Nidorina (#30) - Nidoqueen - Nidoran ♂ (#32)
General
Name (Japanese), Number	Nidoqueen (Nidoqueen), 31
Stage	Stage 2
Evolves from	Nidorina
Battle¹
Hit points	90
Attack	82
Defense	87
Speed	76
Special²	75
Special attack	75
Special defense	85
Biological
Species	Drill Pokémon
Types	Poison, Ground
Height	1.3 m (4 ft 3 in)
Weight	60 kg (132 lb)
Pokédex Color	Blue
Shiny color	The blue parts of its body become dark green, and the yellow parts of its body become pink
Ability	Poison Point
Gender distribution	100.0% female
¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow

Nidoqueen (ニドクイン Nidokuin) is listed as Pokémon #31 in the National Pokédex and #229 in the Hoenn Pokédex.

Name origin

The name Nidoqueen originates from the words Nidorina (from whom this Pokémon evolves) and queen.

Avaliability

Nidoqueen is available in every Pokémon game except Ruby and Sapphire, though you can trade it to those two games by using Fire Red and Leaf Green.

In all of the video games, you have to use a Moon Stone on Nidorina to make it evolve.

Information

Nidoqueen's super-hard, needle-like scales scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. Its scales stand up when excited. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles.

Nidoqueen uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.

Anime Appearance

Nidoqueen appears in an episode while Ash is travelling the Orange Islands. One of the Gym Leaders has one, and it helps him to make a boat out of ice.

External link

• Pokemon Fan Universe Nidoqueen Entry