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Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen
Drill Pokémon
No. 31
HT1.3m
WT60kg
Lv. 16
Level Up
⇒
Use Moon Stone⇒

Nidoqueen

SWORD

Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack.

SHIELD

It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present.

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Encounters:

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Double Kick
fighting
Physical
30
100
30
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The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
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Poison Sting
poison
Physical
15
100
35
30
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
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Pay Day
normal
Physical
40
100
20
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Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
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Flatter
dark
Status
--
100
15
--
Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
nidorina
nidoran-f
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Scratch
normal
Physical
40
100
35
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Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
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Tail Whip
normal
Status
--
100
30
--
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.
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Fury Swipes
normal
Physical
18
80
15
--
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
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Toxic Spikes
poison
Status
--
--
20
--
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
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Mega Punch
normal
Physical
80
85
20
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The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
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Fire Punch
fire
Physical
75
100
15
10
The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Thunder Punch
electric
Physical
75
100
15
10
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Mega Kick
normal
Physical
120
75
5
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The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
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Surf
water
Special
90
100
15
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The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
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Ice Beam
ice
Special
90
100
10
10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
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Blizzard
ice
Special
110
70
5
10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
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Flamethrower
fire
Special
90
100
15
10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Focus Energy
normal
Status
--
--
30
--
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
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Fire Blast
fire
Special
110
85
5
10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Thunder
electric
Special
110
70
10
30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Beat Up
dark
Physical
--
100
10
--
The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
poison
ground

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.

Sheer Force (hidden)

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Base Stats:

HP: 90
ATT: 92
DEF: 87
SP. ATK: 75
SP. DEF: 85
SPE: 76
EVs: +3 HP
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Superpower
fighting
Physical
120
100
5
100
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
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Bite
dark
Physical
60
100
25
30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
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Crunch
dark
Physical
80
100
15
20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
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Growl
normal
Status
--
100
40
--
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
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Ice Punch
ice
Physical
75
100
15
10
The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
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Earth Power
ground
Special
90
100
10
10
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Thunderbolt
electric
Special
90
100
15
10
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Dig
ground
Physical
80
100
10
--
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
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Earthquake
ground
Physical
100
100
10
--
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
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Sludge Bomb
poison
Special
90
100
10
30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
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Outrage
dragon
Physical
120
100
10
--
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
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Icy Wind
ice
Special
55
95
15
100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
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Rock Slide
rock
Physical
75
90
10
30
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
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Charm
fairy
Status
--
100
20
--
The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.
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Uproar
normal
Special
90
100
10
--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
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Whirlpool
water
Special
35
85
15
100
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
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Body Slam
normal
Physical
85
100
15
30
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Hyper Beam
normal
Special
150
90
5
--
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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Thief
dark
Physical
60
100
25
--
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
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Iron Tail
steel
Physical
100
75
15
30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
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Taunt
dark
Status
--
100
20
--
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
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Shadow Ball
ghost
Special
80
100
15
20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Sandstorm
rock
Status
--
--
10
--
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
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Sand Tomb
ground
Physical
35
85
15
100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Damage:

normal
x1.0
fighting
x0.5
flying
x1.0
poison
x0.25
ground
x2.0
rock
x0.5
bug
x2.0
ghost
x1.0
steel
x1.0
fire
x1.0
water
x2.0
grass
x1.0
electric
x0
psychic
x2.0
ice
x2.0
dragon
x1.0
dark
x1.0
fairy
x0.5
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Rock Blast
rock
Physical
25
90
10
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The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
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Dragon Pulse
dragon
Special
85
100
10
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The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
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Venoshock
poison
Special
65
100
10
--
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
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Avalanche
ice
Physical
60
100
10
--
The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
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Sludge Wave
poison
Special
95
100
10
10
The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
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Helping Hand
normal
Status
--
--
20
--
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
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Rest
psychic
Status
--
--
5
--
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
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Mud Shot
ground
Special
55
95
15
100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
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Focus Blast
fighting
Special
120
70
5
10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Toxic
poison
Status
--
90
10
--
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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Substitute
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.
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Protect
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Attract
normal
Status
--
100
15
--
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
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Rain Dance
water
Status
--
--
5
--
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
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Poison Jab
poison
Physical
80
100
20
30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
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Shadow Claw
ghost
Physical
70
100
15
--
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
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Stone Edge
rock
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
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Stealth Rock
rock
Status
--
--
20
--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
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Scorching Sands
ground
Special
70
100
10
30
The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Snore
normal
Special
50
100
15
30
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
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Sunny Day
fire
Status
--
--
5
--
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
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Hex
ghost
Special
65
100
10
--
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
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Venom Drench
poison
Status
--
100
20
100
Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
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High Horsepower
ground
Physical
95
95
10
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The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
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Drill Run
ground
Physical
80
95
10
--
The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
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Endure
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Facade
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
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Rock Tomb
rock
Physical
60
95
15
100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
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Body Press
fighting
Physical
80
100
10
--
The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
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Throat Chop
dark
Physical
80
100
15
100
The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
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Sleep Talk
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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Fling
dark
Physical
--
100
10
--
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
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Brick Break
fighting
Physical
75
100
15
--
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
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Stomping Tantrum
ground
Physical
75
100
10
--
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
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Bulldoze
ground
Physical
60
100
20
100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
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Giga Impact
normal
Physical
150
90
5
--
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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Round
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.