Nidoran♂

PoisonPoison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (hidden)

Route 36 · Lv 12 Route 46 · Lv 2-4 Route 46 · Lv 2-4 Open in the guide Compare

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Route 36 (Grass (swarm), Lv 12), and in 1 more area. Its type (Poison), base stats (total 273) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 2 of its 15 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Toxic and Earth Power.

Level-up moves 17

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Leer The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.	Normal	Stat	—	100	30
1	Poison Sting The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100	35
1	Peck The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.	Flying	Phys	35	100	35
5	Peck The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.	Flying	Phys	35	100	35
8	Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
13	Poison Sting The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100	35
16	Fury Attack The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.	Normal	Phys	15	85	20
17	Double Kick The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.	Fighting	Phys	30	100	30
25	Toxic Spikes The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.	Poison	Stat	—	—	20
25	Horn Attack The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.	Normal	Phys	65	100	25
30	Helping Hand A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.	Normal	Stat	—	—	20
39	Flatter Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	Dark	Stat	—	100	15
40	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Poison	Stat	—	90	10
43	Poison Jab The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.	Poison	Phys	80	100	20
43	Captivate If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Normal	Stat	—	100	20
45	Horn Drill The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.	Normal	Phys	—	30	5
55	Earth Power The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.	Ground	Spec	90	100	10

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 33

#	Move · where to get it	Type	Pow
TM03	Water Pulse	Water	60
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	60
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	90
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	110
TM17	Protect	Normal	—
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	—
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—
TM23	Iron Tail	Steel	100
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90
TM25	Thunder	Electric	110
TM27	Return	Normal	—
TM28	Dig	Ground	80
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM34	Shock Wave	Electric	60
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90
TM42	Facade	Normal	70
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	70
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM45	Attract	Normal	—
TM46	Thief	Dark	60
TM58	Endure	Normal	—
TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70
TM78	Captivate	Normal	—
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	—
TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	80
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—
HM01	Cut	Normal	50
HM04	Strength	Normal	80
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	40

Where to find Nidoran♂

Area	Method	Level
Route 36	Grass (swarm)	12
Route 46	Grass (night)	2-4
Route 46	Grass (night, Hoenn Sound)	2-4
Route 46	Grass (night, Sinnoh Sound)	2-4

Other changes in this game

Evolves into Nidorino — at level 16
Egg moves: Counter, Disable, Supersonic, Take Down, Amnesia, Confusion, Beat Up, Sucker Punch, Head Smash
Tutor moves: Mud-Slap, Snore, Helping Hand, Sucker Punch, Super Fang, Headbutt