Mixed
Balanced
41Speed · Very Slow

Is Nidoran♀ (female) Good in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Playthrough?

Nidoran♀ shows up early on Route 22 and leads to the much better Nidoqueen with a Moon Stone. Worth the early catch for the late payoff.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETTGTEEBEETTTEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3Nidoran FCatchableNidoqueenEvolveErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8BlueGym 9LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TraceChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Even

Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 11
RockGround
Rock Head
Tackle
Risky
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
HeadbuttRock Throw
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's team hits Nidoran♀ (female)'s weaknesses hard.

Risky
Psyduck
Lv 18
Water
Damp
Water GunConfusion
Risky
Starmie
Lv 19
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
ScaldPsywaveSwift
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's typing presses Nidoran♀ (female)'s defenses.

Risky
Voltorb
Lv 25
Electric
Soundproof
ThunderboltSwiftLight Screen
Risky
Magnemite
Lv 25
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSonic Boom
Risky
Raichu
Lv 26
Electric
Static
ThunderboltQuick AttackDouble Kick
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Tangela
Lv 33
Grass
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainSleep Powder
You Win
Weepinbell
Lv 33
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainPoison Jab
Even
Vileplume
Lv 34
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainMoonblast
Koga
Gym 5
Tough

Koga's team hits Nidoqueen's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
ToxicProtectSludge BombExplosion
Even
Muk
Lv 43
Poison
Stench
ToxicProtectSludge BombMoonblast
Risky
Golbat
Lv 43
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ToxicProtectFlyLeech Life
Risky
Venomoth
Lv 44
BugPoison
Shield Dust
Sludge BombProtectPsychicBug Buzz
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 43
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicReflectLight ScreenDouble Slap
Even
Slowbro
Lv 43
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
PsychicYawnSurfCalm Mind
Even
Jynx
Lv 43
IcePsychic
Oblivious
PsychicLovely KissIce Punch
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 44
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicNight Shade
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

Even
Magmar
Lv 47
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerLow KickConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 47
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzQuick AttackFury Attack
Even
Ninetales
Lv 47
Fire
Flash Fire
Fire BlastQuick Attack
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 48
Fire
Intimidate
Flare BlitzOutrageCrunch
Giovanni
Gym 8
Bad

Giovanni's Pokemon outpace and outclass Nidoqueen here.

Risky
Dugtrio
Lv 49
Ground
Sand Veil
EarthquakeSucker PunchSlash
Risky
Nidoqueen
Lv 49
PoisonGround
Poison Point
EarthquakeSuper FangCrunch
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 49
PoisonGround
Poison Point
EarthquakeHorn DrillMegahorn
Avoid
Rhydon
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeRock SlideMegahorn
Blue
Gym 9
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

Even
Tauros
Lv 66
Normal
Intimidate
Double EdgeEarthquakeRock SlideIron Tail
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 66
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallCrunchOutrageEarthquake
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 66
RockFlying
Rock Head
Rock SlideCrunchIron TailEarthquake
Even
Alakazam
Lv 66
Psychic
Synchronize
Dazzling GleamReflectPsychicFoul Play
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 66
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Power WhipPsychicStompLight Screen
Risky
Charizard
Lv 68
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastHyper BeamAir SlashDragon Pulse
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 51
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Aqua JetIce ShardWaterfall
Even
Jynx
Lv 51
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Lovely KissBlizzardPsychic
Risky
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Ice BeamSpike CannonHydro Pump
Even
Slowbro
Lv 51
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
PsychicSurfFlamethrower
Even
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Hydro PumpBlizzardDragon Pulse
Bruno
Elite Four
Tough

Bruno's team hits Nidoqueen's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Onix
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
Iron TailStealth RockEarthquake
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 52
Fighting
Limber
Brick BreakFeintRock Slide
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 52
Fighting
Keen Eye
Ice PunchThunder PunchFire Punch
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 52
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
SuperpowerWaterfallBody Slam
Risky
Machamp
Lv 53
Fighting
Guts
EarthquakeSuperpowerRock Slide
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's typing presses Nidoqueen's defenses.

