Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
The best Poison-type moveset for Nidoqueen is Poison Jab and Sludge Wave (10.02 DPS, 219.7 TDO). In raids, Nidoqueen ranks #63 among Poison-type attackers (C Tier).
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Overview and stats
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Nidoqueen is a Poison- and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Nidoqueen has a maximum CP of 2,812. It is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Nidoqueen is Poison Jab and Sludge Wave.
Nidoqueen takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Ice160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Water160.0%
Nidoqueen takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Poison Jab | Earth Power | 10.05 | 11.17 | 245.0 |
| 2. | Poison Jab | Earthquake | 9.86 | 10.96 | 240.3 |
| 3. | Mud-Slap | Earth Power | 9.78 | 10.87 | 238.5 |
| 4. | Poison Sting | Earth Power | 9.55 | 10.61 | 232.7 |
| 5. | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 9.46 | 10.51 | 230.5 |
| 6. |  Bite | Earth Power | 9.31 | 10.35 | 226.9 |
| 7. | Poison Sting | Earthquake | 9.21 | 10.24 | 224.5 |
| 8. | Poison Jab | Sludge Wave | 9.01 | 10.02 | 219.7 |
Bite
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4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Poison Jab1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.4s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Poison Sting460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Earth Power100503.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialEarth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Poison Fang30331.5s| Damage | 30 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
SpecialPoison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:
Sludge Wave1051003.0s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Stone Edge1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Nidoqueen can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Nidoqueen can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Nidoqueen maxes out at 2,812 CP. Raid catches are 1,351 to 1,421 CP, or 1,689 to 1,777 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,013 to 1,066 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2812 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1013 CP - 1066 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1351 CP - 1421 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1351 CP - 1421 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1689 CP - 1777 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Nidoqueen’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 CP | 2 | 110 CP | 3 | 185 CP |
| 4 | 260 CP | 5 | 335 CP | 6 | 410 CP |
| 7 | 485 CP | 8 | 560 CP | 9 | 636 CP |
| 10 | 711 CP | 11 | 782 CP | 12 | 853 CP |
| 13 | 924 CP | 14 | 995 CP | 15 | 1066 CP |
| 16 | 1137 CP | 17 | 1208 CP | 18 | 1279 CP |
| 19 | 1350 CP | 20 | 1421 CP | 21 | 1492 CP |
| 22 | 1563 CP | 23 | 1635 CP | 24 | 1706 CP |
| 25 | 1777 CP | 26 | 1848 CP | 27 | 1919 CP |
| 28 | 1990 CP | 29 | 2061 CP | 30 | 2132 CP |
| 31 | 2168 CP | 32 | 2203 CP | 33 | 2239 CP |
| 34 | 2274 CP | 35 | 2310 CP | 36 | 2346 CP |
| 37 | 2381 CP | 38 | 2417 CP | 39 | 2452 CP |
| 40 | 2488 CP | 41 | 2519 CP | 42 | 2551 CP |
| 43 | 2583 CP | 44 | 2615 CP | 45 | 2648 CP |
| 46 | 2680 CP | 47 | 2713 CP | 48 | 2746 CP |
| 49 | 2779 CP | 50 | 2812 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Nidoqueen’s Poison and Ground-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Nidoqueen.
Poison GroundMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #31 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♀ 100% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Nidoqueen’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Nidoran♀
Nidorina
Nidoqueen
Shadow Nidoran♀
Shadow Nidorina
Shadow NidoqueenThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.6 m |
Nidoqueen's height ranges from 0.637 m to 2.6 m, with the average being 1.3 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m2′01″ | 0.65 m2′02″ |
| XS | 0.65 m2′02″ | 0.975 m3′02″ |
| M | 0.975 m3′02″ | 1.625 m5′04″ |
| XL | 1.625 m5′04″ | 1.95 m6′05″ |
| XXL | 1.95 m6′05″ | 2.6 m8′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Nidoqueen from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Nidoqueen. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
A list of Nidoqueen costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
| Yellow | Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
| Gold | Its body is cover ed with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
| Silver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Crystal | The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | NIDOQUEEN’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This POKéMON is at its strongest when it is defending its young. |
| Emerald | It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This POKéMON is at its strongest when it is defending its young. |
| FireRed | The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
| LeafGreen | Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| HeartGold | Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
| SoulSilver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| X | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Y | The body is covered by stiff, needlelike scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
| Omega Ruby | Nidoqueen’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Nidoqueen’s body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
| Sword | Nidoqueen is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack. |
| Shield | It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present. |
Nidoqueen’s best moves are Poison Jab and Sludge Wave, for 10.02 DPS and 219.7 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Poison and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Electric, and Poison-type moves.
Nidoqueen tops out at 2,488 CP at Level 40 and 2,812 CP at Level 50.
Nidoqueen can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Nidoqueen cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Nidoqueen: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Nidoqueen
Shiny Nidoqueen
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