Nidoqueen (Pokémon)

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Nidorina #030: Nidorina
Pokémon
#032: Nidoran♂ Nidoran♂
Nidoqueen
ニドクイン Nidoqueen
#031
031Nidoqueen.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Poison Ground
Category
Drill Pokémon
Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#031
Johto
#097
Hoenn
#229
Regional Browser numbers
Height
4'03"
Imperial
1.3 m
Metric
Weight
132.3 lbs.
Imperial
60.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F031.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
100% female
Breeding
Undiscovered group 21 cycles*
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 194 Battle Exp.: 1941*

Nidoqueen (Japanese: ニドクイン Nidoqueen) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Nidorina via Template:Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♀.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoqueen is a large, blue, reptilian mammal Pokémon. She has a thick tail and mouse-like ears. Nidoqueen has spikes running down the length of her back and has a horn on her forehead. Her lower-jaw, chest-plates and lower torso are cream-colored.

Gender differences

Nidoqueen is the female of the species. For the male equivalent, see Nidoking.

Special abilities

Nidoqueen have long spikes that ooze poison on contact with foes. Nidoqueen can also cause small tremors by slamming the ground.

Behavior

Very protective of any babies, Nidoqueen is fierce.

Habitat

Nidoqueen live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Gary Nidoqueen.jpg
Gary's Nidoqueen

Major appearances

Gary's Nidoqueen

Gary Oak has a Nidoqueen that he may or may not have obtained as a Nidoran♀ or Nidorina. Gary first used his Nidoqueen to defend his grandfather's lab from Team Rocket agents Jessie, James and Meowth in A Tents Situation. Gary later used Nidoqueen in Can't Beat the Heat in the Johto League. Gary's Nidoqueen defeated Ash's Tauros and was defeated by Ash's Snorlax.

Other

Navel Island Gym Leader Danny owns a Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen was shown competing against Ash's Lapras into freezing a super-heated geyser. Afterwards, this Nidoqueen helped Danny's Machoke and Scyther carve Danny's sled.

A Nidoqueen appeared under the ownership of Andi in The Bicker the Better. Her boyfriend, Oscar, had a Nidoking.

Minor appearances

Nidoqueen's first appearance was in Mewtwo Strikes Back. A Nidoqueen owned by Fergus was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Nidoqueen clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns, along with what was apparently a Nidoqueen baby despite the fact that Nidoqueen cannot breed and its unevolved form is Nidoran♀.

A Nidoqueen appeared in DP140 with a Nidoking.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ Pokémon Special that later evolved into a Nidorina and then into Nidoqueen.

Giovanni had a Nidoqueen. Red also caught a Nidoqueen in the Safari Zone.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoqueen (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Blue
Yellow Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Stadium Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
Generation II
Gold Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Silver It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
Crystal The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any any attack.
Stadium 2 Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
LeafGreen Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Generation IV
Diamond Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Pearl Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Platinum Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
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Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
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Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Nidorina
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Evolve Nidorina
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Nidorina
Crystal
None Evolve Nidorina
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Nidorina
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Nidorina
Platinum
None Evolve Nidorina
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Nidorina
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 9
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Nidorina
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1-B29)
World Abyss (B1-B29)
Pokémon Rumble Tower of Eternity

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
87
82 - 152 161 - 300
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
76
72 - 140 141 - 276
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed
3/1 ★★★
Power
5/1 ★★★★★
Skill
3/1 ★★★
Stamina
5/1 ★★★★★
Jump
2/1 ★★
Total
18/5 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Nidoran♀
Unevolved
Nidoran♀
 Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Nidorina
First evolution
Nidorina
 Poison 
Moon Stone
Moon Stone


Nidoqueen
Second evolution
Nidoqueen
 Poison  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 031.png Spr 1y 031.png Spr 1g 031.png Spr b g1 031.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 031.png Spr 2s 031.png Spr 2c 031.png Spr b 2g 031.png
Spr 2g 031 s.png Spr 2s 031 s.png Spr 2c 031 s.png Spr b 2g 031 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 031.png Spr 3e 031.png Spr 3f 031.png Spr b 3r 031.png
Spr 3r 031 s.png Spr 3e 031 s.png Spr 3f 031 s.png Spr b 3r 031 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 031.png Spr 4p 031.png Spr 4h 031.png Spr b 4d 031.png
Spr 4d 031 s.png Spr 4p 031 s.png Spr 4h 031 s.png Spr b 4d 031 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 031.png Spr 5b2 031.png Spr b 5b 031.png
Spr 5b 031 s.png Spr 5b2 031 s.png Spr b 5b 031 s.png
Nidoqueen For other sprites and images, please see Nidoqueen images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Despite being a non-legendary, gendered species, Nidoqueen are unable to breed.
  • Nidoqueen is the only Nidoran evolutionary family member whose alternate coloration is not matched by their counterpart's normal coloration.
  • Nidoqueen and her male counterpart Nidoking share the same species name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as Drill Pokémon.
  • Along with Nidoking, no other Pokémon has the same type combination as Nidoqueen.
  • Though the Generation II and Generation III sprites of Nidoqueen have visible teeth, no other official artwork includes them.
  • A shiny Nidoking has the same colors as a normal Nidoqueen.


Origin

It shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines.

Name origin

Nidoqueen'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 second part of its name is simply queen, referring to its feminine gender.

In other languages

  • German: Nidoqueen
  • French: Nidoqueen
  • Korean: 니드퀸 Nideukwin
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多后 (Ni Duo Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后 (queen).
  • Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美后 (Ni Mii Hou) - A portmanteau of 尼美, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王后 (queen).

External links

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