Risky
Arbok
Lv 53
Poison
Intimidate
GlareCrunchPoison Jab
Avoid
Gengar
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
Will O WispShadow BallSludge Bomb
Risky
Golbat
Lv 53
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air SlashCrunchQuick Attack
Risky
Weezing
Lv 53
Poison
Levitate
Sludge BombShadow BallThunderbolt
Avoid
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
Dazzling GleamShadow BallSludge Bomb
Lance
Elite Four
Tough

Lance's team hits Nidoqueen's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Seadra
Lv 54
Water
Poison Point
Hydro PumpDragon PulseHyper Beam
Avoid
Aerodactyl
Lv 54
RockFlying
Rock Head
Rock SlideEarthquakeHyper Beam
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 54
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallIron TailHyper Beam
Risky
Charizard
Lv 54
FireFlying
Blaze
Air SlashDragon PulseHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
OutrageFire PunchHyper Beam
Trace
Champion
Even

Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Trace's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Quick AttackAir SlashHeat Wave
Even
Vileplume
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Solar BeamReflectSludge Bomb
Risky
Marowak
Lv 56
Ground
Rock Head
Fire PunchBonemerangBrick Break
Even
Rapidash
Lv 56
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzQuick AttackPoison Jab
Even
Slowbro
Lv 56
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
PsychicSurfLight Screen
Even
Jolteon
Lv 57
Electric
Volt Absorb
ThunderQuick AttackPin Missile
Catchable
Available after Badge 3
Type
Poison

Catch Nidoran F on Route 9 (walking, Lv 17-22).

View Nidoran F locations

Evolve Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidoqueen
Use Moon Stone
Type
PoisonGround

You can pick up the Moon Stone in Mt. Moon. 1 other location is also available.

View Nidoqueen locations

How to Get Nidoran♀ (female) in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

A handful of locations for Nidoran♀ (female) with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.

Where To Catch Nidoran♀ (female) in LGPE

To get Nidoran♀ (female), start by catching Nidoran♀ (female) through walking encounters at Lv. 3-46. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Nidoran♀ (female)
    Step 1Nidoran♀ (female)
    Route 22
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 9
    Lv.17-22Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 10
    Lv.18-23Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 23
    Lv.41-46Grass
    Rate 10%
  2. Nidorina
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Nidorina
    Route 9
    Lv.17-22Grass
    Rate 5%
    Route 10
    Lv.18-23Grass
    Rate 5%
    Route 23
    Lv.41-46Grass
    Rate 19%
    or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
  3. Nidoqueen
    Step 3Catch or Evolve into Nidoqueen
    Route 23
    Lv.41-46Grass
    Rate 1%
    or evolve from Nidorina (Step 2)

Nidoran♀ (female) Weakness

Ground and Psychic moves hit Nidoran♀ (female) for super-effective damage. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Nidoran♀ (female)'s Poison typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.

Nidoran♀ (female) Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy

What is Nidoran♀ (female) Weak Against

Good
2Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Nidoran♀ (female) Strong Against

2Strong
4Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Nidoran♀ (female)

Nidoran♀ (female) Evolutions

The three-stage chain from Nidoran♀ (female) through Nidorina ends here at Nidoran♀ (female). Want more? Breed for Nidoran♀ (female) eggs. A decent partner pool available via two egg groups. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Nidorina
Poison
Nidoqueen
PoisonGround
HP
55
70+15
90+20
ATK
47
62+15
92+30
DEF
52
67+15
87+20
SP.ATK
40
55+15
75+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
85+30
SPE
41
56+15
76+20
BST
275D-Tier
365D-Tier+90
505C-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed
Breeding is not available in this game

LGPE Nidoran♀ (female) Best Moveset

Poison pre-evolution at 47 Attack and 41 Speed. The moveset has nothing at these numbers. Evolve through to Nidoqueen where Poison/Ground TermStab and real bulk make the typing competitive.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves List

The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Nidoran♀ (female)'s coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab for same-type damage. Blizzard and Ice Beam are the payoff moves.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 3
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 6
Poison Sting
D2210035Poison
Lv 9
Double Kick
D3010030Fighting
Lv 12
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 15
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Lv 18
Toxic
C9010Poison
Lv 21
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 24
Crunch
D8010015Dark
Lv 27
Super Fang
D9010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM51
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM10
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM12
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM01
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM03
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
TM55
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM19
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM26
Poison Jab
S12010020Poison
TM07
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM09
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM05
Rest
C10Psychic
TM52
Sludge Bomb
S13510010Poison
TM08
Substitute
C10Normal
TM38
Thunder
D1107010Electric
TM36
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM27
Toxic
C9010Poison

Egg Moves

Nidoran♀ (female) doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Nidoran♀ (female) can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP55
D
Attack47
D
Defense52
D
Sp. Atk40
D
Sp. Def40
D
Speed41
D
Total275
Details
Catch Rate
Easy235 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight7.0 kg
Base XP55
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
HustleHidden Ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

A mild-mannered Pokémon that does not like to fight. Beware—its small horn secretes venom.

Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Pokemon Let's Go Eevee

Nidoran♀ (female) Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Guide

  • In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Nidoran♀ (female) at 275 BST is a stepping stone. Evolve it when you can for a real stat jump.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Nidoran%e2%99%80 Female appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Nidoran%e2%99%80 Female have the longest track record of availability in the series.

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