Pokédex - Nidoran♂ (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Nidoran♂]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/32.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #032 |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) |
| Type | POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Nidoran♂]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAJklEQVQ4jWNgGNbgPw42fQ1AxhRpJtmQYWAANkNIBhQbgGzIcAYA/5Qp1yqxvYMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Purple |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 235 |
| Base Experience | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Always male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Poison Point, Rivalry |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Nidoran♂
| HP | 46 |
| Attack | 57 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Nidoran♂ - Poison Pin Pokémon
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
French
Nidoran♂ - Pokémon Venepic
Il jauge le terrain en laissant ses oreilles dépasser de l’herbe. Il se défend avec sa corne toxique.
German
Nidoran♂ - Giftdorn
Es untersucht die Umgebung, indem es die Ohren spitzt und lauscht. Sein giftiges Horn schützt es.
Spanish
Nidoran♂ - Pokémon Pin Veneno
Saca las orejas por encima de la hierba para explorar el territorio. Le protege su cuerno venenoso.
Italian
Nidoran♂ - Pokémon Velenago
Esamina l’ambiente circostante ten- dendo le orecchie fuori dall’erba. Si protegge con il corno velenoso.
Japanese
ニドラン♂ (NIDORAN♂) - どくばりポケモン (DokubariPOKEMON)
くさむらのうえにみみだけだして まわりのけはいをさぐる。 もうどくのツノでみをまもる。 (Kusamuranouenimimidakedashite mawarinokehaiwosaguru. moudokunoTSUNOdemiwomamoru. )
Evolutions (When Nidoran♂ Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Nidoran♂)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 201 (With Poké Radar) | 2-3 | 11% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 7 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 9 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 13 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 19 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 21 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Ally | |
| 31 | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 33 | Flatter | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 43 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 45 | Horn Drill | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Nidoran♂ learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Nidoran♂ can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Captivate
- Level 43
- TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double Kick
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 12
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
Flatter
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 38
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Focus Energy
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 7
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
Head SmashHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Helping Hand
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Horn Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
Horn Drill
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
LeerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
PeckRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Poison Jab
- Level 37
- TM84
Poison Sting
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Secret PowerTM43
Shadow ClawTM65
Shock WaveTM34
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sucker Punch
- Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Super FangHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SupersonicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Toxic SpikesLevel 31
Water PulseTM03