Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Nidoqueen flexibility. HP 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.
The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Nidoqueen Weakness
Nidoqueen's Poison/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Starmie threatens a KO with Surf (88-103%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Ice Beam 2x58-69% Surf 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Jirachi builds →
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 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin14-16% Earthquake 2x81-96% Explosion67-79% Psychic 2x49-58% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball19-22% Rock Slide9-10% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Evolve Nidoran♀ (female) using a Moon Stone to get Nidoqueen. At 495 stats, this Poison/Ground type caps the chain without any egg option. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+45 over Nidoran F), and Nidoqueen peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
FireRed & LeafGreen Nidoqueen Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Poison Point supports the gameplan, and max Attack and Speed EVs mean Nidoqueen doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Fighting coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Nidoqueen best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Sludge Bomb anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Nidoqueen in FireRed & LeafGreen
You're catching Nidoran♀ (female) first, not Nidoqueen. Nidoran♀ (female) appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in FireRed & LeafGreen
Nidoran♀ (female) is your first catch on the way to Nidoqueen. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 6-33 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)Route 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.6-7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 3FireRedGrass Lv.6 RouteRareEarlySafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastFireRedGrass Lv.24 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidRoute 5FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)Underground Path 5-6FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)
Step 2Catch or Evolve NidorinaSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.33 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.31 FacilityRareLateRoute 11FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidorino)or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Step 3Nidoqueen ✓
Nidoqueen Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Nidoqueen. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Earthquake, Superpower, Sludge Bomb, and Shadow Ball on Nidoqueen. Earthquake is the most common pick at 21% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves