Type matchups
Damage Nidoqueen takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Poison/Ground type, Nidoqueen has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Poison/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 92
- Defense
- 87
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 76
- Total
- 505
Nidoqueen has a base stat total of 505, higher than 67% of Pokémon. With Attack (92) well above Sp. Atk (75), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 76 is middling (faster than 59% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 87 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Nidoqueen can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry and Sheer Force.
How to beat Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen takes 2× damage from Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Poison, Rock, Bug and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Landorus hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nidoqueen's Ground moves and resists its Poison moves. Therian Landorus hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nidoqueen's Ground moves and resists its Poison moves. Gliscor hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nidoqueen's Ground moves and resists its Poison moves.
Evolution
Nidoqueen is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Nidoran♀ → Nidorina → Nidoqueen), evolving from Nidorina.
Best counters to Nidoqueen
Other Poison/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Nidoqueen weak to?
As a Poison/Ground type, Nidoqueen takes super-effective damage from Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Nidoqueen resistant to?
Nidoqueen resists Fighting, Rock, Bug, Fairy and Poison (¼×) moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Nidoqueen?
Strong type-based picks include Landorus, Therian Landorus and Gliscor, which hit Nidoqueen with super-effective attacks.