Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

Nidoran♂ ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂

Artwork from FR/LG

Type Species  Poison  Poison Pin Pokémon Abilities Exp. at 100 Poison Point or Rivalry 1,059,860 Pokédex Kanto #032 Johto #098 Hoenn #230* Sinnoh #— Browser Fiore R— Almia R— Height Weight 1'08" 19.8 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Purple 235 Gender ratio Male only Egg groups Egg cycles Monster, Ground 21 (5355 steps*) EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 60 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16, who evolves into Nidoking via Moon Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoran♂ is a small, rabbit-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♂ is threatened. Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, Nidoran♀.

Gender differences

Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of the first Pokémon to denote gender differences. In the later generations, however, Pokémon with genders are marked with a ♀ or ♂ symbol, rather than being actual different Pokémon.

Compare with Nidoran♀. Note how the female Nidoran has a smaller horn and fewer spines, as well as a different color.

Special abilities

Nidoran♂'s large horns can secrete a powerful venom; unlike his female counterpart, the size of the horns is indicative of the strength of the venom. He also has unique muscles around his ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.

Behavior

Nidoran♂ are fairly docile Pokémon, although they tend to be more alert and nervous than their female counterparts, constantly listening for the sounds of approaching enemies with their large ears. Their potent venom is used primarily as a defense, and most likely evolved to counteract their small body size.

Habitat

Grassland Pokémon

Nidoran♂ live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Nidoran♂ in the anime

Major appearances

Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?.

Minor appearances

Nidoran♂ first appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash.

A differently patterned Nidoran♂ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

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

It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

In Leading a Stray!, it is part of Luxio's group.

Pokédex entries

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoran♂ (TCG)

In the TFG

One Nidoran♂ figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Nidoran♂

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red	Blue	TM43 (Detect) (100%)*
Yellow
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Nidoran♂ is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 12.6%	Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP	Don't laugh at my poisonous spikes!
26%-50% HP	I'm down to half HP...
1%-25% HP	I'm close to dropping...
Level Up	Leveled up! Yes, I'm pleased!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 8.2%	IQ Group: C

Evolution

Unevolved Nidoran♂  Poison

Level 16 →

First evolution Nidorino  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second evolution Nidoking  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidoran♂ images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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.
  • A Nidoran♀ egg does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂.
• Nidoran♂'s alternate coloration is similar to Nidoran♀'s normal coloration.
• Nidoran♀ and Nidorina share the same species name with their male counterparts Nidoran♂ and Nidorino. They are all known as Poison Pin Pokémon.
• Due to the fact that its gender, ♂, is included in its name, checking Nidoran♂'s summary from Generation II onward will display as if it were genderless if it does not have a nickname. If its nickname is anything other than "Nidoran♂", its gender will appear as normal.
• All of Nidoran♂'s Pokédex entries mentions its large ears except the one featured in Gold and Pokémon Stadium 2.
• Nidoran♂ is one of eight Pokémon whose name has a non-alphabetic character in it, the others being Nidoran♀, Farfetch'd, Mr. Mime, Porygon2, Ho-Oh, Mime Jr. and Porygon-Z.

Origin

Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse, or even a hamster, as seen by their aggressive nature towards one another.

Name origin

Nidoran♂'s name may be based on the word needle. It may also be based on 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 Japanese word ran is translated as orchid in English. Orchids are flowers that can be purple or blue. These colors are the same as the male and female evolutionary forms of Nidoran, respectively. The ♂ in its name is an indication of its male gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidoran♂
• French: Nidoran♂
• Korean: 니드런♂ Nideuran♂
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 尼多郎 (Ni Duo Lang) - Transliteration of its original name. The character 郎 literally refers to young males.

External links

• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidoran

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