
Is Nidoqueen Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Moon Stone evolution available before Misty. Poison/Ground with AbilityPoison Point handles Surge, Koga, and Giovanni. Contributes against the E4 through Ground coverage. The early evolution makes Nidoqueen one of the fastest fully evolved Pokemon you can field in FRLG. Learns through TMs rather than level-up after evolving.
Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Nidorina trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Nidorina trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Nidoqueen resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.
Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Nidoran F on Route 3 (walking, Lv 6, rare).
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 47DarkCrunch80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Nidoran♀ (female) should hit Level 16 before you reach Misty, at typical leveling pace.
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 53DarkCrunch80100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
You can pick up the Moon Stone in Mt. Moon. 3 other locations are also available.
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- LV 43FightingSuperpower120100%5
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Giovanni
- TM26GroundEarthquake150100%10
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Nidoqueen in FireRed & LeafGreen
Moon Stone on Nidorina. Nidoqueen can't be caught wild, and Moon Stones are limited in FRLG so pick carefully.
Catch Nidoran♀ (female) or Nidorina at any of these 5 spots to eventually evolve into Nidoqueen.
Encountered via tall grass encounters
- 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)
- 2
- 3Evolve NidoqueenUse Moon Stone
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in FRLG
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 3Lv.6-7GrassLeafGreenRate 14%Route 3Lv.6GrassFireRedRate 1%Route 5Lv.7In-game tradeFireRedLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)Underground Path 5-6Lv.7In-game tradeFireRedLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)
Step 2Catch or Evolve NidorinaSafari Zone - NorthLv.30FloorLeafGreenRate 10%Safari Zone - WestLv.30FloorLeafGreenRate 10%Safari Zone - NorthLv.30FloorFireRedRate 5%Route 11Lv.16In-game tradeFireRedLimitedTrade for (give Nidorino)or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Step 3Nidoqueen ✓
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
What is Nidoqueen Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Nidoqueen
Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Water Pulse 2x31-37% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x51-61% Dig 2x25-31% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Water Pulse 2x31-37% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x51-61% Dig 2x25-31% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Ice Beam 2x30-36% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x68-81% Ice Beam 2x54-64% Dig 2x23-28% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x61-72% Waterfall 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x34-40% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Ice Beam 2x44-52% Water Pulse 2x28-34% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x68-80% Ice Beam 2x31-38% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x81-96% Ice Beam 2x54-64% Dig 2x24-29% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Surf 2x52-62% Ice Beam 2x35-41% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x111-131%KO | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Surf 2x46-54% Ice Beam 2x46-54% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x68-80% Ice Beam 2x31-38% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x111-131%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x81-96% Ice Beam 2x54-64% Dig 2x24-29% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Lapras builds →Surf 2x68-80% Ice Beam 2x68-80% Psychic 2x44-52% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Surf 2x52-62% Ice Beam 2x35-41% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Ice Beam 2x29-35% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x108-127%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x78-92% Ice Beam 2x52-62% Dig 2x22-27% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Lapras builds →Surf 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x65-77% Psychic 2x41-49% | ||
Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x65-77% Earthquake 2x44-51% Ice Beam 2x44-51% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Ice Beam 2x30-35% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x111-131%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x62-74% Hydro Pump 2x65-76% Ice Beam 2x34-40% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Ice Beam 2x27-33% Surf 2x27-33% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x72-85% Water Pulse 2x31-36% | ||
Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodBirth Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x155-182%KO Ice Beam 2x70-83% Water Pulse 2x45-53% | ||
Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodCerulean Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Mewtwo builds →Psychic 2x103-122%KO Ice Beam 2x72-85% Earthquake 2x55-65% Water Pulse 2x46-55% | ||
Lugia Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Lugia builds →Psychic 2x65-77% Earthquake 2x47-56% Hydro Pump 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x45-54% | ||
Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Suicune builds →Surf 2x68-81% Ice Beam 2x45-54% Dig 2x25-29% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Blissey's Ice Beam hits Nidoqueen for 54-63%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (86-101%).
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Blissey builds →Ice Beam 2x54-63% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide16-19% Earthquake 2x86-101%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Zapdos builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball19-22% Rock Slide9-10% | ||
Nidoqueen Evolutions
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
FRLG Nidoqueen Best Moveset
Poison/Ground provides an Electric immunity that most Poison types lack. 92 Attack fires MoveEarthquake for Ground TermStab on the physical side. AbilityPoison Point poisons on contact. The moveset mixes physical Ground damage with special coverage from MoveIce Beam and MoveThunderbolt, though 76 Speed limits how often Nidoqueen acts first.
Best Build
Nidoqueen best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
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 FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Nidoqueen is obtained in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen by evolving Nidorina using a Moon Stone.
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 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves