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.
Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack.
It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present.
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 11 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and High Horsepower anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Nidoqueen. The 3-stage chain runs through Nidoran♀ (female), which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in Sword & Shield
Nidoran♀ (female) is your first catch on the way to Nidoqueen. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)EFFORTLESSOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6535%PostNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6535%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostRainingEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6525%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6525%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6521%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6521%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6521%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6521%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6521%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6517%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostRainingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostRainingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into Nidorina
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 physical attacker with base 92 Attack. 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