nidoqueen

Nidoqueen is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Poison/Ground

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison opponents on contact
• Rivalry: Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those effects

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, bipedal Pokémon resembling a rhinoceros
• Covered in hard, scaly blue skin with lighter blue underbelly
• Has a sturdy, muscular build with a spiked back and a powerful tail
• Features a small horn on its forehead and large, rabbit-like ears

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its protective instincts, especially towards its young
• Typically found in rocky terrains and plains
• Creates burrows for nesting and protection
• Highly territorial and will defend its domain ferociously

In Battle:

• Functions as a versatile tank with access to a wide range of moves
• Signature moves: Earth Power, Poison Jab, Superpower
• Effective against Electric, Rock, and Fairy types
• Weak against Water, Ice, Psychic, and Ground types
• Benefits from setting up entry hazards like Stealth Rock to support its team

Evolution:

• Evolves from Nidorina when exposed to a Moon Stone
• Part of a three-stage evolution line starting with Nidoran♀ and evolving into Nidorina

Interesting Facts:

• Nidoqueen's armor-like skin is not only for protection but also helps in digging and burrowing
• Unlike its male counterpart Nidoking, Nidoqueen cannot breed
• Often depicted as a matriarchal figure in the Pokémon world, caring for Nidoran and Nidorina
• The design is inspired by a combination of prehistoric creatures and rodent-like features, embodying a nurturing yet formidable presence

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Its hard scales provide strong protection. Ituses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
• Blue: Its hard scales provide strong protection. Ituses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
• Yellow: Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon.It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
• Gold: Its body is cover­ ed 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: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
• Pearl: Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
• 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: Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
• White: Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
• Black-2: Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
• Lets-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.