorina
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=031
|name3=Nidoqueen
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
type2=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=031|
name=Nidoqueen|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|right|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn in the anime]]
* Despite being a non-{{pkmn2|legendary}}, gendered species, Nidoqueen are unable to breed. However, her male counterpart, {{p|Nidoking}}, can.
** Many of her Pokédex entries state that she protects her young.
** Despite being in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}, Nidoqueen was shown to be capable of breeding in the anime special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', when a [[Cloning|cloned]] Nidoqueen and a cloned {{p|Rhyhorn}} produced Eggs containing both baby Rhyhorn and ''baby Nidoqueen'' (not baby {{p|Nidoran♀}}).
* Nidoqueen is the only Nidoran evolutionary family member whose {{Shiny}} color is not the same as her opposite-gender counterpart's normal color.
* Nidoqueen and her male counterpart {{p|Nidoking}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. All four are also {{t|Ground}} types.
* Aside from Nidoking, no other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Nidoqueen.

===Origin===
She shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. The coverings on her chest and her lower abdomen collectively resemble a two-piece bikini worn by human females.

====Name origin====
Nidoqueen may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|queen}}'' (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). ''Nido'' may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=ground
|ja=ニドクイン ''Nidoqueen''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle", plus "queen"
|fr=Nidoqueen|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidoqueen|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidoqueen|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidoqueen|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드퀸 ''Nideukwin''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼美后 ''Nèihméihhauh''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of 尼美, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|后 ''hauh''|queen}}
|zh_cmn=尼多后 ''Níduōhòu''|zh_cmnmeaning= A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|后 ''hòu''|queen}}
}}

 

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Nidorina (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T16:35:01Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=poison | prevnum=029 | nextnum=031 | prev=Nidoran♀ | next=Nidoqueen }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidorina |
pron=<sc>nee-''door''-''ee''-nuh</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドリーナ |
tmname=Nidorina |
art=FRLG |
size=210px |
ndex=030 |
jdex=096 |
hdex=228 |
type1=Poison |
species=Poison Pin |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=44.1 |
weight-kg=20.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Hustle |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evhp=2 |
expyield=117 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=120 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=nidorina |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidorina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドリーナ ''' ''Nidorina'') is a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidoran♀}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Nidoqueen}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}.

==Biology==

Nidorina is comparatively larger it’s {{p|Nidoran ♀|pre-evolution}}, and although it loses the forehead horn, whiskers, and incisor teeth, it possesses larger retractable poison spikes and is able to stand on its hind legs.

Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon, known to be a caring mother that chews food for her young. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its kind, and becomes nervous when separated. When Nidorina are in groups, it keeps their barbs tucked away to prevent injury, and even does so when it rests.

Nidorina prefers not to fight since its horn grows slowly, but if forced or enraged, it prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. It also emits ultrasonic cries to befuddle foes. Nidorina lives in hot hot {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Whitney Nidorina.png|235px|right|thumb|Nidorina in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{oi|Emily}}'s {{p|Nidoran♀}}, nicknamed Maria evolved into Nidorina after battling {{TRT}} and kissing {{oi|Ralph}}'s {{p|Nidoran♂}}, nicknamed Tony, in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''

[[Temacu]] has a Nidorina which was first seen drinking out of a fountain in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''. She is later seen taking a stroll with Temacu's Nidorino.

===Minor appearances===
A herd of Nidorina were first seen in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''

Nidorina also appeared in the banned episode [[EP035]].

Nidorina also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Two Nidorina were seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''.

A Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

[[Whitney]] has a Nidorina. She was easily defeated by {{AP|Ash's Cyndaquil|Quilava}} in their Gym Battle in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]''.

Nidorina also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Nidorina was seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

Multiple Nidorina appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Nidorina appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''

Nidorina also appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Nidorina appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP100|Nidorina|Ash's Pokédex|Nidorina, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the {{p|Nidoran♀|female Nidoran}}. It emits {{m|Supersonic|supersonic waves}} from its mouth to confuse its enemies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Nido Nidorina.png|thumb|200px|Nidorina in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Adventures]] that evolved into a Nidorina some time between the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} and {{chap|Yellow}}. She evolved into a {{p|Nidoqueen}} in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidorina (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
|yellowdex=When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
|stadiumdex=The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches.
|golddex=When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
|silverdex=It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight.
|crystaldex=It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
|stadium2dex=When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
|rsdex=When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others.
|emeralddex=When it is with its friends or family, its barbs are tucked away to prevent injury. It appears to become nervous if separated from the others.
|firereddex=The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
|leafgreendex=The female's horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
|dpptdex=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than {{p|Nidorino}}'s.
|heartgolddex=When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
|soulsilverdex=It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
|bwdex=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
|b2w2dex=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=poison |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Unlimited{{Sup/1|R}} Uncommon{{Sup/1|B}} |
rbarea={{safari|Kanto}}, [[Rocket Game Corner]], Trade {{p|Nidorino}} on {{rt|11|Kanto}}{{Sup/1|R}} {{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidorino}} on {{rt|11|Kanto}}{{Sup/1|B}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea={{safari|Kanto}}|
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}} and {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}} |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Rare{{sup/3|FR}} Uncommon{{sup/3|LG}} |
frlgarea={{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidorino}} on {{rt|11|Kanto}}{{sup/3|FR}} {{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/3|LG}} |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|221|Sinnoh}}, [[Lake Valor]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|221|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssarea={{rt|15|Kanto}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
palarea=Field |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♀}} |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=None |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♀}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidoran♀}}
|trozei=Endless Level 58 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 8 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lapis Cave]] (4F-8F) [[Wish Cave]] (47F-50F)
|md2=[[Mt. Bristle]] (4F-9F) [[Labyrinth Cave]] (B1-B9)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode C & A
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=poison
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 70 |
Attack= 62 |
Defense=67 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 55 |
Special=55 |
Speed= 56 |
type=Poison }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}} {{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}} {{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}} {{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}} {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|Tough|1||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}} {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}} {{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}} {{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidorina|poison|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidorina|poison|poison|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀|d||||Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|029|Nidoran♀|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Nidorina|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
ndex=030 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Safari |
P1=I'll {{m|bite}} with my pointed fangs! |
P2=Half my HP's gone now... |
P3=I'm sorry... I don't have the energy to even bite... |
PL=I leveled up! My fangs and claws are in top form! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=029
|name1=Nidoran♀
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=030
|name2=Nidorina
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=031
|name3=Nidoqueen
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=030|
name=Nidorina|
}}

==Trivia==
* Despite being a non-legendary, gendered species, and Pokédex entries attesting to her care and protection of offspring, Nidorina and her evolution Nidoqueen are unable to breed; only her pre-evolution, Nidoran♀, can breed.
**This also makes Nidorina the only Pokémon that cannot breed even though her pre-evolution could breed
* Nidorina's Shiny coloration is similar to {{p|Nidorino}}'s regular coloration and vice versa.

===Origin===
Nidorina appears to be based on a {{wp|porcupine}} or a {{wp|rabbit}}, {{wp|mouse}}, or even a {{wp|hamster}}.

====Name origin====
Nidorina may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|rhinoceros}}''. ''Nido'' may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees), referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. ''Rina'' likely alludes to its female gender; in some languages, such as {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} and {{wp|Italian language|Italian}}, names and words ending in ''a'' are an indication to the female gender.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison
|ja=ニドリーナ ''Nidorina''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle", plus feminine ending ''-a''
|fr=Nidorina|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidorina|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidorina|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidorina|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드리나 ''Nideurina''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼美蘿 ''Nèihméihlòh''|zh_yuemeaning=Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 美 means ''beautiful''
|zh_cmn=尼多娜 ''Níduōnà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 娜 ''Nà'' is a word usually used in transliterating female names
}}

 

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Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Nidoran | type=poison | prevnum=028 | nextnum=030 | prev=Sandslash | next=Nidorina }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidoran♀ |
altname=Nidoran |
pron=<sc>nee-''door''-''ann''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドラン♀ |
tmname=Nidoran♀ |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
ndex=029 |
jdex=095 |
hdex=227 |
type1=Poison |
species=Poison Pin |
height-ftin=1'04" |
height-m=0.4 |
weight-lbs=15.4 |
weight-kg=7.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
abilityd=Hustle |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evhp=1 |
expyield=59 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=235 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=nidoran(f) |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidoran♀''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドラン♀''' ''Nidoran♀'') is a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Nidorina}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Nidoqueen}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}.

==Biology==
Nidoran♀ is a small quadruped rodent Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, although less than its {{p|Nidoran♂|male counterpart}}; and it has a small forehead horn.

Nidoran♀ is known to be rather docile and dislikes fighting. However, angering an individual from such species can result in being poisoned by one of its spines. Nidoran♀ attacks by scratching and biting its foes, while the poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Nidoran♀ lives in open spaces, such as {{dl|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Emily Maria.png|thumb|200px|Nidoran♀ in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
A romance between a male and a female Nidoran was the focus in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''. After the battle with {{TRT}}, and after kissing {{oi|Ralph}}'s {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{Oi|Emily}}'s Nidoran♀ [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Nidorina}}.

===Minor appearances===
Nidoran♀'s debut was in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'' as a sick Pokémon at a [[Pokémon Center]].

A group of {{Shiny}} (due to a coloring error) Nidoran♀ were seen at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]]''.

A Nidoran♀ briefly appeared in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''.

A differently patterned Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

Nidoran♀ also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

{{TRT}} attempted to capture a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Nidoran♀ and her male counterpart during the events of ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', but ended up getting chased off by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} {{p|Nidoking}}.

A Nidoran couple briefly appeared in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''.

