Type matchups
Damage Nidoran♀ takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison type, Nidoran♀ has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 47
- Defense
- 52
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 41
- Total
- 275
Nidoran♀ has a base stat total of 275, higher than 8% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (55). Its Attack (47) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 41 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 52 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Nidoran♀ can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle.
How to beat Nidoran♀
Nidoran♀ takes 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Solgaleo hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidoran♀'s Poison moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidoran♀'s Poison moves. Metagross hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidoran♀'s Poison moves.
Evolution
Nidoran♀ is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Nidoran♀ → Nidorina → Nidoqueen) and evolves into Nidorina.
Best counters to Nidoran♀
Frequently asked questions
What is Nidoran♀ weak to?
As a Poison type, Nidoran♀ takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What is Nidoran♀ resistant to?
Nidoran♀ resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Nidoran♀?
Strong type-based picks include Solgaleo, Dusk Necrozma and Metagross, which hit Nidoran♀ with super-effective attacks.