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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Nidoran♀ is a small, quadruped, rodent-like Pokémon. It has large, spiny ears, oversized front teeth, red eyes, and a pair of whiskers on each cheek. It is light blue with several darker blue spots. There are two white claws on each of its paws. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, and it has a small forehead horn. The poison secreted by the spines and horn is extremely potent, and even a scratch from its horn or a drop of poison from its barbs can be deadly. However, this docile Pokémon only uses its poison when it feels threatened. Nidoran♀ lives in open spaces, such as {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}. Nidoran♀ is | Nidoran♀ is a small, quadruped, rodent-like Pokémon. It has large, spiny ears, oversized front teeth, red eyes, and a pair of whiskers on each cheek. It is light blue with several darker blue spots. There are two white claws on each of its paws. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, and it has a small forehead horn. The poison secreted by the spines and horn is extremely potent, and even a scratch from its horn or a drop of poison from its barbs can be deadly. However, this docile Pokémon only uses its poison when it feels threatened. Nidoran♀ lives in open spaces, such as {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}. Nidoran♀ is a female-only species. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:Nidoran f Nidoran m M20.png|thumb | [[File:Nidoran f Nidoran m M20.png|thumb|250px|Nidoran♀ in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', a Nidoran couple was in love with one another, much to the dismay of their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, who hated one another. After the {{pkmn|battle}} with {{TRT}}, upon which she kissed {{OBP|Ralph|EP100}}'s {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{OBP|Emily|EP100}}'s Nidoran♀, [[nickname]]d Maria, [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Nidorina}}. | |||
In ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', multiple Nidoran♀ assisted a {{p|Luxio}} in its efforts to help a {{p|Wailmer}} trapped in the sewers. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', a Nidoran♀ was in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. | |||
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Nidoran♀ were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. These Nidoran♀ were colored the same way as {{Shiny}} Nidoran♀, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon. | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Nidoran♀ was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
A Nidoran♀ | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''. | ||
A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Valencian Pokémon|Valencia Island variant}} of Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Valencian Pokémon|Valencia Island variant}} of Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | ||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Nidoran♀ sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Nidoran♀ was a resident of [[Pinkan Island]]. {{TRT}} attempted to capture her and her male counterpart, but they ended up being chased off by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} {{p|Nidoking}}. | |||
A Nidoran♀ | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]'' alongside a Nidoran♂. | ||
In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', a Nidoran♀ was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] being fed by {{Tracey}}. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP145|A Farfetch'd Tale]]'' alongside a Nidoran♂. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP145|A Farfetch'd Tale]]'' alongside a Nidoran♂. | ||
In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', a Nidoran♀ was stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]''. | ||
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A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', a Nidoran♀ was an inhabitant of the [[Dragon Holy Land]]. Additional Nidoran♀ appeared with it in [[EP253|the following episode]]. | |||
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Nidoran♀ to the school's underage students for use in lessons. She was colored the same way as a Nidoran♂, but could be a Shiny Nidoran♀. | |||
In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', a Nidoran♀ was living at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory. | |||
Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
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A Nidoran♀ appeared in [[PK13]]. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in [[PK13]]. | ||
In ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', a Nidoran♀ was a resident of [[Trapinch underground labyrinth|an underground paradise]]. | |||
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Nidoran♀ was living in the [[Tree of Beginning]]. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. | ||
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A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]''. | ||
In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]'', a Nidoran♀ was a resident of [[Camomile Island]]. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. | ||
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Nidoran♀ participated in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Four additional Nidoran♀ appeared in [[DP072|the follow-up episode]]. | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Four additional Nidoran♀ appeared in [[DP072|the follow-up episode]]. | ||
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Multiple Nidoran♀ made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | Multiple Nidoran♀ made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | ||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in [[ | A Nidoran♀ appeared in [[BWS02]]. | ||
Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. | Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. | ||
In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', a Nidoran♀ was residing in a forest. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[XY108|A Watershed Moment!]]'' | A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY108|A Watershed Moment!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' | A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. | ||
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Nidoran♀ was taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside {{p|Entei}}. | |||
A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''. | |||
In [[JN020]], [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Nidoran♀ during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It reappeared in [[JN023]]. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Orange}} | {{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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Youngster Nidoran PO.png|thumb|250px|Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Youngster Nidoran PO.png|thumb|250px|Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
In ''[[PO02|File 1: Red]]'', a Nidoran♀ was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was under the ownership of a {{tc|Youngster}}. | |||
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', a Nidoran♀ was at [[Silph Co.]] | |||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Safari Zone Nidoran f PM.png|thumb|Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]] | [[File:Safari Zone Nidoran f PM.png|thumb|230px|Nidoran♀ in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido, which first appeared in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. She was never seen battling until she evolved into {{p|Nidorina}} and then {{p|Nidoqueen}}. At [[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}}, but she was stopped by {{adv|Red}}. | {{adv|Green}} had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido, which first appeared in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. She was never seen battling until she evolved into {{p|Nidorina}} and then {{p|Nidoqueen}}. At [[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}}, but she was stopped by {{adv|Red}}. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
A Nidoran♀ | A Nidoran♀ appeared in ''[[PM014|Big Rampage at the Safari Zone!?]]''. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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|hatch= | |hatch=N/A{{tt|*|5 km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Nidoran♀}} | ||
|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Nidoran♀ | |candy=Nidoran♀ | ||
|evocandy=25 | |evocandy=25 | ||
|stamina= | |stamina=146 | ||
|attack=86 | |attack=86 | ||
|defense= | |defense=89 | ||
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}} | |fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}} | ||
|special={{m|Poison Fang}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}} | |special={{m|Poison Fang}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], or even any indication of [[gender]] at all. | ||
* Despite the addition of genders to most 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. | * Despite the addition of genders to most 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♂, as well as an Egg laid by a Nidoran♂ with a {{p|Ditto}} has a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♀. | ** An {{pkmn|Egg}} laid by a Nidoran♀ does, however, have a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♂, as well as an Egg laid by a Nidoran♂ with a {{p|Ditto}} has a chance of hatching into a Nidoran♀. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Nidoran♀ appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|hamster}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s (perhaps an {{wp|Amami rabbit}}, specifically), {{wp|Mouse|mice}}, or {{wp|porcupine}}s, with aspects of {{wp|venomous mammal}}s. Anatomically, however, they are arguably most like {{wp|hyrax}}es – small, {{wp|rodent}}-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like | Nidoran♀ appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|hamster}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s (perhaps an {{wp|Amami rabbit}}, specifically), {{wp|Mouse|mice}}, or {{wp|porcupine}}s, with aspects of {{wp|venomous mammal}}s. Anatomically, however, they are arguably most like {{wp|hyrax}}es – small, {{wp|rodent}}-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like {{wp|elephant}}s and {{wp|manatee}}s featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidorina and Nidoqueen). | ||
====Name origin==== | ====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. | 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 {{wp|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== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|lt=Nidorana|ltmeaning=From English name | |lt=Nidorana|ltmeaning=From English name | ||
|ru=Нидоран ♀ ''Nidoran ♀''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |ru=Нидоран ♀ ''Nidoran ♀''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
|th=นิโดรัน♀ ''Nidoran♀''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
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Nidoran♀ (Japanese: ニドラン♀ Nidoran♀) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Nidorina starting at level 16, which evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone.
It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, and can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♀ or Nidoran♂. However, it is the only one of its line that can breed, as Nidorina and Nidoqueen are part of the Undiscovered Egg Group.
Biology
Nidoran♀ is a small, quadruped, rodent-like Pokémon. It has large, spiny ears, oversized front teeth, red eyes, and a pair of whiskers on each cheek. It is light blue with several darker blue spots. There are two white claws on each of its paws. Its back is covered with small toxic spines, and it has a small forehead horn. The poison secreted by the spines and horn is extremely potent, and even a scratch from its horn or a drop of poison from its barbs can be deadly. However, this docile Pokémon only uses its poison when it feels threatened. Nidoran♀ lives in open spaces, such as savannas and plains. Nidoran♀ is a female-only species.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, a Nidoran couple was in love with one another, much to the dismay of their Trainers, who hated one another. After the battle with Team Rocket, upon which she kissed Ralph's Nidoran♂, Emily's Nidoran♀, nicknamed Maria, evolved into a Nidorina.