A Nidoran♀ along with a Nidoran♂ briefly appeared in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] where they were being fed by {{Tracey}}.

A Nidoran♀ was one of the Pokémon stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.

Nidoran♀ also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Nidoran couple were among the inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]] in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]''. Several Nidoran♀ appeared in [[EP253|the following episode]] in the same location.

A Nidoran♀ was one of the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.

Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

Nidoran♀ also appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

A group of Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]''.

Multiple Nidoran♀ made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP100|Nidoran♀|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoran♀. Its poison pin is quite powerful for its size, but its horn is smaller than a {{p|Nidoran♂|male's}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Safari Zone Nidoran f PM.png|thumb|Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which was never seen battling until it evolved into {{p|Nidorina}} and then {{p|Nidoqueen}}. In [[Indigo Plateau]], Green's Nidoran♀ was used to attract a [[Wilton|fisherman's]] Nidoran♂ and to help persuade the fisherman to trade his {{p|Butterfree}} for Green's {{p|Weedle}}; she was stopped by {{adv|Red}}.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Nidoran♀ appears in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] as one of the inhabitants there.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
[[Bill]] had a Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Zensho]] that he accidentally merged with in a transporter experiment.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoran♀ (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
|yellowdex=A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.
|golddex=The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
|stadiumdex=Although small, it should be treated with caution because of its highly toxic thorns. The female has a small horn.
|silverdex=Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
|crystaldex=Small and very docile, it protects itself with its small, poisonous horn when attacked.
|stadium2dex=The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.
|leafgreendex=Although small, its venomous barbs render this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
|dpptdex=While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal.
|heartgolddex=The poison hidden in its small horn is extremely potent. Even a tiny scratch can have fatal results.
|soulsilverdex=Although not very combative, it will torment its foes with poison spikes if it is threatened in any way.
|bwdex=While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from its barbs can be fatal.
|b2w2dex=While it does not prefer to fight, even one drop of the poison it secretes from barbs can be fatal.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=poison |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare{{sup/1|R}} Common {{sup/1|B}} |
rbarea={{rt|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidoran♂}} on {{rt|5|Kanto}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea={{rt|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}|
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|35|Johto}} and {{rtn|36|Johto}} |
crarity=Common |
carea={{rt|35|Johto}}, [[National Park]] |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Rare {{sup/3|FR}} Common {{sup/3|LG}} |
frlgarea={{rt|3|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}, Trade {{p|Nidoran♂}} on {{rt|5|Kanto}}{{sup/3|FR}} {{rt|3|Kanto}}, {{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/3|LG}} |
dprarity=Uncommon{{sup/4|D}} Rare{{sup/4|P}} |
dparea={{rt|201|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|201|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|35|Johto}} and {{rtn|36|Johto}} |
palarea=Field |
walkarea={{pw|Refreshing Field}}|
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2rarity=Uncommon|
b2w2area={{rt|2|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]]){{tt|*|Has Hidden Ability Hustle}}|
dwarea={{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|pinball=[[Viridian City]] {{safari|Kanto}}
|trozei=Endless Level 28 Forever Level 28 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Thunderwave Cave]] (1F-3F)
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]] Normal Mode C
|rumble2=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]]
}}
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♀|English|United States|5|February 1 to 14, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Lovely Kiss Nidoran♀}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Nidoran♀|English|United States|5|August 9 to 29, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Moonlight Nidoran♀}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♀|English|United States|5|February 1 to 14, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Sweet Kiss Nidoran♀}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison
|rby1=TM43|rby1type=TM|rby1rar=100|rby1TMmove=Detect|rby1TMtype=Fighting
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 55 |
Attack= 47 |
Defense=52 |
SpAtk= 40 |
SpDef= 40 |
Special=40 |
Speed= 41 |
type=Poison }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}} {{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}} {{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}} {{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}} {{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}} {{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}} {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|Tough|1||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}} {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}} {{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}} {{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidoran♀|poison|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidoran♀|poison|poison|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Nidoran♀|Poison|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Nidoran♀|poison|poison|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
ndex=029 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=13.3 |
area=Safari |
P1=I'm small but I'm tough! |
P2=I only have half my HP... |
P3=I'm close to fainting... |
PL=I leveled up! I'm so happy! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=1|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=029
|name1=Nidoran♀
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=030
|name2=Nidorina
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=031
|name3=Nidoqueen
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=029|
name=Nidoran♀|
}}

==Trivia==
* Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender, and even gender differences; however, their difference is much greater than later Pokémon.
* Despite the addition of genders in all Pokémon starting in [[Generation II]], the two variations of Nidoran remained separate species, rather than a singular species that splits down different evolution paths based on gender.
** An {{pkmn|Egg}} laid by a Nidoran♀ does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
* Nidoran♀ is the only Pokémon that loses the ability to breed upon evolution.
* Nidoran♀'s {{pkmn2|Shiny|alternate coloration}} is similar to {{p|Nidoran♂}}'s normal coloration. The same is present on Nidoran♂.
* Nidoran♀ and {{p|Nidorina}} share the same [[species]] name with their male counterparts {{p|Nidoran♂}} and {{p|Nidorino}}. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.

===Origin===
Nidoran♀ appears to be based on a {{wp|porcupine}} or possibly a {{wp|rabbit}}, {{wp|mouse}}, or {{wp|hamster}}.

====Name origin====
Nidoran♀ may be derived from ''needle''. It may also come from ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees) referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines with similar names and traits. Also, the Japanese word ''ran'' is translated as ''orchid'' in English. {{wp|Orchid}}s are flowers that can be purple or blue, these being the same colors as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ''♀'' is an indication of its female gender.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison
|ja=ニドラン♀ ''Nidoran♀''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle"
|fr=Nidoran♀|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidoran♀|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidoran♀|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidoran♀|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드런♀ ''Nideuran♀''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼美蘭 ''Nèihméihlàahn''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name. The character {{wp|Orchid|{{tt|蘭|orchid}}}} is usually used in female names. 美蘭 means "beautiful orchid"
|zh_cmn=尼多蘭 / 尼多兰 ''Níduōlán''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name. The character {{wp|Orchid|{{tt|蘭|orchid}}}} is usually used in female names
|th=นิโดรัน ''Nidoran♀''|thmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==

==External links==

==Notes==
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Sandshrew (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T13:54:15Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=ground | prevnum=026 | nextnum=028 | prev=Raichu | next=Sandslash }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sandshrew |
pron=<sc>''sand''-shroo</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=サンド |
tmname=Sand |
art=FRLG |
size=220px |
ndex=027 |
jdex=048 |
hdex=112 |
u2dex=113 |
abrow=194 |
obrow=180 |
opbrow=010 |
type1=Ground |
species=Mouse |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=26.5 |
weight-kg=12.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Sand Veil |
ability2= |
abilityd=Sand Rush |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evde=1 |
expyield=93 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=255 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=sandshrew |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sandshrew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンド''' ''Sand'') is a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Sandslash}} starting at [[level]] 22.

==Biology==
[[File:Sandshrew Camouflage.png|thumb|200px|left|Sandshrew blending in with its surroundings]]

Sandshrew is a {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|tailed bipedal}} Pokémon known to be able to run on all fours. It’s mostly covered in a dry, tough hide, which is colored to blend in with the sands of the desert. It has two sharp claws on each foot and has three small but sharp claws on its paws, which are also useful for burrowing. It can curl into a tight ball to protect its soft underbelly.

Sandshrew has a great control over the ground and sand, and its body is able to absorb water without waste, making survival in an arid desert easy. It is mostly defensive by nature and spends much of its time hidden underground in deep burrows. Sandshrew will kick up sand or roll into a ball to escape predators and it only emerges to hunt for extended periods of time due to its picky eating habits.

Sandshrew is found in deserts, grasslands and caves.

==In the anime==
[[File:AJ Sandshrew.png|200px|thumb|right|Sandshrew in the anime]]
[[File:Sandshrew Egg.png|thumb|A Sandshrew {{pkmn|Egg}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Sandshrew was first featured in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. It was owned by a Pokémon Trainer named [[A.J.]]. Despite A.J.'s seemly barbaric training methods (e.g. using a whip, training in a pool), it was very loyal to him.

[[Mira]] enlisted {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} to help her retrieve her Sandshrew that was lost at the bottom of an artificial lake created by a dammed river in ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu pass three Sandshrew in ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'' while being chased by a flock of wild Spearow.

An ailing Sandshrew is seen briefly near the beginning of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. It was seen lying down, which Seymour described as it "drying out" because of the significant increase of light sources inside Mt. Moon.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer.

A Sandshrew also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''.

A Sandshrew was seen in a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

A Sandshrew was among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.

A Sandshrew belonging to an unnamed Trainer, was brought to the [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP085|The Lost Lapras]]''.

A Sandshrew under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.

Sandshrew also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Sandshrew made an appearance in ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''.

A Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

Multiple Sandshrew also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon that played Hide-n-Seek in ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''. Sandshrew hid in front of a brick wall.

A Sandshrew was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''.

Two Sandshrew were among the Pokémon seen at [[Wings Alexander]]'s barn in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''.

A Sandshrew was seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'' where it received an apple from a {{p|Tyrogue}}.

Two Sandshrew were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.

A Sandshrew was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' living in the [[Tree of Beginning]]. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.

It also appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

A Sandshrew made a brief cameo along with a {{p|Sandslash}} in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

A Sandshrew was also seen at the [[Shelter Town]]'s [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''.

