Nidoran M #032

Nidoran M overview

Nidoran M is a Poison type Poison Pin Pokémon and holds number #32 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.5 m tall and weighs 9 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with. The horn on a male nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears. Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.

Nidoran M base stats

Nidoran M has a base stat total of 273. Its highest base stat is Attack at 57.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Nidoran M base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	46
Attack	57
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	40
Sp. Defense	40
Speed	50
Total	273

Nidoran M abilities

Nidoran M can have one of two standard abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry.

Its hidden ability, Hustle, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Nidoran M type matchups

Defensively, Nidoran M takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.

It resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Ground	×2
Psychic	×2
Fighting	×0.5
Poison	×0.5
Bug	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Nidoran M evolution

Nidoran M belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Nidoran M → Nidorino (Level 16) → Nidoking (Moon Stone).

Nidoran M training and breeding

With a capture rate of 235, Nidoran M is easy to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Leer, Peck and Poison Sting, and it can learn 80 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Leer
1	Peck
1	Poison Sting
1	Tackle
3	Focus Energy
8	Horn Attack
9	Double Kick
15	Fury Attack
15	Helping Hand
18	Toxic
20	Toxic Spikes
24	Poison Jab

Frequently asked questions about Nidoran M