Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl NidoranM

NidoranM

Poison Pin Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl NidoranM is a Poison Type Poison Pin Pokémon, with a 30.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. NidoranM can be found with as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 273 combined Base Stats.

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NidoranM Stats & Abilities
NidoranM Evolutions
NidoranM Locations
NidoranM Weakness
NidoranM Best Moves
NidoranM Level Up Moves
NidoranM TM Moves
NidoranM Egg Moves
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NidoranM Stats and Abilities

Based on NidoranM Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. NidoranM Highest IV Stat is Attack 57 and the Lowest being Defense 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	46	202	296
E	Attack	57	107	234
F	Defense	40	76	196
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	50	94	218
F	Total	273


NidoranM	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Attack
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 NidoranM in BDSP

NidoranM requires ( Level 16) to evolve into Nidorino and then ( Moon Stone) to evolve into Nidoking.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
NidoranM	Level 16 →	Nidorino	Moon Stone →	Nidoking

Where To Find NidoranM in BDSP

NidoranM 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%	Nidorino Lv. 22
Route 221	100 - 20%	Nidorino Lv. 22
Route 201	100 - 20%	NidoranM Lv. 2
Stargleam Cavern	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
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Riverbank Cave	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	NidoranM Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Nidorino Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl NidoranM Weakness

NidoranM is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause NidoranM 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 NidoranM Weak Against?


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

What pokemon is NidoranM Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi
A	Togekiss
A	Tangrowth
A	Crobat
A	Infernape

Best Moves NidoranM in BDSP

Best Moveset for NidoranM 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	Poison Jab	Physical	120	100	20	May poison the opponent.
30	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25
5	Peck	Physical	35	100	35

Best Moveset for NidoranM 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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NidoranM Lv Up Moves

NidoranM TM Moves

NidoranM Egg Moves

NidoranM Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Poison Sting	Power: 22.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
5	Peck	Power: 35 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
10	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
15	Fury Attack	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 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	Horn Attack	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
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	Poison Jab	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
55	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

NidoranM TM Moves

List of Moves NidoranM 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.
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.

NidoranM Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves NidoranM can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Confusion	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
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.
Head Smash	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Poison Tail	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
Sucker Punch	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Horn Drill	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
Thrash	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
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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