Electric moves don't affect Nidoqueen at all — that's the advantage of Poison/Ground typing. Sheer Force drops secondary effects for a straight power boost. An original Gen 1 pick. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
An unusually even spread gives Nidoqueen flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 3 HP EVs.
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Nidoqueen Weakness
AvgNidoqueen's Poison/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic moves. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
The Poison/Ground-type Nidoqueen caps Nidoran♀ (female)'s chain at 505 stats. No daycare options for this one. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Nidoran F), and Nidoqueen peaks at 505 total stats.
How to Evolve
Toxic Spikes is the priority every time Nidoqueen comes in. Relaxed nature and flexible EVs EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Black Sludge provides Poison-type passive recovery. Poison Point rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Nidoqueen Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Sludge Wave anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Nidoqueen doesn't appear wild. Catch Nidoran♀ (female) instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Nidoqueen. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Nidoqueen, start by catching Nidoran♀ (female) through walking and special encounters at Lv. 2-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)CHALLENGINGRoute 201Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.320%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 201Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.22%EarlyRouteBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve NidorinaCHALLENGINGValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.21-2220%MidWaterCHALLENGINGRoute 221Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.2920%MidRouteLEGENDARYValor LakefrontShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.222%MidWaterLEGENDARYRoute 221Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.302%MidRouteBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameor evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Step 3Nidoqueen ✓
Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Nidoqueen. The 505 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Sheer Force is what you want on Nidoqueen. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Rivalry) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Nidoqueen worth using.
Base 76 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Nidoqueen is a mixed attacker — base 92 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Nidoqueen appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A