Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & 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.

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NidoranF Stats & Abilities
NidoranF Evolutions
NidoranF Locations
NidoranF Weakness
NidoranF Best Moves
NidoranF Level Up Moves
NidoranF TM Moves
NidoranF Egg Moves
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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	HP	55	220	314
F	Attack	47	89	212
F	Defense	52	98	223
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	41	78	199
F	Total	275


NidoranF	Detail
Best Nature	Impish ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 HP
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (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.

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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

Best Moves NidoranF in BDSP

Best Moveset for NidoranF Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	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	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

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NidoranF Lv Up Moves

NidoranF TM Moves

NidoranF Egg Moves

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.

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.

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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