Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen

Drill Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground Type Drill Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Nidoqueen can be found with Poison Point, Rivalry and Sheer Force as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 505 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Nidoqueen Stats & Abilities
Nidoqueen Evolutions
Nidoqueen Locations
Nidoqueen Weakness
Nidoqueen Best Moves
Nidoqueen Level Up Moves
Nidoqueen TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen Stats and Abilities

Based on Nidoqueen Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Nidoqueen Highest IV Stat is Attack 92 and the Lowest being Special Attack 75.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	90	290	384
C	Attack	92	170	311
E	Defense	87	161	300
D	Special Attack	75	139	273
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
E	Speed	76	141	276
B	Total	505


Nidoqueen	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	3 HP
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Poison Point Ability 1	Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Rivalry Ability 2	Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Sheer Force Hidden Ability	Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects.

How To Evolve Nidoqueen in BDSP

NidoranF requires ( Level 16) to evolve into Nidorina and then ( Moon Stone) to evolve into Nidoqueen.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
NidoranF	Level 16 →	Nidorina	Moon Stone →	Nidoqueen

Where To Find Nidoqueen in BDSP

Nidoqueen has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Valor Lakefront	100 - 20%	Nidorina Lv. 22
Route 221	100 - 20%	Nidorina Lv. 22
Route 201	100 - 20%	NidoranF Lv. 2
Swampy Cave	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
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Stargleam Cavern	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	NidoranF Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Nidorina Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nidoqueen Weakness

Nidoqueen is a Poison and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Nidoqueen to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic, Water, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Rock, Electric, Poison Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Psychic Water Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Bug Fairy Rock
0.25x Less Damage	Poison
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Nidoqueen Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon

What pokemon is Nidoqueen Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
S	Regirock
A	Togekiss

Best Moves Nidoqueen in BDSP

Best Moveset for Nidoqueen Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
1	Sludge Wave	Special	142.5	100	10	May poison opponent.
1	Earth Power	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Nidoqueen TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Nidoqueen Lv Up Moves

Nidoqueen TM Moves

Nidoqueen Level Up Moves

List of Moves Nidoqueen can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Superpower	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
1	Sludge Wave	Power: 142.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
1	Fury Swipes	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
1	Toxic Spikes	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
1	Double Kick	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
1	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Helping Hand	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
1	Toxic	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
1	Flatter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Confuses opponent, but raises its Special Attack by two stages.
1	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
1	Earth Power	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Poison Sting	Power: 22.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Tail Whip	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.

Nidoqueen TM Moves

List of Moves Nidoqueen can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM06	Toxic	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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