#029 Nidoran (F)	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	4th Gen Dex
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Pokémon Game Picture	National No.	Hoenn No.	English name	Japanese Name
Ruby/Sapphire	029	227	Nidoran (F)	ニドラン♀ Nidoran (F)
FireRed/LeafGreen	Ability: Poison Point
	When a Pokémon makes contact with Nidoran, it has a 30% chance of being Poisoned
Emerald	Gender Ratio
	Male: 0 %		Female: 100 %
Classification	Type 1	Type 2	Height	Weight
Poison Pin Pokémon			1'04"	15.4 lbs
Evolution Chain
--Lv. 16-->---->

Wild Hold Item	Dex Category	Colour Category	Footprint
None		Blue

Flavour Text
Ruby	NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Sapphire	NIDORAN has barbs that secrete a powerful poison. They are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Emerald	Its highly toxic barbs are thought to have developed as protection for this small-bodied POKéMON. When enraged, it releases a horrible toxin from its horn.
Fire Red	Though small, it must be treated with caution because of its powerfully toxic barbs. The female has smaller horns.
Leaf Green	Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.

Location
Game	Rarity	Location
Ruby	None	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire	None	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald	None	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed	Rare	Route 3, Safari Zone Areas 1 & 2
LeafGreen	Common	Route 3, Safari Zone Areas 1, 2 & 3
Colosseum	None	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD	None	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Growl		--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
—	Scratch		40	100	35	--
		Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
8	Tail Whip		--	100	30	--
		Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE.
12	Double Kick		30	100	30	--
		A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Poison Sting		15	100	35	30
		A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Bite		60	100	25	30
		Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
23	Helping Hand		--	100	20	--
		Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30	Fury Swipes		18	80	15	--
		Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
38	Flatter		--	100	15	--
		Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	Crunch		80	100	15	20
		Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.

Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Growl		--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
—	Scratch		40	100	35	--
		Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
8	Tail Whip		--	100	30	--
		Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE.
12	Double Kick		30	100	30	--
		A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
17	Poison Sting		15	100	35	30
		A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Bite		60	100	25	30
		Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
23	Helping Hand		--	100	20	--
		Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
30	Fury Swipes		18	80	15	--
		Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
38	Flatter		--	100	15	--
		Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	Crunch		80	100	15	20
		Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM03	Water Pulse		60	100	20	20
		Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		--	85	10	100
		Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power		??	100	15	--
		The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		--	--	5	--
		Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam		95	100	10	10
		Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard		120	70	5	10
		Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect		--	--	10	--
		Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		--	--	5	--
		Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		??	100	20	--
		An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		100	75	15	30
		Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24	Thunderbolt		95	100	15	10
		A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder		120	70	10	30
		A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return		??	100	20	--
		An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		60	100	10	--
		Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32	Double Team		--	--	15	--
		Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		60	--	20	--
		A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM36	Sludge Bomb		90	100	10	30
		Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM40	Aerial Ace		60	--	20	--
		An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade		70	100	20	--
		Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		70	100	20	30
		An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		--	--	10	--
		The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		--	100	15	--
		Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		40	100	10	100
		While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM01	Cut		50	95	30	--
		Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength		80	100	15	--
		Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		20	100	15	50
		A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Body Slam		85	100	15	30
	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-edge		120	100	15	--
	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter		??	100	20	--
	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mimic		--	100	10	--
	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute		--	--	10	--
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.

Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Snore		40	100	15	30
	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure		--	--	10	--
	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud-slap		20	100	10	100
	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger		--	90	15	100
	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk		--	--	10	--
	Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Defense Curl		--	--	40	--
	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.

Egg Moves
Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Supersonic		--	55	20	--
	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Disable		--	55	20	--
	Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Take Down		90	85	20	--
	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Focus Energy		--	--	30	--
	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Charm		--	100	20	--
	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.
Counter		??	100	20	--
	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Beat Up		10	100	10	--
	Summons party POKéMON to join in the attack.

Egg Steps to Hatch	Effort Points from Battling it	Catch Rate
5,120 Steps	HP: 1 Point	235

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups	Group Names
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCharmanderCharmeleonCharizardSquirtleWartortleBlastoiseNidoran (F)Nidoran (M)NidorinoNidokingSlowpokeSlowbroCuboneMarowakLickitungRhyhornRhydonKangaskhanLaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMareepFlaaffyAmpharosSlowkingLarvitarPupitarTyranitarTreeckoGrovyleSceptileMudkipMarshtompSwampertWhismurLoudredExploudAronLaironAggronTropiusDitto	Monster
RattataRaticateEkansArbokPikachuRaichuSandshrewSandslashNidoran (F)Nidoran (M)NidorinoNidokingVulpixNinetalesDiglettDugtrioMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeapeGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashFarfetch'dSeelDewgongRhyhornRhydonTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionSentretFurretMareepFlaaffyAmpharosAipomWooperQuagsireEspeonUmbreonGirafarigDunsparceSnubbullGranbullSneaselTeddiursaUrsaringSwinubPiloswineDelibirdHoundourHoundoomPhanpyDonphanStantlerSmeargleMiltankTorchicCombuskenBlazikenPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneSeedotNuzleafShiftrySlakothVigorothSlakingWhismurLoudredExploudSkittyDelcattyMawileElectrikeManectricWailmerWailordNumelCameruptTorkoalSpoinkGrumpigSpindaZangooseSeviperKecleonAbsolSphealSealeoWalreinDitto	Ground

Stats
	HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats	55	47	52	40	40	41
Max Stats Hindering Nature	314	173	182	161	161	162
Max Stats Neutral Nature	314	193	203	179	179	181
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	314	212	223	196	196	199