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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl NidoranF

NidoranF
Poison Pin Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl NidoranF is a Poison Type Poison Pin Pokémon, with a 30.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. NidoranF can be found with as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 275 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

NidoranF Stats and Abilities

Based on NidoranF Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. NidoranF Highest IV Stat is Defense 52 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
F
HP55220314
F
Attack4789212
F
Defense5298223
F
Special Attack4076196
F
Special Defense4076196
F
Speed4178199
F
Total275
NidoranF Detail
Best Nature
Impish
+10% Defense
-10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield1 HP
Growth RateMedium Slow
Catch Rate235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsField, Monster
Egg Cycles20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Abilities Description
Ability 1

How To Evolve NidoranF 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 NidoranF in BDSP

NidoranF 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 NidoranF Weakness

NidoranF is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause NidoranF to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy Type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
2.0x
More Damage
Ground
Psychic
0.5x
Less Damage
Fighting
Poison
Bug
Grass
Fairy
0.25x
Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is NidoranF Weak Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Mewtwo
S
Lugia
S
Groudon
S
Celebi
S
Metagross

What pokemon is NidoranF Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Celebi
A
Togekiss
A
Tangrowth
A
Crobat
A
Infernape
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Best Moves NidoranF in BDSP

Best Moveset for NidoranF Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
55
Earth Power
Special
90
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
50
Crunch
Physical
80
100 15 May lower opponent's Defense.
30
Bite
Physical
60
100 25 May cause flinching.
5
Scratch
Physical
40
100 35

Best Moveset for NidoranF TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM14
Blizzard
Special
110
70 5 May freeze opponent.
TM25
Thunder
Special
110
70 10 May paralyze opponent.
TM23
Iron Tail
Physical
100
75 15 May lower opponent's Defense.
TM13
Ice Beam
Special
90
100 10 May freeze opponent.
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
Red Text
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NidoranF Level Up Moves

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

Lvl Move Desc
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.
5
Scratch
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

10
Tail Whip
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Status

Lowers opponent's Defense.
15
Fury Swipes
Power: 18
Acc: 80
PP: 15
Physical

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
20
Toxic Spikes
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
25
Double Kick
Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Physical

Hits twice in one turn.
30
Bite
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

May cause flinching.
35
Helping Hand
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
40
Toxic
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Status

Badly poisons opponent.
45
Flatter
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

Confuses opponent, but raises its Special Attack by two stages.
50
Crunch
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
55
Earth Power
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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NidoranF TM Moves

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

TM Move Desc
TM03
Water Pulse
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

May confuse opponent.
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.
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.
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.
TM28
Dig
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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.
TM36
Sludge Bomb
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May poison opponent.
TM40
Aerial Ace
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Physical

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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.
TM58
Endure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65
Shadow Claw
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
TM82
Sleep Talk
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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

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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NidoranF Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves NidoranF can learn.

Egg Move Desc
Counter
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Disable
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
Poison Tail
Power:
75
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
Skull Bash
Power: 130
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.
Supersonic
Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 20
Status

Confuses opponent.
Take Down
Power: 90
Acc: 85
PP: 20
Physical

User receives recoil damage.
Poison Fang
Power:
75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May badly poison opponent.
Focus Energy
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Increases critical hit ratio.
Charm
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
Beat Up
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Physical

Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
Venom Drench
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.
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