Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Nidoqueen flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 3 HP EVs.
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
Nidoqueen Weakness
Nidoqueen's Poison/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Surf 2x40-47% Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Obtain MethodPoni Wilds Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x85-100%KO Blizzard 2x56-67% Surf 2x69-82% Ice Beam 2x46-55% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Metagross builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Psychic 2x69-82% Zen Headbutt 2x80-95% Psyshock 2x62-73% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Land's Wrath 2x71-84% Dig 2x63-75% Bulldoze 2x48-56% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x63-75% Ice Beam 2x52-62% Frost Breath 2x35-42% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Latias's Psyshock hits Nidoqueen for 76-90%. Toxapex's Scald hits Nidoqueen for 35-41%.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Latias builds →Draco Meteor62-73% Psyshock 2x76-90% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Toxapex builds →Scald 2x35-41% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam26-30% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Ice Shard 2x61-72% Knock Off32-38% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidoqueen View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x63-74% Flamethrower31-37% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
The Poison/Ground-type Nidoqueen caps Nidoran♀ (female)'s chain at 505 stats. No daycare options for this one. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Nidoran F), and Nidoqueen peaks at 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Nidoqueen Best Moveset
Sheerforce isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and flexible EVs, Nidoqueen fills the hazard lead slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Nidoqueen best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Ice Beam
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Nidoqueen won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Sludge Wave anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Nidoqueen in Sun & Moon
Nidoqueen can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Nidoran♀ (female) from Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Nidoqueen in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain Nidoran♀ (female)
Step 3Nidoqueen ✓
Nidoqueen Guide
In Sun & Moon, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Nidoqueen. The 505 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier. Earthpower with Life Orb is the standard set.
Sheer Force is what you want on Nidoqueen. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Rivalry) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Nidoqueen worth using.
Base 76 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Nidoqueen is a mixed attacker with base 92 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sun & Moon, run Earthpower, Sludgewave, Ice Beam, and Stealth Rock on Nidoqueen. Earthpower is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Nidoqueen has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves