Electric moves don't affect Nidoqueen at all — that's the advantage of Poison/Ground typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. 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 body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
Nidoqueen Weakness
AvgNidoqueen's Poison/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic moves. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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
an ability isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and flexible EVs EVs, Nidoqueen fills the attacker slot reliably. A nature nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Nidoqueen Moveset
- Earthquake
- Moonlight
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Mud-Slap anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You're catching Nidoran♀ (female) first, not Nidoqueen. Nidoran♀ (female) appears at solid 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 Gold & Silver
Nidoran♀ (female) is your first catch on the way to Nidoqueen. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-23 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)EFFORTLESSRoute 35GoldGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 35GoldGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 35SilverGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 35SilverGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 36SilverGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 36GoldGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve NidorinaEFFORTLESSRoute 13GoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 13SilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14GoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14SilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15SilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15GoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteor 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.
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