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Nidoqueen #031
It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present. Nidoqueen is…
- CategoryDrill Pokémon
- Height1.3 m
- Weight60 kg
- Base stat total505
- GenerationI
- HabitatGrassland
Nidoqueen overview
Listed as #31 in the National Pokédex, Nidoqueen is a dual Poison and Ground type Drill Pokémon.
It stands 1.3 m tall and weighs 60 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.
It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present. Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack. Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
Nidoqueen base stats
Nidoqueen has a base stat total of 505. Its highest base stat is Attack at 92.
Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | |
| Attack | 92 | |
| Defense | 87 | |
| Sp. Attack | 75 | |
| Sp. Defense | 85 | |
| Speed | 76 | |
| Total | 505 | |
Nidoqueen abilities
Nidoqueen can have one of two standard abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry.
Its hidden ability, Sheer Force, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Nidoqueen type matchups
Defensively, Nidoqueen takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Water and Ice moves.
It resists Poison, Fighting, Bug, Fairy and Rock attacks and is completely immune to Electric moves.
| Attacking type | Damage taken |
|---|---|
| Ground | ×2 |
| Psychic | ×2 |
| Water | ×2 |
| Ice | ×2 |
| Poison | ×0.25 |
| Fighting | ×0.5 |
| Bug | ×0.5 |
| Fairy | ×0.5 |
| Rock | ×0.5 |
| Electric | ×0 (immune) |
Nidoqueen evolution
Nidoqueen belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Nidoran F → Nidorina (Level 16) → Nidoqueen (Moon Stone).
Nidoqueen training and breeding
With a capture rate of 45, Nidoqueen is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the No Eggs egg group.
Early level-up moves include Bite, Body Slam and Counter, and it can learn 133 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bite |
| 1 | Body Slam |
| 1 | Counter |
| 1 | Crunch |
| 1 | Double Kick |
| 1 | Earth Power |
| 1 | Flatter |
| 1 | Fury Swipes |
| 1 | Growl |
| 1 | Helping Hand |
| 1 | Poison Sting |
| 1 | Scratch |
Frequently asked questions about Nidoqueen
What type is Nidoqueen?
Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Nidoqueen weak to?
Nidoqueen is weak to Ground, Psychic, Water and Ice moves.
What is Nidoqueen's base stat total?
Nidoqueen has a base stat total of 505.
