#032 · Pokémon Sour Crystal
Nidoran♂
Poison
In Sour Crystal: First found in National Park (Grass (morning), Lv 10-14), and in 6 more areas. Its type (Poison) and base stats (total 273) are the same as in the official games. 9 of its 11 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Leer and Peck.
Level-up moves 11
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer Reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Poison Sting An attack that may poison the target (30% chance). | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Peck Jabs the foe with a beak, etc. | Flying | Phys | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| 10 | Focus Energy Raises the critical hit ratio. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 14 | Double Kick A double kicking attack. | Fighting | Phys | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 19 | Fury Attack Jabs the target 2-5 times. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 23 | Horn Attack An attack using a horn to jab. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100 | 25 |
| 27 | Swagger Causes confusion and raises ATTACK (100% chance). | Normal | Stat | — | 90 | 15 |
| 32 | Dig 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Toxic A poison move with increasing damage. | Poison | Stat | — | 90 | 10 |
| 40 | Horn Drill A one-hit KO, drill attack. | Normal | Phys | — | 30 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 25
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest - Given by a man atop the ledge southeast of the pond | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon City - Celadon Mansion Roof, from the man inside after listening to his story at night | ??? | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City - Prize for defeating Janine | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 - From the man near the Sudowoodo as a reward for getting rid of it | Fighting | 40 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage - From the man in the northwestern house | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Goldenrod Radio Tower (gift from Woman on 3F after defeating Team Rocket) | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Snore Moomoo Farm (Given by woman after feeding seven Oran Berries to Moomoo) | Normal | 50 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod Game Corner - 6,500 coins | Ice | 120 |
| TM17 | Protect Celadon Department Store | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Slowpoke Well B2F | Water | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower 1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has low enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Olivine City - Prize for defeating Jasmine | Steel | 100 |
| TM25 | Thunder Goldenrod Game Corner - 6,500 coins | Electric | 120 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig National Park | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap Violet City - Prize for defeating Falkner | Ground | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner - 1,500 coins | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Department Store basement | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb Route 43 - Given by the guard in the toll building after defeating Team Rocket | Poison | 90 |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Mt. Mortar 2F | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City - Prize for defeating Whitney | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Team Rocket HQ B2F | Dark | 60 |
Where to find Nidoran♂
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Grass (morning) | 10-14 | |
| National Park | Grass (morning) | 15-18 | |
| National Park | Grass (day) | 10-14 | |
| National Park | Grass (day) | 15-18 | |
| National Park | Swarm | 10-14 | |
| Safari Zone Area 1 | Grass (night) | 5 | |
| Safari Zone Area 2 | Safari Zone (morning) | 17-24 | |
| Safari Zone Area 2 | Safari Zone (morning) | 20-27 | |
| Safari Zone Area 2 | Safari Zone (day) | 17-24 | |
| Safari Zone Area 2 | Safari Zone (day) | 20-27 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Grass (morning) | 5 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (morning) | 22-32 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (morning) | 32-42 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (day) | 22-32 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (day) | 32-42 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (night) | 22-32 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Safari Zone (night) | 32-42 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (morning) | 24-32 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (morning) | 34-42 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (day) | 24-32 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (day) | 34-42 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (night) | 24-28 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 2 | Safari Zone (night) | 34-38 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (morning) | 22-34 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (morning) | 32-44 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (day) | 22-34 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (day) | 32-44 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (night) | 22-34 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (night) | 32-44 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (morning) | 25-33 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (morning) | 35-43 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (day) | 22-34 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (day) | 35-43 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (night) | 22-31 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (night) | 32-41 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Nidorino at level 16
- The Poison Pin Pokémon
- 0.5 m, 9.1 kg
- Catch rate 235
- Base experience 60
- Growth rate: Medium Slow
- Egg groups: Monster / Ground
- Hatches in 20 egg cycles
- Egg moves: Amnesia, Beat Up, Confusion, Counter, Disable, Skull Bash, Supersonic, Take Down