Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen is a Poison/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0031 |
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| Type | Poison Ground |
| Species | Drill Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Rivalry Sheer Force (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0031 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0097 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0031 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0097 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0106 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0031 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0067 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 227 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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| Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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| Attack | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
| Defense | 87 | 161 | 300 | |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
| Total | 505 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nidoqueen changes
- In Generation 3, Nidoqueen does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidoqueen has a base Special stat of 75.
- In Generations 1-5, Nidoqueen has a base Attack of 82.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidoqueen has a base experience yield of 194.
- In Generation 5, Nidoqueen has a base experience yield of 223.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoqueen has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
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| Yellow | Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
| 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 attack. |
| Ruby 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| HeartGold | Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
| SoulSilver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| X | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Y | The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
| Sword | Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack. |
| Shield | 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
Moves learned by Nidoqueen
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoqueen learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Nidoqueen learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoqueen learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidoqueen gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 72 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoqueen learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Nidoqueen learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoqueen does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Nidoqueen can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
| 01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
| 02 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 64 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nidoqueen is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Nidoqueen sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Nidoqueen
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 23 |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Nidoran♀/Nidorina |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nidoqueen questions
Other languages
| English | Nidoqueen |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ニドクイン (Nidoqueen) |
| German | Nidoqueen |
| French | Nidoqueen |
| Italian | Nidoqueen |
| Spanish | Nidoqueen |
| Korean | 니드퀸 (nideukwin) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 尼多后 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 尼多后 |
| English |
Drill Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ドリルポケモン |
| German | Bohrer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Perceur |
| Italian | Pokémon Trapano |
| Spanish | Pokémon Taladro |
| Korean | 드릴포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钻锥宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鑽錐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nidoru
- Japanese for ‘needle’
- queen
- female royalty