Multiple Sandshrew made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP047|Sandshrew|Dawn's Pokédex|Sandshrew, the Mouse Pokémon. Sandshrew hates moisture and lives in holes it {{m|Dig|digs}} in dry places. It protects itself by {{m|Defense Curl|curling into a ball}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Professor Oak Sandshrew EToP.png|thumb|200px|Sandshrew in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{an|Professor Oak}} owns a Sandshrew in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. He uses it in ''[[ET10|Clefairy in Space]]'' to stop a wild Clefairy from causing mischief.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Sandshrew makes a cameo in ''[[PS005|Onix is On!]]'', part of the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, battling against {{Adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] as a [[Pewter Gym]] Trainer's Pokémon.

Red also had a Sandshrew he uses to fight {{type|Fire}}s such as {{p|Magmar}}.

{{adv|Gold}} also has a Sandshrew residing in his house, but has never used it in battle.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sandshrew (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|gen=1
|type=ground
|redbluedex=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
|yellowdex=Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
|stadiumdex=When hunting, it hides at the lip of its burrow. If prey comes close, it lunges out and drags in the prey instantly.
|golddex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
|silverdex=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
|crystaldex=It prefers dry, sandy places because it {{m|Sand-Attack|uses the sand to protect itself}} when threatened.
|stadium2dex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
|rubydex=Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon {{m|Defense Curl|curls up}} to protect itself from its enemies.
|sapphiredex=Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can {{m|Defense Curl|roll into a ball}} that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
|emeralddex=When it {{m|Defense Curl|curls up in a ball}}, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.
|firereddex=It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it {{m|Defense Curl|curls itself up into a ball}} for protection.
|leafgreendex=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
|dpptdex=To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
|heartgolddex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
|soulsilverdex=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
|bwdex=To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
|b2w2dex= It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ground |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|23|Kanto}} |
jbrarity=Common |
jbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|23|Kanto}} |
gen1ex=blue|
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Kanto}} and {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, [[Mt. Moon]] |
gsrarity=Uncommon {{sup/2|G}} Prize {{sup/2|S}} |
gsarea=[[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Moon]]{{sup/2|G}} [[Goldenrod Game Corner]]{{sup/2|S}} |
crarity=Uncommon |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, [[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Moon]] |
rsrarity=Uncommon |
rsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|113|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Common |
earea={{rt|111|Hoenn}}, [[Mirage Tower]] |
frlgrarity=Uncommon |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}} |
frlgex=leafgreen |
xdrarity=Common |
xdarea=[[Rock Poké Spot]] |
dprarity=Dongle |
dparea=[[Wayward Cave]] |
dongledp=LeafGreen|
ptrarity=Dongle |
ptarea=[[Wayward Cave]] |
donglept=LeafGreen|
hgssrarity=Uncommon{{sup/4|HGSS}} Prize{{sup/4|SS}} |
hgssarea=[[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Moon]]{{sup/4|HG}} {{safari|Johto}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} [[Goldenrod Game Corner]]{{sup/4|SS}} |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Sandslash}} |
dwarea={{dwa|Icy Cave}} |
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
b2w2area=[[Desert Resort]] and [[Relic Castle]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ground
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]
|pinball=[[Mt. Moon]] [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]] [[Rock Tunnel|Rock Mountain]] [[Saffron City]] [[Indigo Plateau]]
|pinballrs=Hatch from Egg
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 2]] [[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 9 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Magma Cavern]] (1F-6F) [[Buried Relic]] (36F-59F) [[Desert Region]] (1F-6F) [[Joyous Tower]] (68F-73F)
|md2=[[Northern Desert]] (1F-15F) [[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]]
|rumble=[[Rocky Cave]] Normal Mode B
|rumble2=Desert: [[Rugged Flats]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Mitonga Road]] [[Forest Temple]] (Mission 2: Where Are You, Sunkern?)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Sandshrew|English|United States|12|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Sandshrew}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rbyrar=?|rby1image=no
|rse1=Quick Claw|rse1type=In-battle effect item|rse1rar=5
|xd1=Quick Claw|xd1type=In-battle effect item|xd1rar=100
|dppt1=Quick Claw|dppt1type=In-battle effect item|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Quick Claw|hgss1type=In-battle effect item|hgss1rar=5
|b2w21=Quick Claw|b2w21type=In-battle effect item|b2w21rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=85 |
SpAtk= 20 |
SpDef= 30 |
Special=30 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Ground }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=ground|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=50 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=0 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
ground=yes|
newelectric=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|V|1}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/levelV|3|Start|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|7|3|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|9|5|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/levelV|21|7|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|13|9|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|15|11|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|25|14|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|17|Magnitude|Ground|Physical|—|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|19|20|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|27|23|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|31|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|30|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|33|34|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|37|42|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|46|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10|Cool|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}} {{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}} {{MSP|530|Excadrill}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2||'''|HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|Beauty|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}{{learnlist/breedf|Sandshrew|Ground|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sandshrew|ground|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sandshrew|ground|ground|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Sandshrew|ground|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Icy Cave}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Icy Cave}}|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Sandshrew|ground|ground|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=ground |
ndex=027 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Hatch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.4 |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1={{m|Defense Curl}} makes me better protected! |
P2=I have only half my HP left... |
P3=I'm close to fainting... Can I just curl up somewhere? |
PL=Yeah! I leveled! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Ground |
assist2=Ground |
field2=Tunnel |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It hurls lumps of sand to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Ground |
assist3=Ground |
field3=Crush |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=027
|name1=Sandshrew
|type1-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=22
|sprite2=028
|name2=Sandslash
|type1-2=Ground
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=027|
name=Sandshrew|
}}

==Trivia==
*Sandshrew and {{p|Sandslash}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Raichu}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}
Sandshrew is based on the {{wp|pangolin}}, a mammal that curls up into a ball, has sharp claws, and lives in desert regions. Both Sandshrew and {{p|Sandslash}} are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the {{wp|shrew}} are poisonous. Sandshrew also closely resembles an {{wp|armadillo}}.

====Name origin====
Sandshrew is a combination of ''sand'' and ''{{wp|shrew}}'' (a small rodent-like mammal).

Sand is literally ''sand''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=ground|type2=ground
|ja=サンド ''Sand''|jameaning=From ''sand''
|fr=Sabelette|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sable|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|belette|weasel}}''
|es=Sandshrew|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sandan|demeaning=From ''Sand''
|it=Sandshrew|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=모래두지 ''Moraeduji''|komeaning=Combination of ''{{tt|morae|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|du-deo-ji|mole}}
|zh_yue=穿山鼠 ''Chyūnsāansyú''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|鼠|mouse}}. Literally "Mouse that passes through mountains"
|zh_cmn=穿山鼠 ''Chuānshānshǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|鼠|mouse}}. Literally "Mouse that passes through mountains"
}}

 

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

 

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=ground | prevnum=026 | nextnum=028 | prev=Raichu | next=Sandslash }}
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Raichu (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T13:32:17Z

Mephisto: /* Biology */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raichu | type=electric | prevnum=025 | nextnum=027 | prev=Pikachu | next=Sandshrew }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Raichu |
pron=<sc>''rye''-chew</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ライチュウ |
tmname=Raichu |
art=FRLG |
size=190px |
ndex=026 |
jdex=023 |
hdex=157 |
fbrow=024 |
sdex=105 |
abrow=003 |
obrow=006 |
opbrow=155 |
type1=Electric |
species=Mouse |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=66.1 |
weight-kg=30.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
abilityd=Lightningrod |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2=Fairy |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=3 |
expyield=122 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=75 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=raichu |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

==Biology==

Raichu is a {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|tailed bipedal}} rodent Pokémon. Raichu is covered in dark orange fur except for its white belly. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its big feet are tanned. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outsides and yellow on the insides, and ends in a distinctive curl. The electric sacs on its cheeks are yellow. It has two horizontal brown stripes on its back and a long, thin tail with a lightning bolt shaped end which is presented smaller on Females.

Raichu is capable of storing over 100,000 volts of electricity. If Raichu’s sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up and its muscles become stimulated. When searching for electricity, Raichu will raise its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere or plant its tail in the ground. Its tail also serves to protect itself from its own power. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from all its body and slightly glows in the dark.

Raichu is often timid. However, it is aggressive if it has stored too much electricity in its body. It needs to discharge this electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches of earth near its nest, and will constantly electrify objects, people, or Pokémon until its electricity level is back to normal. Raichu are found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} and woodlands.

==In the anime==
[[File:Volkner Raichu.png|thumb|235px|right|Raichu in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
[[Lt. Surge]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]], has a Raichu that defeated [[Ash's Pikachu]] with its sheer power in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After discussing evolution with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu the next day.

====Other====
Raichu was one of the four Pokémon causing trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and co. in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', along with {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a girl named {{ka|Katrina}} decided to use her Raichu in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' was about a stage show that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon. [[Kay]]'s Raichu was supposed be a part of these shows, but it had stage fright.

A Raichu named Sugar appeared in ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]''. It evolved from the restaurant owners' missing Pikachu.

Another Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', owned by [[Sho]]. It battled against [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode.

The [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] has a very skittish Raichu for its students. It appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' where it was trained by {{Ash}}.

Another Raichu appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'' under the ownership of [[Volkner]].

===Minor appearances===
A Raichu also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' during the evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Multiple Raichu also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''.

A Raichu was seen herding {{p|Mareep}} in ''[[EP139|Mild'n Wooley]]''.

A Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

Raichu made a cameo in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. It was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to be the hero by zapping the crystal, but the attack bounced back to itself.

Raichu is one of the Pokémon that were affected by the crystal in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''.

