[[Category:Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Purple Pokémon]]
Nidoran♂ (ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Poison-type Pokémon and is the male counterpart to Nidoran♀. It can evolve into a Nidorino starting at level 16.
Appearance
Nidoran♂ is a small, rabbit-based Pokémon with large ears, whiskers and front teeth. They are covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♂ is threatened. Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, Nidoran♀. It has darker spots all over it's body.
Special Abilities
Its large horns can secrete a powerful venom, unlike its female counterpart, the size of the horns is indicative of the strength of the venom. It also has unique muscles around its ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.
In Anime
Nidoran♂ with its counterpart, Nidoran♀, were featured in the episode Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon? . A young boy named Ralph owned a Nidoran♂ which evolved into a Nidorino after kissing his friend Emily's Nidoran♀.
In Game
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Red and Blue | Route 22, Safari Zone | Common (Red) Rare (Blue) |
| Yellow | Route 2, 9, 10, 22, Safari Zone | Common |
| Gold and Silver | Route 35, 36 | Common |
| Crystal | Route 35, National Park | Common |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Route 3, Safari Zone areas 1, 2, and 3 (FireRed) Route 3, Safari Zone areas 1 and 3 (LeafGreen) |
Common (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) |
| Emerald | Trade | None |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 201 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
| Platinum | Route 201 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 35, 36 | Uncommon |
| Black and White | White Forest (White only) | Uncommon |
Pokédex Entries
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Learnset
Generation I
Main article: Nidoran♂/Learnset Generation I
Origins
Nidoran♂'s name may be based on the word needle. It may also be based from the word cnidarian which are stinging animals. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The ♂ in its name is an indication of its male gender.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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