Physical
Balanced
76Speed · Below Avg

Is Nidoqueen Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Moon Stone evolution available before Misty. Poison/Ground with AbilityPoison Point handles Surge, Koga, and Giovanni. Contributes against the E4 through Ground coverage. The early evolution makes Nidoqueen one of the fastest fully evolved Pokemon you can field in FRLG. Learns through TMs rather than level-up after evolving.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEEEEESGEGEEEBrockGym 1Nidoran FCatchableNidorinaEvolveMistyGym 2SurgeGym 3NidoqueenEvolveErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Even

Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Even
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Nidorina trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Nidorina trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Even
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Easy KO
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Strong

Nidoqueen resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Easy KO
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Easy KO
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
You Win
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Charizard
Lv 75
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastDragon ClawAerial AceEarthquake
Catch Nidoran♀ (female)
Available after Badge 1
Type
Poison
Tier
E

Catch Nidoran F on Route 3 (walking, Lv 6, rare).

View Nidoran F locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
    • LV 47DarkCrunch80100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidorina
Level 16
Type
Poison
Tier
E

Your Nidoran♀ (female) should hit Level 16 before you reach Misty, at typical leveling pace.

View Nidorina locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 53DarkCrunch80100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Nidorina to Nidoqueen
Use Moon Stone
Type
PoisonGround
Tier
A

You can pick up the Moon Stone in Mt. Moon. 3 other locations are also available.

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • LV 43FightingSuperpower120100%5
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Blaine
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TM26GroundEarthquake150100%10
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Nidoqueen in FireRed & LeafGreen

Moon Stone on Nidorina. Nidoqueen can't be caught wild, and Moon Stones are limited in FRLG so pick carefully.

Catch Nidoran♀ (female) or Nidorina at any of these 5 spots to eventually evolve into Nidoqueen.

Encountered via tall grass encounters

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Evolve Nidorinaat Lv.16
  3. 3
    Evolve NidoqueenUse Moon Stone
Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5

Nidoqueen Weakness

Nidoqueen's Poison/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Nidoqueen Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Bug, Rock
0.25x (Resist)Poison
0x (Immune)Electric
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Nidoqueen Weak Against

Avg
4Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
0xImmune

What is Nidoqueen Strong Against

6Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+6
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen Evolutions

Evolve Nidoran♀ (female) using a Moon Stone to get Nidoqueen. At 495 stats, this Poison/Ground type caps the chain without any egg option. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+45 over Nidoran F), and Nidoqueen peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Nidorina
Poison
Nidoqueen
PoisonGround
HP
55
70+15
90+20
ATK
47
62+15
92+30
DEF
52
67+15
87+20
SP.ATK
40
55+15
75+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
85+30
SPE
41
56+15
76+20
BST
275D-Tier
365D-Tier+90
505C-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

FRLG Nidoqueen Best Moveset

Poison/Ground provides an Electric immunity that most Poison types lack. 92 Attack fires MoveEarthquake for Ground TermStab on the physical side. AbilityPoison Point poisons on contact. The moveset mixes physical Ground damage with special coverage from MoveIce Beam and MoveThunderbolt, though 76 Speed limits how often Nidoqueen acts first.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Poison Point
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Nidoqueen
Jolly+SPE

Nidoqueen best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • SuperpowerCoverage
  • Sludge BombSTAB
  • Shadow Ball

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Sludge Bomb anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Double Kick
3010030Fighting
Lv 1
Poison Sting
D2210035Poison
Lv 1
Scratch
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 22
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 43
Superpower
B1201005Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C9010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B15010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
C120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
C9510015Fire
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
B8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM36
Sludge Bomb
B13510010Poison
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9510015Electric
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Beat Up
D10010Dark
Egg
Charm
D10020Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Disable
D5520Normal
Egg
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Egg
Supersonic
5520Normal
Egg
Take Down
C908520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Bite
D6010025Dark
Rem
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Rem
Flatter
D10015Dark
Rem
Fury Swipes
D188015Normal
Rem
Growl
D10040Normal
Rem
Helping Hand+5
20Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP90
B
Attack82
C
Defense87
C
Sp. Atk75
C
Sp. Def85
C
Speed76
C
Total495
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.3 m
Weight60.0 kg
Base XP227
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entry

The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.

Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.

Nidoqueen FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Nidoqueen is obtained in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen by evolving Nidorina using a Moon Stone.

Game Availability

One of the original 151, Nidoqueen has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.

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