A Raichu under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

Another Raichu appeared in ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', falling in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} element. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
|}
{|align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
|-
| text align="right" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px;" | '''Original series entries continue below.'''
|}
|}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both Mouse Pokémon of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Pika}}

==In the manga==
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series, a Raichu appears in the bonus chapter ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. In the chapter, the ghost of a Trainer named [[Sandy]] wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] but never participated in battles until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his [[Mahogany Town#Places of Interest|Mahogany Hideout]], where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of wild Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu which he used it in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|VS. Elekid]]''.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[Pokémon Zensho]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket monsters manga===
{{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}} has a Raichu which he used to battle {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raichu (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

*{{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|gen=1
|type=electric
|redbluedex=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
|yellowdex=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.
|stadiumdex=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.
|golddex=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
|silverdex=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
|crystaldex=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.
|stadium2dex=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
|rubydex=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.
|sapphiredex=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.
|emeralddex=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.
|firereddex=Its electric charges can reach even {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. Careless contact can cause even an {{wp|Indian Elephant|Indian elephant}} to faint.
|leafgreendex=Its long tail serves as ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
|diamonddex=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.
|pearldex=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.
|platinumdex=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
|heartgolddex=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
|soulsilverdex=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.
|bwdex=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
|b2w2dex=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea=[[Power Plant]]{{sup/1|B}} [[Cerulean Cave]]{{sup/1|RB}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea=[[Power Plant]], [[Cerulean Cave]]|
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} |
palarea=Forest |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|channel={{OBP|Viridian Forest|Channel}}
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 8]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}
|ranger=[[Sekra Range]] [[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]]
|ranger2=[[Ice Lake]] [[Almia Castle]] [[Volcano Cave]]
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]] Normal Mode B & S
|rumble2=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] Forest: [[World Axle - B1F]]
|ranger3=[[Sophian Road]] [[Mt. Sorbet]] [[Canal Ruins]] [[Oblivia Ruins]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Cavern Zone]], [[Haunted Zone]]
|conquest=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}
|mdgti=Magnagate dungeons, [[Silent Tundra]], [[Cape at the Edge]], [[Silent Tundra]] (Mapless Street), [[Dreamy Island]] (Mapless Street)
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric|Frontier=yes
|rby1=Gold Leaf|rby1type=Valuable item|rby=100|rby1image=no|rby1link=Gold and Silver Leaves
|e1=Oran Berry|e1type=Oran|e1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 60 |
Attack= 90 |
Defense=55 |
Special=90 |
SpAtk= 90 |
SpDef= 80 |
Speed= 100 |
type=Electric }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50 |
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
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{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|Any Pokémon in the {{color2|000|Field (Egg Group)|Field}} or {{color2|000|Fairy (Egg Group)|Fairy}} Egg Groups {{tt|‡|if the mother is a Pikachu or Raichu holding a Light Ball}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Raichu|electric|electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Raichu|electric|electric|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|||||Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|t||||Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||B2W2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|025|Pikachu|e||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Raichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=026 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!|
P2=Urf... My health is down to half. |
P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop... |
PL=Leveled up! Electric power is overflowing! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Recharge |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=15 |
MaxEXP=15 |
browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2= Electric |
ssist2=None |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It attacks by powerfully blasting {{m|thunderbolt}}s from its body. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=None |
field3=Recharge |
field3power=4 |
browser3=It restores the Styler Energy.|
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=3|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=4|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=4|
Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attractions|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attractions|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. |
Pad2=When it comes to Electric-Type moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in Pikachu and made him his apprentice. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]] |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=3 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=2 |
ConquestHP=2 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Volt Tackle}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Static}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Instinct}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Lightningrod}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}} |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Akizane}}, '''[[Hanbei]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Sōrin}}
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Friendship
|sprite2=025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunder Stone
|sprite3=026
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=026|
name=Raichu|
}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will trade a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] (in which this person traded a Graveler for a Kadabra) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was retranslated.
* Raichu's FireRed Pokédex entry references a 1903 documentary film called Electrocuting an Elephant by {{wp|Thomas Edison}}.
* Several Pokédex entries claim Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its Stadium entry claims it can only discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 literally reads "ten ten-thousands".
* Raichu [[List of Pokémon that appear in every regional Pokédex|appears in every regional Pokédex]] except the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the starter of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly evolve it into Raichu in the game, and must be traded in from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. This inability to evolve Pikachu is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in the anime.

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail are like those of a {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

====Name origin====
Raichu is a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning={{tt|雷 ''Rai''|Thunder}} and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichyu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name. Also from {{tt|雷 ''lèuih''|thunder}} and {{tt|超 ''chīu''|super}}
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name, also 雷 ''léi'' means "thunder"
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Notes==
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Pikachu (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T07:07:59Z

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Pikachu | type=electric | prevnum=024 | nextnum=026 | prev=Arbok | next=Raichu }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Pikachu |
pron=<sc>''peek''-uh-chew</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ピカチュウ |
tmname=Pikachu |
art=FRLG |
crysp=025Y |
size=205px |
ndex=025 |
jdex=022 |
hdex=156 |
fbrow=023 |
sdex=104 |
abrow=002 |
obrow=005 |
opbrow=154 |
type1=Electric |
species=Mouse |
height-ftin=1'04" |
height-m=0.4 |
weight-lbs=13.2 |
weight-kg=6.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
abilityd=Lightningrod |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2=Fairy |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=82 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=pikachu |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and a major representative of [[Nintendo]]'s collective mascots.

It is also the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Yellow}}, where it is the only [[starter Pokémon]] in that game. It has also made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

It is also the starter Pokémon in [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]].

==Biology==

Pikachu is a short and chubby rodent. Its yellow fur covers all its body and its ears are long and come to a point with black tips. It has a small mouth, which resembles a sideways 3, black eyes with white pupils and two red circles on its cheeks. Its forearms are short, with 5 digits on each paw, and its feet have three digits. It has two brown stripes on its back, and its tail is in the shape of Zigzag-styled lightning bolt, with a patch of brown fur at the base of the tail. Female species has a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail. It is classified as a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

Rarely territorial, Pikachu is known to have acute senses of hearing and often travel in packs. It raises its tail to check its surroundings, occasionally being struck by lightning while doing so. Living in forested areas, Pikachu is found foraging for [[Berry|berries]] it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat, while in urbanized areas it is known to be harmful, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. Despite this, it is a popular pet as it is easy to maintain and can be fed a variety of processed food.

Pikachu is able to release electric {{m|discharge}}s of varying intensity. It builds up energy in glands it often needs to discharge to avoid complications such as shorts, physical {{status|paralysis}} or even death. It’s also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. When threatened, it looses electric charges from its sacs, while a group can build and cause lightning storms.

They are found mostly in forests, where a sure sign that a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, but possibly because of their attraction to electricity they commonly show up in civilized areas.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Pikachu]]====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series who has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu does not like being in his [[Poké Ball]].

Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', as Pikachu seemed very happy with the other Pikachu. Even though he did attempt to, the bond between the two was too strong, so Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.

====[[Sparky|Ritchie's Pikachu]]====
[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed [[Sparky]], who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.

====[[Ashachu]]====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{Jo|Lily}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

====[[Puka]]====
Another Pikachu nicknamed [[Puka]] was owned by a man named {{ka|Victor}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

====[[Pikachutwo]]====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{an|Mewtwo}} clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

====Other====
[[James]] used a {{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Pikachu}} in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu also had a part in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

===Minor appearances===
Numerous other Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' belonging to [[Nurse Joy]] to help Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

[[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} was once a Pikachu, as was [[Volkner]]'s Raichu when Volkner was younger.

A Pikachu has also been owned by [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', [[Elijah]] used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

A Pikachu named [[Abigail|Sugar]] belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', and Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returns, however, it has evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

A Pikachu that belonged to an unnamed [[Aura|Aura Guardian]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes {{a|Lightningrod|struck by lightning}} as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Johto]] region.

[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|left|Pikachu in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]].

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
Pikachu is a main character in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], appearing for the first time in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Pika}}
{{main|Chuchu}}
Pikachu debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, a [[Pika]]chu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. {{adv|Red}} arrives and captures it, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting its owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. It also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the [[Elite Four]] during the {{chap|Yellow}} before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that it can {{m|Surf}}.

In the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 9|ninth volume]] during the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}}, {{adv|Yellow}} is seen to have a new addition to her team: a [[Chuchu|Pikachu]] of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", that she had found injured in [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to [[Mt. Silver]], Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.

===In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga===
{{main|Shū's Pikachu}}
In the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga, [[Shū]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{main|Gold's Pikachu}}
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{GnB|Gold}}'s.

[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} captured on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}} in ''[[PM023|Clefairy finally evolves?!]]'', but he has since [[devolve]]d back to the Pikachu stage.

{{OBP|Yellow|Pocket Monsters}} also has a Pikachu of his own.

===In Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.png|right|thumb|right|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:Coin Pikachu Holon Phantoms.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
{{main|Pikachu (TCG)}}
Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}, where it is given by [[Club Master Isaac]] to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].

