Nidoran♂ (read Nidoran Male) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Nidorino when fed 25 candies and its final evolution is Nidoking. Nidoran♂ is the male counterpart of Nidoran♀.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Nidoran♂ is part of a three-member family.
Availability
- Nidoran♂ was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Nidoran♂ was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund on July 4th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Nidoran♂ was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Event on July 10th, 2020.
- Shiny form of Shadow Nidoran♂ was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on February 1st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Wild |
737 799 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
491 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
491 614 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 2,803
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
369 | Field Research: Explore 1 km: Galarian Expedition Make 10 Nice Throws: World of Wonders Catch 10 Pokémon: Ultra Space Wonders Catch 5 Pokémon: 2021 Apr Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Team GO Rocket Celebration & Kanto Celebration Event Catch a Poison-type Pokémon: Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ Limited Research Catch 2 different species of Pokémon: Pokémon HOME Event Catch a Nidoran♀: Friend Fest Make 2 Great Curveball Throws in a row; Win 3 Gym battles; Win a raid; Hatch an Egg; Evolve 3 Pokémon: Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund Special Research/Timed Research: World of Wonders - 5th part: Catch 30 Pokémon Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ Limited Research (26 encounters) Pokémon HOME Event - 2nd part: Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
GO Snapshot |
737 | Obtainable during: The Seasons Change: Part 2: 2020 Oct 12 - 19 (up to 2 per day) |
Team GO Rocket |
194 319 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2020 Jul 10 - 2023 Jan 31 Rescuing from Leaders: Arlo: 2023 Feb 1 - Mar 25 |