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Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison opponents that make contact.
• Rivalry: Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender but less to those of the opposite gender.
• Hustle (Hidden Ability): Boosts Attack stat but lowers accuracy.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, quadruped Pokémon with a light blue body covered in darker blue spots
• Large, spiny ears that are highly sensitive to sounds
• Features a single horn on its forehead, used for both defense and offense
• Equipped with sharp, venomous spines across its back
• Has red eyes and a short, rounded tail

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in grassy plains and savannas
• Known for its cautious nature, often scanning its surroundings for threats
• Uses its sensitive ears to detect predators and danger
• Prefers to avoid confrontation but will defend itself with its horn and poison if necessary
• Forms social groups with others of its kind for protection

In Battle:

• Balanced stats with a focus on Attack and Defense
• Effective moves: Poison Jab, Horn Attack, Double Kick
• Strong against Grass and Fairy types due to its Poison typing
• Vulnerable to Ground and Psychic-type moves
• Can be a versatile combatant with access to various physical moves

Evolution:

• Evolves into Nidorino starting at level 16
• Further evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Nidoran♂ and its female counterpart, Nidoran♀, are among the few Pokémon with gender-specific evolutionary lines
• It was one of the first Pokémon to introduce the concept of gender differences in the series
• Its design is inspired by small mammals, possibly rabbits or rodents, combined with reptilian features
• Known for its rivalry ability, which emphasizes the competitive nature often observed in male animals in the wild

This summary provides an overview of Nidoran♂, detailing its attributes, battle strategies, and unique characteristics within the Pokémon universe.

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• Red: Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger itshorns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
• Blue: Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger itshorns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
• Yellow: Its large ears are always kept upright. If itsenses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
• Gold: It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. Itcharges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
• Silver: It raises its big ears to check its surroundings.It will strike first if it senses any danger.
• Crystal: It constantly moves its large ears in manydirections in order to detect danger right away.
• Ruby: The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved inany direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
• Sapphire: The male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved inany direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
• Emerald: The male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
• Firered: Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
• Leafgreen: It stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
• Diamond: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• Pearl: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• Platinum: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• Heartgold: It is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
• Soulsilver: It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
• Black: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• White: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• Black-2: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• White-2: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• X: It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
• Y: Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
• Omega-Ruby: Nidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Nidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
• Sword: The horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
• Shield: Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.

32 National

32 Kanto

98 Original-Johto

98 Updated-Johto

107 Kalos-Coastal

32 Letsgo-Kanto

68 Crown-Tundra