==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==Game data==
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

===NPC appearances===
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Red}}) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|yellowdex=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to {{m|bite}} you.
|stadiumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|golddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|silverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|crystaldex=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
|stadium2dex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|rubydex=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
|sapphiredex=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
|emeralddex=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
|firereddex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|leafgreendex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
|pearldex=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
|platinumdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|heartgolddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|soulsilverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|bwdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|b2w2dex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
jbrarity=Uncommon Unlimited|
jbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] [[Rocket Game Corner]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea={{rt|2|Kanto}} |
crarity=Rare |
carea={{rt|2|Kanto}} |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{safari|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{safari|Hoenn}} |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Viridian Forest]] |
palarea=Forest |
walkarea={{pw|Resort}}, {{pw|Yellow Forest}}, {{pw|Rally}}, and {{pw|Sightseeing}} |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]
}}

====In side games====
[[File:PPW Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|right|Pikachu in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].]]
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Electric
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|channel=Collect all 101 Nice Cards
|pinball=[[Viridian Forest]]
|pinballrs={{safari|Hoenn}} (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 4]] [[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 1 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]] [[Panula Cave]] [[Sekra Range]]
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F) [[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]] [[Crysta Cave]] [[Volcano Cave]] [[Chroma Road]] [[Chroma Highlands]] [[Chroma Ruins]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]]{{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum}}
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]] Normal Mode C, B & S
|rumble2=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] Forest: [[Trailhead Field]], [[World Axle - B1F]]
|ranger3={{ra|Submarine}} [[Faldera Volcano]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|conquest=[[Violight]]
|mdgti=Playable Pokémon, [[Pika Land]], [[Silent Tundra]], [[Slumbering Cave]], Magnagate dungeons, , [[Dreamy Island]] (Mapless Street)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|September 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|October 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 1, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Surfing Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 26, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Party of the Decade Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|PC Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PC Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Onemuri Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|World Championships 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Strongest Class Pikachu|Japanese|Hong Kong and Taiwan|100|July 26 to August 20, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Class Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Pokémon Battle Revolution Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric
|rb1=Berry|rb1type=Berries (Generation II)|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
|y1=Light Ball|y1type=Stat-enhancing item|y1rar={{tt|100|Starter Pikachu}}
|y2=Berry|y2type=Berries (Generation II)|y2rar={{tt|100|Pikachu obtained by other means}}|y2image=no
|gsc1=Berry|gsc1type=Berries (Generation II)|gsc1rar=8|gsc1image=no
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=Stat-enhancing item|rse2rar=5
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=Stat-enhancing item|dppt2rar=5
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=Stat-enhancing item|pbr1rar=100
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=Stat-enhancing item|hgss2rar=5
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=Valuable item|walk5rar=100
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=Stat-enhancing item|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=Experience-affecting item|event2rar=100
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=In-battle effect item|event3rar=100
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4rar=Out-of-battle effect item|event4rar=100
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
|event6=Thunder Stone|event6type=Evolutionary stone|event6rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 35 |
Attack= 55 |
Defense=30 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 40 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 90 |
type=Electric }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50 |
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}} {{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}} {{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|Any Pokémon in the {{color2|000|Field (Egg Group)|Field}} or {{color2|000|Fairy (Egg Group)|Fairy}} Egg Groups {{tt|‡|if the mother is a Pikachu or Raichu holding a Light Ball}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|172|Pichu|||||Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||B2W2}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu|All Nippon Airways]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#World Championships 2012 Pikachu|World Championships 2012]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu|All Nippon Airways]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu|Pokémon Center Best Wishes]] [[Ash's Pikachu]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|{{sup/5|BW}}}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Singing Pikachu}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Pikachu Festival]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Pika Pika]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Carnival]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu|Global Link]]|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Leer}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Spark}}
| [[Pikachu (Jungle 60)]] [[Pikachu (POP Series 4 13)]] [[Pikachu (POP Series 6 9)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]] [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}

====Smash Bros.-only moves====
[[File:SSBB Thunder Jolt.png|thumb|200px|right|Pikachu's Thunder Jolt in Brawl]]
'''Thunder Jolt''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|でんげき|Dengeki}}''' ''Electric Attack'') is {{p|Pikachu}}'s standard special move in all three ''Smash Bros.'' games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.

When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In ''Brawl'', there is a blue sphere around the white ball.

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=025 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=You can depend on my electric attacks! |
P2=My HP's been halved... |
P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power... |
PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>! |
PP2=This is starting to hurt... |
PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help... |
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Recharge |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=9 |
MaxEXP=9 |
browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
assist2=None |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
Assist3=None |
field3=Recharge |
field3power=3 |
browser3= It restores the Styler Energy. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=1|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=No entry. |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=1 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=1 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Thunderbolt}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Static}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Celebrate}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Lightningrod}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher 
Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}} |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Akizane}}, '''[[Hanbei]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Sōrin}}
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Happiness
|sprite2=025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunder Stone
|sprite3=026
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=025|
name=Pikachu|
animated=1|
}}
====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr b 4p 025 m.png]][[File:Spr b 4p 025 f.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits' sprite
| Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver back sprites
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|right|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|right|Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon Stadium]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Pikachu as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has stated that Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, with {{p|Lapras}} being her second favorite.
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* There have been two Pikachu balloons in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its farewell appearance at the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in August 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a [[Poké Ball]] balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
* The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} as well as in the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.
* Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that has a pre-evolved form, although {{p|Pichu}} was not available in {{game|Yellow}}.
* According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* As of Generation V, Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.

===Origin===
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of {{wp|rodent}}s. Its [[species]] name suggests that it is based on a {{wp|mouse}}. Despite its name, it bears little resemblance to the {{wp|pika}}. Its ears do bear similarity to those of other {{wp|lagomorphs}}, however.

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=ピカチュウ ''Pikachu''|jameaning=Combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking)
|de=Pikachu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Pikachu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Pikachu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Pikachu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=피카츄 ''Pikachyu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|ar=بيكاتشو ''Bīkātshū''|armeaning=Transliteration of its English/Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_yue=比卡超 ''Béikāchīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
|id=Pikacu ({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}} only)|idmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|th=ปิกะจู ''Pikachu''|thmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
{{main|Pikachu (disambiguation)}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Puka]]
* [[Pika]]
* [[Chuchu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)]]
* [[Shū's Pikachu]]
* [[Gold's Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (game)]]
* [[Pikachu (MPJ)]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]

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Pichu (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T06:22:48Z

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Pichu | type=electric | prevnum=171 | nextnum=173 |prev=Lanturn | next=Cleffa}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Pichu |
jname=ピチュー |
tmname=Pichu |
art=FRLG |
size=150px |
ndex=172 |
jdex=021 |
hdex=155 |
fbrow=022 |
sdex=103 |
abrow=001 |
obrow=004 |
type1=Electric |
species=Tiny Mouse |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=4.4 |
weight-kg=2.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
abilityd=Lightningrod |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=42 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=pichu |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Pichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピチュー''' ''Pichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[baby Pokémon]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pikachu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}}.

==Biology==
Pichu is a small ground-dwelling rodent. Its fur is very short, and it is pale yellow in color. The tips of its large ears are black, and it has additional black markings on its neck and tail. It has pouches in its cheeks, which are pink in color and used for storing small amounts of electricity. Its nose is extremely small, almost like a dot. It is classified as a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, but it has been known to walk easily on its hind legs. Pichu normally has no gender differences; however, the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], which is female, has a spiked ear.

Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playfulness and mischief demeanor. They are usually found in groups and are frequently observed touching tails with each other, creating a shower of sparks.

Pichu is capable of producing electrical sparks from its cheeks, storing electricity from the atmosphere, more easily on stormy days, and powerful enough to zap an adult human. However it’s unskillful at doing so; it cannot control them as well and is prone to release discharges unintentionally if startled. It’s also unable to store large amounts of electricity in its body.

Pichu primarily lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forest}}, although they have also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.

==In the anime==
[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu ending.png|thumb|200px|left|Shiny Pichu in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Pichu Brothers]]====
[[File:Pichu Brothers.png|250px|right|thumb|Pichu in the anime]]
[[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb|100px|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in the anime]]
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared in several places, including ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and the [[Pokémon Channel]] special ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Their design is similar to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sparky]], in that one has a scruff of fur while the other does not.

====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]====
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. She and a [[Shiny Pokémon|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] star in [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|the fourth ending]] to the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====[[Ukulele Pichu]]====
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] [[SS022|Anime Special]], and was captured by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[SS023|concluding part]].

====Other====
Pichu first appeared in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp]]''. Many were stealing apples from {{an|Charmaine}}'s apple orchard.

A Pichu had a role in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Pichu's big brother, Pikachu, was lost and he was so worried, the Baby Electric Mouse went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a horrible trick on Pichu when asked to join them. Pichu found Team Go-Getters, who gladly let him come along with them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the {{p|Skarmory}} that had kidnapped Pikachu.

Another Pichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' under the ownership of [[Sho]].

A Pichu appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' with several other baby Pokémon. It was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}}, but was healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

===Minor appearances===
A Pichu appeared on a girl's shoulder briefly in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' in a window during Ash's battle at the beginning of the movie.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

A Pichu was used in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.

Three Pichu appear in ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release {{m|ThunderShock|bursts of electricity}} that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing and shock themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Gold Pichu Golden Boys.png|thumb|right|200px|{{GnB|Gold}}'s Pichu in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], it is revealed in ''[[PPP53|The Accidental Treasure]]'' that {{MPJ|Pikachu}} and {{MPJ|Clefairy}} met as [[baby Pokémon]], Pichu and {{p|Cleffa}}.