In Leading a Stray!, multiple Nidoran♀ assisted a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.
Minor appearances
In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, a Nidoran♀ was in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Nidoran♀ were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. These Nidoran♀ were colored the same way as Shiny Nidoran♀, but they predated the introduction of Shiny Pokémon.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidoran♀ was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.
A Valencia Island variant of Nidoran♀ appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
In The Power of One, a Nidoran♀ sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In In the Pink, a pink Nidoran♀ was a resident of Pinkan Island. Team Rocket attempted to capture her and her male counterpart, but they ended up being chased off by a pink Nidoking.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in The Chikorita Rescue alongside a Nidoran♂.
In Going Apricorn!, a Nidoran♀ was at Professor Oak's Laboratory being fed by Tracey.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in A Farfetch'd Tale alongside a Nidoran♂.
In The Fortune Hunters, a Nidoran♀ was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Beauty and the Breeder.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Fangs for Nothin', a Nidoran♀ was an inhabitant of the Dragon Holy Land. Additional Nidoran♀ appeared with it in the following episode.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Nidoran♀ to the school's underage students for use in lessons. She was colored the same way as a Nidoran♂, but could be a Shiny Nidoran♀.
In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Nidoran♀ was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in PK13.
In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Nidoran♀ was a resident of an underground paradise.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Nidoran♀ was living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in The Green Guardian.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path.
In Odd Pokémon Out!, a Nidoran♀ was a resident of Camomile Island.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Gathering the Gang of Four!.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Nidoran♀ participated in the Terracotta Contest.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Four additional Nidoran♀ appeared in the follow-up episode.
Multiple Nidoran♀ made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in BWS02.
Multiple Nidoran♀ appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Nidoran♀ was residing in a forest.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.
A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Alola to New Adventure!.
In I Choose You!, a Nidoran♀ was taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.
A Nidoran♀ appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.
In JN020, Goh caught a Nidoran♀ during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. It reappeared in JN023.
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In Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidoran♀ was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of a Youngster.
In File 3: Giovanni, a Nidoran♀ was at Silph Co.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Green had a Nidoran♀ nicknamed Nido, which first appeared in Just a Spearow Carrier. She was never seen battling until she evolved into Nidorina and then Nidoqueen. At Indigo Plateau, Green's Nidoran♀ was used to attract a fisherman's Nidoran♂ and to help persuade the fisherman to trade his Butterfree for Green's Weedle, but she was stopped by Red.
A Trainer's Nidoran♀ appeared with him in Buzz Off, Butterfree!, where they were both injured from the earthquake in Ecruteak City.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Nidoran♀ appeared in Big Rampage at the Safari Zone!?.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoran♀ (TCG)
Game data
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In events
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Nidoran♀ | English | United States | 5 | February 1 to 14, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Nidoran♀ | English | United States | 5 | February 1 to 14, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Nidoran♀ | English | United States | 5 | August 9 to 29, 2002 |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Trivia
- Nidoran was the first Pokémon to feature gender differences, or even any indication of gender at all.
- Despite the addition of genders to most 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.
- Nidoran♀ is the only Pokémon that loses the ability to breed upon evolution.
- Nidoran♀'s alternate coloration is similar to Nidoran♂'s normal coloration, and vice versa for Nidoran♂.
- Nidoran♀ shares its category name with Nidorina, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Poipole, and Naganadel. They are all known as the 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.
Origin
Nidoran♀ appears to draw inspiration from hamsters, rabbits (perhaps an Amami rabbit, specifically), mice, or porcupines, with aspects of venomous mammals. Anatomically, however, they are arguably most like hyraxes – small, rodent-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like elephants and manatees featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidorina and Nidoqueen).
Name origin
Nidoran♀ may be derived from needle. It may also come from 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. Orchids 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.
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