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.
It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
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
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Nidoqueen comes in. Bold nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Sheerforce rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Nidoqueen Moveset
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Nidoqueen. The 3-stage chain runs through Nidoran♀ (female), which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in X & Y
The path to Nidoqueen starts with Nidoran♀ (female) at Lv. 11-21 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)EASYRoute 11YGrassLv.11UncommonEarlyRouteHorde battleEASYRoute 11XGrassLv.11UncommonEarlyRouteHorde battle
Step 2Catch or Evolve NidorinaCHALLENGINGRoute 11YGrassLv.21RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 11XGrassLv.21RareMidRouteor 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 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