Also, in ''[[PPPB19|The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~]]'', [[Sandy]] and [[Sandy's Raichu|her Raichu]] are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Gold}}, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] from the [[Masked Man]]. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful [[Gold (Adventures)#Pichu|Pichu]] to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free {{p|Celebi}} from the [[GS Ball]] using {{p|Raikou}}'s massive electrical power. Its name was unknown, though Yellow said, "It must have come from the day care where we left Pika and Chuchu!" She names it Pichu, deriving from its parents names. It also returned with its parents to help destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s giant {{p|Kyogre}} monster with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]], {{GnB|Gold}} receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''. It hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]'', becoming one of Gold's party members.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Pichu (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Shiny Pichu event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]|thumb|right]]
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} or evolve.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A Pichu is the player's partner. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=2
|golddex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
|silverdex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
|crystaldex=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
|rubydex=Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
|sapphiredex=When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
|emeralddex=It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.
|firereddex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
|leafgreendex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
|stadium2dex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
|diamonddex=The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
|pearldex=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
|platinumdex=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
|heartgolddex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
|soulsilverdex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
|bwdex=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
|b2w2dex=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=2 |
gsarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
carea=[[Pokémon Egg#Eggs available|Odd Egg]]|
crarity=One{{tt|*|Hatched Pokémon is random}}|
rsarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
frlgarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
earea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
hgssarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|boxrs=Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge{{tt|*|This Pichu is received as an Egg which can be transferred for hatching in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen.}}
|channel=[[Viridian Forest (Channel)|Camp Starlight]] (Saturday)
|pinballrs=Hatch from Egg
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 1]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Joyous Tower]] (3F-6F)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]] [[Fall City]]
|md2=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F) [[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
|ranger2=[[Ranger School]] [[Vientown]] [[Vien Forest]] {{OBP|Marine Cave|Ranger}} [[Pueltown]]
|ranger3=[[Dolce Island]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
|rumble2=Forest: [[Trailhead Field]]
|conquest=[[Violight]]
|mdgti=Magnagate dungeons, [[Silent Tundra]], [[Slumbering Cave]], [[Dreamy Island]] (Mapless Street), [[Path of No Return]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002; April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Sing Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Dizzy Punch Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu|English|United States|5|October 4 to 10, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Petal Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Scary Face Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Teeter Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|August 21 to October ??, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}|PokéPark Egg Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|March 12 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Red and Green Anniversary Pichu|Japanese|Japan|1|February 27, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Red and Green Anniversary Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Shokotan Pichu|Japanese|Japan|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 19 to August 31, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Mikena Pichu|Korean|South Korea|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Mikena Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|GameStop Pichu|English|United States|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 30 to February 14, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|English|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|French|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|German|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Italian|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPP}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30[[File:ShinyIVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Japanese|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 30, 2003 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|English|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|French|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|German|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Italian|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Spanish|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
|}

===Held Items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Zap Plate|hgss1type=Plate|hgss1rar=100|spiky=yes
|event1=Everstone|event1type=Evolutionary stone|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=electric |
HP= 20 |
Attack= 40 |
Defense=15 |
SpAtk= 35 |
SpDef= 35 |
Speed= 60 }}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="collapsible"
|
=====Normal Pichu=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}
|- class="expandable"
|
=====Spiky-eared Pichu=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=1
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}
|}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=electric|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}} {{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}} {{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|Any Pokémon in the {{color2|000|Field (Egg Group)|Field}} or {{color2|000|Fairy (Egg Group)|Fairy}} Egg Groups {{tt|‡|if the mother is a Pikachu or Raichu holding a Light Ball}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/event5null}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=172 |
pinballrs=Hatch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=5.1 |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=I can't store electricity very well yet! |
P2=Oh, no! I only have half my HP! |
P3=I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away... |
PL=I leveled up! Yay, happy! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=1 |
field=Recharge |
loop=1 |
MinEXP=3 |
MaxEXP=3 |
browser=Pichu not only recharges the [[Capture Styler|Styler]], its cuteness is uplifting to others. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=5.1 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
Assist2=no |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=Electric |
field3=Electrify |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It restores the [[Capture Styler|Styler]] Energy a little. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Everybody in the [[Haunted Zone]] is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction {{DL|Attractions|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=1 |
ConquestSpd=2 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=1 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|ThunderShock}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Static}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Mood Maker}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Sequence}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Pikachu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Akizane}} and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Sōrin}}
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Friendship
|sprite2=025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunder Stone
|sprite3=026
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=172|
name=Pichu|
}}
====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 2c Pichu credits.png]]
|-
| Crystal credits' sprite
|}

====Japanese sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 2g 172 jp.png]] [[File:Spr 2g 172 s jp.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 2s 172 jp.png]] [[File:Spr 2s 172 s jp.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr b 2g 172 jp.png]] [[File:Spr b 2g 172 s jp.png]]
|-
| Gold
| Silver
| Gold and Silver back
|}

====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 4h 172N.png]] [[File:Spr 4h 172N s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr b 4h 172N.png]] [[File:Spr b 4h 172N s.png]]
|-
| HeartGold and SoulSilver
| Back
|}

==Trivia==
* Pichu used to be game director [[Junichi Masuda]]'s favorite Pokémon.<ref>http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/</ref> His new favorite is {{p|Victini}}.<ref>http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1150433p1.html</ref>
* {{SSB|Pichu}} is the only [[Generation II]] Pokémon to be playable in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (although many others have appeared from [[Poké Ball]]s).
* Pichu is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 205 that is not based on a cocoon.
* Due to it being distributed via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] for European and North American games, the Pikachu-colored Pichu, a {{Shiny}} Pichu, was the first Pokémon to be given out over Wi-Fi Connection outside Japan.
** {{p|Jirachi}} has this honor for the Japanese games, as well as overall.
* Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.
** Pichu also has the lowest {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Special Attack}} base stats out of all Electric-type Pokémon.
*According to an NPC found in New Bark Town, Professor Oak discovered Pichu.
===Origin===
Pichu draws inspiration from {{wp|mice}}, {{wp|squirrel}}s, and various other {{wp|rodent}}s.

====Name origin====
Pichu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking). It may also be a play on プチ ''puchi'' (petit). Pichu is ultimately a diminutive of ''{{p|Pikachu}}'', indicating it is less than Pikachu.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=ピチュウ ''Pichu''|jameaning=From ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle), チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking), and プチ ''puchi'' (petit).
|de=Pichu|demeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
|fr=Pichu|frmeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
|es=Pichu|esmeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
|it=Pichu|itmeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
|ko=피츄 ''Pichyu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_cmn=皮丘 ''Píqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_yue=比超 ''Béichīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Pichu Brothers]]
* [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Pichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

==References==
<references/>

{{Smash Bros.}}
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Raticate (Pokémon)

2013-08-19T04:16:42Z

Mephisto: also wondered why Raticate info shrunk and recovered some lost stuff, since previous editor beat me (and wrote better), I added the parts I considered important. Hope it helps.

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Raticate | type=normal | prevnum=019 | nextnum=021 | prev=Rattata | next=Spearow }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Raticate |
pron=<sc>''rat''-i-kate</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ラッタ |
tmname=Ratta |
art=FRLG |
size=215px |
ndex=020 |
jdex=018 |
hdex=222 |
u2dex=060 |
fbrow=102 |
abrow=068 |
type1=Normal |
species=Mouse |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=40.8 |
weight-kg=18.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Run Away |
ability2=Guts |
abilityd=Hustle |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=116 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=127 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=raticate |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Raticate''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラッタ''' ''Ratta'') is a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rattata}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
Raticate is a large, rodent Pokémon. Although it is often depicted on its hind legs, it is a quadruped. It is mostly tawny colored with a cream underside. It has large incisors that grow constantly. These teeth are strong enough to gnaw through steel and must be worn down by constant gnawing. There are three whiskers on each side of its face, which it uses to maintain balance. Females will have shorter whiskers and lighter fur. It has webbed feet with three toes that allow it to swim. Its tail is long and scaly, and its ears have a ragged appearance.
Raticate are a bit more aggressive than Rattata due to its bigger size. If attacked, it stands up on its hind legs, bares its fangs and shrieks in an intimidating manner at its enemy. They are willing to take on larger foes if provoked enough.
It often needs to gnaw on anything, like rocks and logs, but it may even chew on the wall of houses and is capable of chewing cinder walls and topple concrete buildings.
This Pokémon typically lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|plains and savannahs.}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Raticate.png|thumb|200px|Raticate in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Raticate]]====
On the [[S.S. Anne]], {{Ash}} [[trade]]d his {{AP|Butterfree}} for a Raticate in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' but traded back as the boat was sinking still in the same episode.

====[[Cassidy#On_hand|Cassidy's Raticate]]====
[[Cassidy]] has a Raticate that for a time served in her and [[Butch]]'s [[Team Rocket mottos#Butch and Cassidy|motto]] the role that {{MTR}} serves in the {{motto}} of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. It has appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', ''[[EP057|The Fortune Hunters]]'' and ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Raticate is one of the Pokémon belonging to one of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s at [[Kas Gym]].

[[Mollie]] has a Raticate which she used during the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love]]''.

===Minor appearances===
A Raticate was seen in a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''.

A Raticate was used in a Pokémon Race during ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' competing in the {{DL|Princess Day|Princess Day Festival}}.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

A few Raticate were seen in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', living at Professor Oak's laboratory, along with many other Pokémon.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', as part of the cast for the movie "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

A Raticate under the ownership of a Trainer, appeared in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', during the [[Indigo League]].

A Raticate under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]].

A differently colored Raticate appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', although it is not Shiny.

{{oi|Ralph}} and {{oi|Emily}} were both shown in a flashback to have once owned a Raticate each in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''.

Raticate also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

In ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'', a Trainer used a Raticate to {{pkmn|battle|fight}} against [[Ash's Chikorita]].

Two Raticate were among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

A Raticate appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''.

A Raticate was one of the Pokémon living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.

