Mixed
Balanced
41Speed · Very Slow

Is Nidoran♀ (female) Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Available only through breeding in Alola. The Nidoqueen payoff is solid but the breeding effort puts it behind native catches like Mudsdale and Gastrodon.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETTTETBTTEBBTTTTIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4Nidoran FTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Even
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
You Win
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Tough

Hala's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Risky
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Risky
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Risky
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Risky
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Tough

Lana's typing presses Nidoran♀ (female)'s defenses.

Risky
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Risky
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Risky
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Tough

Kiawe's typing presses Nidoran♀ (female)'s defenses.

Risky
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Avoid
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Even

Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.

Even
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Tough

Olivia's typing presses Nidoran♀ (female)'s defenses.

Risky
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Even
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Bad

Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Nidoran♀ (female) here.

Risky
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Tough

Acerola's typing presses Nidoran♀ (female)'s defenses.

Even
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Risky
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Risky
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Even
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Even

Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Bad

Hapu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Nidoran♀ (female) here.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Avoid
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Avoid
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Avoid
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Bad

Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Nidoran♀ (female) here.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Risky
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Tough

Olivia's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Risky
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Even
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Risky
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Tough

Acerola's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Risky
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
Risky
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Risky
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Risky
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Tough

Kahili's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Risky
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Risky
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Risky
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Risky
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

You Win
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Risky
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Even
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Risky
Incineroar
Lv 68
FireDark
Blaze
Flare BlitzDarkest LariatOutrageCross Chop
Trade
Trade only
Type
Poison

Nidoran F cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Nidoran F locations

How to Get Nidoran♀ (female) in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Nidoran♀ (female) isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Nidoran♀ (female) from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. The evolution path from Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidoran♀ (female) is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Nidoran♀ (female) in USUM

  1. Nidoran♀ (female)
    Step 1Nidoran♀ (female)
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee via Walking · Route 22, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Yellow
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Yellow via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 36. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Walking · National Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 201. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Nidorina
    Step 2Evolve into Nidorina
  3. Nidoqueen
    Step 3Evolve into Nidoqueen

Nidoran♀ (female) Weakness

Ground and Psychic moves hit Nidoran♀ (female) for super-effective damage. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Nidoran♀ (female)'s Poison typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.

Nidoran♀ (female) Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy

What is Nidoran♀ (female) Weak Against

Good
2Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Nidoran♀ (female) Strong Against

2Strong
4Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Nidoran♀ (female)

Nidoran♀ (female) Evolutions

The three-stage chain from Nidoran♀ (female) through Nidorina ends here at Nidoran♀ (female). Want more? Breed for Nidoran♀ (female) eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Nidorina
Poison
Nidoqueen
PoisonGround
HP
55
70+15
90+20
ATK
47
62+15
92+30
DEF
52
67+15
87+20
SP.ATK
40
55+15
75+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
85+30
SPE
41
56+15
76+20
BST
275D-Tier
365D-Tier+90
505C-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Nidoran♀ (female) to get Nidoran F eggs using 218 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Charm, Chip Away and 11 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
100.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
14moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosvenusaurcharizardblastoisemeganiumferaligatrsceptileswampert

USUM Nidoran♀ (female) Best Moveset

Poison at 47 Attack with AbilityPoison Point threatening status on contact, AbilityRivalry adjusting damage by opponent gender, and AbilityHustle raising Attack at accuracy cost. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Nidoqueen two evolutions away earns B-tier through AbilitySheer Force.

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves List

Without breeding, Nidoran♀ (female) misses out on Beat Up and Charm. That's 14 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 7
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 9
Double Kick
D3010030Fighting
Lv 13
Poison Sting
D2210035Poison
Lv 19
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 21
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 25
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Lv 31
Toxic Spikes
C20Poison
Lv 33
Flatter
10015Dark
Lv 37
Crunch
D8010015Dark
Lv 43
Captivate
10020Normal
Lv 45
Poison Fang
S7510015Poison

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM84
Poison Jab
S12010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
S13510010Poison
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1107010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM09
Venoshock
S9710010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Beat Up
10010Dark
Egg
Charm
D10020Fairy
Egg
Chip Away
7010020Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Disable
D10020Normal
Egg
Endure+4
C10Normal
Egg
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Egg
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Egg
Poison Tail
7510025Poison
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Skull Bash
C13010010Normal
Egg
Supersonic
5520Normal
Egg
Take Down
D908520Normal
Egg
Venom Drench
D10020Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Tutor
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP55
D
Attack47
D
Defense52
D
Sp. Atk40
D
Sp. Def40
D
Speed41
D
Total275
Details
Catch Rate
Easy235 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight7.0 kg
Base XP55
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
HustleHidden Ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source

Nidoran♀ (female) Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Nidoran♀ (female) at 275 BST is a stepping stone. Evolve it when you can for a real stat jump.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Nidoran%e2%99%80 Female appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Nidoran%e2%99%80 Female have the longest track record of availability in the series.

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