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Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground and Psychic attacks. Its max CP is 973. The best moves for this Pokémon are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb. Spawns are boosted in Cloudy weather. Shiny Nidoran♂ is available.

Stats

Max CP
973 CP
Attack
105 ATK
Defense
76 DEF
Stamina
130 HP
Buddy distance
3 km
Released
Yes
Shiny released
Yes

Type Effect

POISON
Resistant
Weak

Best Moveset

Nidoran♂'s best moveset is Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb, with 4.36 DPS and 26.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.
Poison Sting
Sludge Bomb
DPS4.36
TDO26.8
Weather

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nidoran♂25 CandyNidorino
Nidorino100 CandyNidoking
  • Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino which costs 25 Candy.
  • Nidorino evolves into Nidoking which costs 100 Candy.

Family

A list of Pokémon related to Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO, including evolutions and Mega forms.