A Raticate also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', a Raticate appeared with its Trainer, participating in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

A Raticate was seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

Multiple Raticate appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

A Raticate appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ratty.png|thumb|200px|Raticate in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Ratty}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], a {{p|Rattata}} was {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon that first premiered during the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}. It later [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Raticate during the {{chap|Yellow}} in ''[[PS053|Can't Catch Caterpie!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Raticate (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Raticate figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Raticate|27}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance and will slow down if they are cut off.
|yellowdex=Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
|stadiumdex=If attacked, it stands up on its hind legs, bares its fangs and shrieks in an intimidating manner at its enemy.
|golddex=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.
|silverdex=Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.
|crystaldex=The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food.
|stadium2dex=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.
|rsdex=Raticate's sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
|emeralddex=A Raticate's sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
|firereddex=Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.
|leafgreendex=It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
|dpptdex=It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
|heartgolddex=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.
|soulsilverdex=Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.
|bwdex=It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
|b2w2dex=With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability
|type=normal
|gen=1
|rbrarity=Common
|rbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|21|Kanto}}
|jbrarity=Unknown
|jbarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}} and [[Cerulean Cave]]
|yrarity=Common
|yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|gsrarity=Uncommon
|gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|38|Johto}} and {{rtn|39|Johto}}, [[Union Cave]] and [[Burned Tower]]
|crarity=Uncommon
|carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|38|Johto}}, {{rtn|39|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}} and {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]] and [[Burned Tower]]
|gen3ex=frlg|
|frlgrarity=Uncommon
|frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|xdrarity=One
|xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]]
|xdshadow=yes
|dprarity=Common
|dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}
|ptrarity=Uncommon
|ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}
|hgssrarity=Common
|hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|38|Johto}}, {{rtn|39|Johto}} and {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Tohjo Falls]]
|palarea=Field |
bwrarity=Uncommon |
bwarea=[[Dreamyard]] |
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
b2w2area=[[Dreamyard]], [[Reversal Mountain]], [[Strange House]], and [[Relic Passage]]
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rattata}}
|trozei=Endless Level 16 Endless Level 42 Forever Level 1 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Rattata}}
|ranger=[[Waterworks]]
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29) [[Midnight Forest]] (B1-B21)
|ranger2=[[Pueltown]]
|rumble=[[Windy Prairie‎]] Normal Mode C & A
|rumble2=Meadow: [[Trailhead Field]] (post ending), [[Everspring Valley]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=normal
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|frlg1=Oran Berry|frlg1type=Oran|frlg1rar=50
|frlg2=Sitrus Berry|frlg2type=Sitrus|frlg2rar=5
|dppt1=Chilan Berry|dppt1type=Chilan Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Chilan Berry|hgss1type=Chilan Berry|hgss1rar=5
|bw1=Chilan Berry|bw1type=Chilan Berry|bw1rar=5
|b2w21=Chilan Berry|b2w21type=Chilan Berry|b2w21rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 55 |
Attack= 81 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 70 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 97 |
type=Normal }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
notes=yes|
normal=yes|
newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Hyper Fang|Normal|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}} {{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}} {{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}} {{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}} {{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}} {{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}} {{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}} {{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}} {{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|Cute|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}} {{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}} {{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Raticate|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Raticate|normal|normal|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|019|Rattata|d||||Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Raticate|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|020|34|Shadow Down|Shadow Rush|--|--|Refresh|Normal|Super Fang|Normal|Scary Face|Normal|Hyper Fang|Normal|xd|normal|normal}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Jump Kick}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St.Anne]]''
|}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Raticate (Skyridge 89)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=020 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Wild Plains |
P1=I'll gnaw and gnaw until the foe goes down! |
P2=I'm hurting... My health is cut in half... |
P3=I can't keep this going... |
PL=I leveled! I'll gnaw and gnaw some more! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Normal |
assist=None |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Cut |
loop=5 |
MinEXP=25 |
MaxEXP=30 |
browser=Raticate chomps with its sharp fangs. These fangs can rip apart a Metal Fence. |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Normal |
assist2=Normal |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks by chomping with its powerful front teeth. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=3|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=019
|name1=Rattata
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=020
|name2=Raticate
|type1-2=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=020|
name=Raticate|
}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, Raticate was classified as a Rat Pokémon. However, from [[Generation III]] onward, it is classified as a mouse.
* In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]] games, Raticate's catch rate was 90; it is changed to 127 from [[Generation III]] onward.

===Origin===
It most resembles a {{wp|muskrat}}, a semi-aquatic rodent, due to the large teeth, whiskers, fur, and body shape. The scruffy ears look like those of a {{wp|Guinea pig}}. Its webbed feet are very similar to the {{wp|coypu}}, a South American rodent.
====Name origin====
Raticate seems to be either a combination of ''{{wp|rat}}'' and ''eradicate'' (to destroy or exterminate) or just a corruption of ''eradicate.'' The latter part could also be derived from ''masticate'' (to chew), relating to its mouth and teeth.

Ratta is likely derived from ''rat''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja=ラッタ ''Ratta''|jameaning=From ''rat''
|fr=Rattatac|frmeaning=From ''rat'' and ''{{tt|attaque|attack}}''
|es=Raticate|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Rattikarl|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Ratte|rat}}'' and ''{{tt|radikal|radical}}''
|it=Raticate|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=레트라 ''Reteura''|komeaning=From English ''rat'' and ''ultra''
|zh_yue=哥達 ''Gōdaaht''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as its {{p|Rattata|pre-evolved form's}} name with 'little' (小) removed
|zh_cmn=拉達 / 拉达 ''Lādá''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Raticate]]
* [[Ratty]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=normal | prevnum=019 | nextnum=021 | prev=Rattata | next=Spearow }}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[it:Raticate]]
[[pt:Raticate (pokémon)]]

[[de:Rattikarl]]
[[es:Raticate]]
[[fr:Rattatac]]
[[ja:ラッタ]]
[[pl:Raticate]]
[[zh:拉达]]

Nidoking (Pokémon)

2010-07-30T16:32:36Z

Mephisto:

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nidorino | next=Clefairy | type=poison | type2=ground | prevnum=033 | nextnum=035 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nidoking |
pron=<sc>nee-''doe''-''king''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ニドキング |
tmname=Nidoking |
art=FRLG |
size=210px |
ndex=034 |
jdex=100 |
hdex=232 |
typen=2 |
type1=Poison |
type2=Ground |
species=Drill |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=136.7 |
weight-kg=62.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Poison Point |
ability2=Rivalry |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Ground |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=3 |
expyield=195 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=0 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=nidoking |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} via {{evostone|Moon Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to stand on their hind legs. Unlike his pre-evolutions, Nidoking is purple instead of fuchsia, and he does not possess spots. Nidoking’s most prominent feature is its large, pointed, venomous horn which it uses extensively for battling purposes. Nidoking’s ears have small pointed extensions on the tips, and the insides of its round ears are green-colored. Nidoking have five teeth on each side of their lower jaw, the fifth protruding out of the jaw and thus visible when its mouth is closed. Nidoking’s eyes are shaped like scalene triangles, and there is fur growing off the bottom of his jaw. The spines growing down Nidoking’s back are extremely large, as is its tail, which is decorated with several thin stripes. Its chest and abdomen, gray in coloration, seem to be quite muscular. Nidoking has white-colored ridges on its three-clawed arms and a single, large, hoof-like toe.

====Gender differences====
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see {{p|Nidoqueen}}.

====Special abilities====
Nidoking have powerful physical attacks with their strong tails, large horn and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They also have excellent potential when owned by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. They can also cause large tremors by slamming the ground.

===Behavior===
Nidoking are angered easily, and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash and crush the bones of their prey. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Nidoking tend to live in grasslands, rough terrain and forests. Despite their ability to live in various habitats, Nidoking are rare Pokémon, especially in the wild. It is most likely to be found within the same range that {{p|Nidoran♂}} and {{p|Nidorino}} are found.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Nidoking uses its powerful tail to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.

==In the anime==
[[File:Paul Nidoking.png|230px|thumb|Nidoking in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Gary Oak]] has a Nidoking that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.

A Nidoking appeared under the ownership of [[Oscar and Andi|Oscar]] in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. His girlfriend Andi had a {{p|Nidoqueen}}.

A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to {{pkmn|battle}} against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Registeel}}. Although he used powerful attacks against it, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.

===Minor appearances===
[[Jessie]] and [[James]] are attacked by a [[Pinkan Island|pink]] Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.

A Nidoking appeared in the episode ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time).

A Nidoking appears in the ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' opening, ''[[A New Oath]]'', as {{ga|Silver}}'s Pokémon.

A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]] in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two]]''.

A Nidoking also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Diamond & Pearl}}
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond and Pearl''|Diamond & Pearl}}

==In the manga==
{{adv|Red}} caught several rampaging Nidoking in the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. [[Giovanni]] also has a Nidoking.

In [[Pokémon Zensho]], Giovanni losing his Nidoking when he was young was what caused him to become bitter and turn to crime.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoking (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}.
{{endspoilers}}
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
|yellowdex=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
|stadiumdex=Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
|golddex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|silverdex=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
|crystaldex=It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
|stadium2dex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|rsdex=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
|emeralddex=A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
|firereddex=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
|leafgreendex=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
|dpptdex=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
|heartgolddex=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
|soulsilverdex=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Poison |
type2=ground |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nidorino}} |
palarea=Field |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|type2=ground
|trozei=Endless Level 2 Forever Level 51 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Nidorino}}
|md2=[[Shimmer Desert]] (1F-9F)
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 81 |
Attack= 92 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=75 |
Speed= 85 |
type=Poison |
type2=Ground }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|type2=Ground
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
type2=ground|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 25 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldgrass=½|
oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|poison|ground|4|1|Nidoking}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|95|35|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|23|Thrash|Normal|Physical|90|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|43|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|58|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|3|poison|ground}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Poison|ground|4|1|Nidoking}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Whirlpool|Water|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|poison|ground}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|poison|ground|4|1|Nidoking}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}} {{p|Snorlax}} {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}} {{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Wailord}} {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Camerupt}} {{p|Torkoal}} {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|10|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}} {{p|Espeon}} {{p|Girafarig}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}} {{p|Lickitung}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|80|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Rampardos}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5|Tough|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Dugtrio}} {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Spinda}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Glameow}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Lickitung}}, {{p|Lickilicky}} {{p|Whismur}}, {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}} {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Dewgong}} {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}} {{p|Tauros}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Lairon}}, {{p|Aggron}} {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Camerupt}} {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}} {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Rampardos}} {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Bastiodon}} {{p|Gible}}, {{p|Gabite}}, {{p|Garchomp}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|poison|ground}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|poison|ground|4|1|Nidoking}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Uproar|Normal|Special|50|100|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|poison|ground}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
type2=ground |
ndex=034 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Safari |
P1=I'm the male among males! |
P2=I'm down to half HP now. Better watch out. |
P3=I can't take much more... I can't muster any strength... |
PL=I leveled! The poison in my horn's turning vile! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=032
|name1=Nidoran♂
|type1-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=033
|name2=Nidorino
|type1-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Moon Stone
|sprite3=034
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
type2=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=034|
name=Nidoking|
}}

==Trivia==
* The Glitch Pokémon [[LM4]] will evolve into a Nidoking at level 18; first it evolves into {{p|Clefairy}}, which then immediately evolves into Nidoking.
* Nidoking and its female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as Drill Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, all four are also {{type2|Ground}}s.
* Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|only Pokémon]] with a Poison/Ground type combination.
* Both of Ash's main [[rival]]s {{Gary}} and [[Paul]] have a Nidoking.
** Also Jimmy's main rival owns a Nidoking.
* Although many of its Pokédex entries refer to it constricting its foes using its tail, it cannot use the move {{m|Constrict}}.
* Even though Nidoking is a Ground-type Pokémon, it can still learn {{m|Whirlpool}}.
===Origin===
Nidoking is likely based on a [[wp:Baragon|Baragon]] (バラゴン), a horned dinosaur-like {{tt|Kaiju|giant monster}} with large ears.

====Name origin====
Nidoking's name may be based on the word ''needle''. It may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably, by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'', two, or 二度 ''nido'', two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The second part of its name is simply ''{{wp|king}}'', referring to its male gender.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Nidoking
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Nidoking
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 니드킹 ''Nideuking''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 尼多王 ''Ní Duō Wáng'' - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王 (king).

==External links==
*[http://aquabunny.creativeworlds.net/ Aqua Bunny], a fan shrine for Nidoking

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=poison | type2=ground | prevnum=033 | nextnum=035 | prev=Nidorino | next=Clefairy }}
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Powerhouse Pokémon

2009-04-17T22:33:09Z

Mephisto: /* Trivia */ An "international" name added :P

'''Pseudo-legendary''' is a term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, two [[Elemental types|type]]s, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. Pseudo-legendaries are more powerful than many other non-legendary Pokémon, if only for their base stats, and in particular, have an outstanding {{stat|Attack}} stat. They also have incredibly diverse movepools and can usually be obtained only in their first form. Due to this, raising them is difficult since they require a lot of [[experience]] to [[Level|level up]]. Since the pseudo-legendaries are very powerful, they are commonly used by many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in their teams. Three of the five pseudo-legendaries Pokémon are {{type2|Dragon}}.

==List of pseudo-legendaries==
There are five Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendaries. The following shows the pseudo-legendaries, their types, and the Pokémon they evolve from.

{|class="bluetable"
! colspan="2" | [[Generation I]]
! colspan="2" | [[Generation II]]
! colspan="4" | [[Generation III]]
! colspan="2" | [[Generation IV]]
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" | [[Image:149.png]] '''{{p|Dragonite}}'''
| colspan="2" | [[Image:248.png]] '''{{p|Tyranitar}}'''
| colspan="2" | [[Image:373.png]] '''{{p|Salamence}}'''
| colspan="2" | [[Image:376.png]] '''{{p|Metagross}}'''
| colspan="2" | [[Image:445.png]] '''{{p|Garchomp}}'''
|- align="center" style="font-size: 90%;"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[Flying (type)|{{color|FFF|Flying}}]]
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[Rock (type)|{{color|FFF|Rock}}]]
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | [[Dark (type)|{{color|FFF|Dark}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[Flying (type)|{{color|FFF|Flying}}]]
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[Steel (type)|{{color|FFF|Steel}}]]
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[Psychic (type)|{{color|FFF|Psychic}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Ground (type)|{{color|FFF|Ground}}]]
|- align="center"
! colspan="10" | <center>Evolves from</center>
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" | [[Image:148.png]] {{p|Dragonair}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:247.png]] {{p|Pupitar}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:372.png]] {{p|Shelgon}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:375.png]] {{p|Metang}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:444.png]] {{p|Gabite}}
|- align="center" style="font-size: 90%;"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" colspan="2" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[Rock (type)|{{color|FFF|Rock}}]]
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Ground (type)|{{color|FFF|Ground}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" colspan="2" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[Steel (type)|{{color|FFF|Steel}}]]
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[Psychic (type)|{{color|FFF|Psychic}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Ground (type)|{{color|FFF|Ground}}]]
|- align="center"
! colspan="10" | <center>Evolves from</center>
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" | [[Image:147.png]] {{p|Dratini}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:246.png]] {{p|Larvitar}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:371.png]] {{p|Bagon}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:374.png]] {{p|Beldum}}
| colspan="2" | [[Image:443.png]] {{p|Gible}}
|- align="center" style="font-size: 90%;"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" colspan="2" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[Rock (type)|{{color|FFF|Rock}}]]
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Ground (type)|{{color|FFF|Ground}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" colspan="2" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[Steel (type)|{{color|FFF|Steel}}]]
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[Psychic (type)|{{color|FFF|Psychic}}]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[Dragon (type)|{{color|FFF|Dragon}}]]
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Ground (type)|{{color|FFF|Ground}}]]
|}

==Characteristics==
With the exception of {{p|Garchomp}}'s evolution family, the pseudo-legendaries are usually situated next to the [[legendary trio]]s in the [[Pokédex]]es of their respective [[Generation]]s. In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Dex number|Johto Dex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located just after the [[legendary trio]] and before the [[List of tiers#Uber|Ubers]] of their respective generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Dex). Similarly, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right before the [[legendary golems]] in both the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Dex]].

Besides {{p|Metagross}}, the pseudo-legendaries have a double weakness to one type: in the case of {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Salamence}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} the double weakness is to {{type2|Ice}} moves, while {{p|Tyranitar}} has a double weakness to {{type2|Fighting}} moves.

All of the pseudo-legendaries also have an immunity to one type. For {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Salamence}} it is {{type2|Ground}}, for {{p|Tyranitar}} it is {{type2|Psychic}}, for {{p|Metagross}} it is {{type2|Poison}}, and for {{p|Garchomp}} it is {{type2|Electric}}.

==In the games==
These Pokémon are used in-game almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s. {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]]. {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. {{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|Drake}}, the final Elite Four member in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in Pokémon Emerald. Lastly, {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]].

Most pseudo-legendaries are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form. However, {{p|Dragonair}} is also obtainable in the wild in most games where {{p|Dratini}} is (all but [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]] and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]]). Likewise, {{p|Pupitar}} is available in the wild in {{g|Crystal}}.

===[[Pokémon Colosseum]]===
In story mode, {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by [[Evice]]; it is notable that the two [[Cipher]] leaders have positions comparable to those of the final [[Elite Four]] member and [[Champion]], respectively. {{Pokémon XD}} complemented the list of pseudo-legendaries as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). Another commonality is that all four pseudo-legendaries have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their Shadow Moves.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Cynthia's_Garchomp.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Cynthia's Garchomp]] in the anime]]
All the pseudo-legendaries have appeared in the anime.
*{{p|Dragonite}} debuted as a silhouette in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
*{{TP|Vicious|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[Pokémon 4Ever]]''
*{{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
*{{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]''.
*{{p|Garchomp}} first appeared belonging to [[Cynthia]] in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''.

==Trivia==
*Although pseudo-legendaries are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]]s, there are two minor exceptions in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: a male Trainer on [[Route 229]] uses {{p|Salamence}}, and a female Trainer on [[Route 224]] has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendaries in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s.
*Before [[Generation III]], pseudo-legendaries had the maximum base stat total attainable by non-legendary Pokémon. Generation III introduced {{p|Slaking}}, whose base stat total of 670 matches that of the legendary {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Regigigas}}. However, Slaking's {{a|Truant}} ability tones its effectiveness down to the degree of being perceived as ''weaker'' than the pseudo-legendaries.
*Each of the pseudo-legendaries has {{stat|Attack}} as its highest base stat.
*At a point of time in their evolution, all pseudo-legendaries have been or are blue.
*In Hispanic communities, they're called Titanes (Titans)


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Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 1

2009-04-07T18:25:13Z

Mephisto:

It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)

::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.

:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]

::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...

Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).

--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[Image:Spr 3e 115.gif]][[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy512]][[Image:Spr 3e 202.gif]][[Image:Spr 3e 327.gif]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|Count]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|Caterpie]] [[Image:Ani010MS.gif]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==

some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)

anyways, thats all for now.

~~Weedle Mchairybug~~

Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France

~~Starfire~~

Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.).

I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.

But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.

~~Weedle_McHairybug~~

== Regarding the map... ==

The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?

Zig

== Deoxys reference ==

The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

== Antarctica or North Pole? ==

I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|Jirachi]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|Wishmaker0802]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

==Could someone update the map?==

Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh.

== Game Systems ==

Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world?

== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==

In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
:Your what?--[[Flash Fire (ability)|freezing]][[Heat Wave (move)|COLD]] ([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

== Map with Almia ==
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one
[[File:Pokemonworld.png]]
--Furanty 17:13, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

== Pepe Toño Macías ==

On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.

He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated.