Shadow Nidoran♂

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Shadow Nidoran♂ is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

Shadow Nidoran♂'s maximum Combat Power stat is 973 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Poison Sting and Horn Attack. Shadow Nidoran♂ encounters are boosted during Cloudy weather. Shiny Shadow Nidoran♂ is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP973 CP
Attack105 ATK
Defense76 DEF
Stamina130 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Shadow Nidoran♂ Type Chart

Shadow Nidoran♂ takes increased damage from:Shadow Nidoran♂ takes increased damage from:
160%
  • Ground
  • Psychic
Shadow Nidoran♂ takes reduced damage from:Shadow Nidoran♂ takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Bug
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
  • Grass
  • Poison

Shadow Nidoran♂'s Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Poison Poison-type Attacker
Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb
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Regular and Shiny Shadow Nidoran♂

Shadow Nidoran♂'s best moves and movesets

Moves
Shadow Nidoran♂'s best moveset is Poison Sting and Horn Attack, with 4.19 DPS (damage per second) and 18.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather.
  • DPS4.19
  • TDO18.93
  • Weather
    • cloudy
    • partlyCloudy
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Sting NormalHorn Attack 4.1918.95.8
      2.PoisonPoison Sting NormalBody Slam 4.1518.75.7
      3.FlyingPeck NormalHorn Attack 3.4215.44.7
      4.PoisonPoison Sting PoisonSludge Bomb 3.3415.14.6
      5.FlyingPeck NormalBody Slam 3.2914.94.6
      6.FlyingPeck PoisonSludge Bomb 2.029.12.8
      7.FlyingPeck NormalFrustration 00-
      8.PoisonPoison Sting NormalFrustration 00-
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Nidoran♂'s DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Nidoran♂'s movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Nidoran♂ has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingPeckDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5

        Effects
        Peck has no special effects.
        See Peck details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison StingDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Poison Sting has no special effects.
        See Poison Sting details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • NormalHorn AttackDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Horn Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage40
        Energy35

        Effects
        Horn Attack has no special effects.
        See Horn Attack details page ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗

      Shadow Nidoran♂ in the meta

      Shadow Nidoran♂ in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Shadow Nidoran♂'s has 973 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Nidoran♂ obtained from Raids can be encountered from 418 CP to 491 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 522 CP to 614 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Nidoran♂ can be found in the 337 CP to 369 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP973 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch337 CP - 369 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs450 CP - 491 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids418 CP - 491 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      522 CP - 614 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Nidoran♂ Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      112 CP238 CP364 CP
      490 CP5116 CP6142 CP
      7168 CP8194 CP9220 CP
      10246 CP11270 CP12295 CP
      13319 CP14344 CP15369 CP
      16393 CP17418 CP18442 CP
      19467 CP20491 CP21516 CP
      22541 CP23565 CP24590 CP
      25614 CP26639 CP27664 CP
      28688 CP29713 CP30737 CP
      31750 CP32762 CP33774 CP
      34787 CP35799 CP36811 CP
      37824 CP38836 CP39848 CP
      40860 CP41871 CP42882 CP
      43893 CP44905 CP45916 CP
      46927 CP47938 CP48950 CP
      49961 CP50973 CP

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#32
      Height0.5 m
      Weight9 kg
      RegionKanto Generation 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate15%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Nidoran♂

      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nidoran♂

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      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nidoran♂'s Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Nidoran♂.

      Poison Poison

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO is 41.85%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 74.90% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 87.43%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -41.85%46.39%55.65%63.32%
              Curve60.21%65.35%74.90%81.82%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
              Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 62.31%67.44%76.86%83.56%
              Curve80.96%85.16%91.69%95.35%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 74.21%78.96%86.90%91.85%
              Curve90.01%92.93%96.84%98.59%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Nidoran♂, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Shadow Nidoran♂ high resolution sprites

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              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Nidoran♂. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Wallpaper

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              Shadow Nidoran♂ Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueStiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
              YellowIts large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
              GoldIt is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
              SilverIt raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
              CrystalIt constantly moves its large ears in many directions in order to detect danger right away.
              Ruby, SapphireThe male NIDORAN has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this POKéMON’s notice.
              EmeraldThe male NIDORAN has developed muscles that freely move its ears in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this POKéMON’s notice.
              FireRedIts large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
              LeafGreenIt stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
              HeartGoldIt is small, but its horn is filled with poison. It charges then stabs with the horn to inject poison.
              SoulSilverIt raises its big ears to check its surroundings. It will strike first if it senses any danger.
              XIt scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
              YIts large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
              Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireNidoran♂ has developed muscles for moving its ears. Thanks to them, the ears can be freely moved in any direction. Even the slightest sound does not escape this Pokémon’s notice.
              Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.
              SwordThe horn on a male Nidoran’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears.
              ShieldSmall but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.

              Frequently Asked Questions

              What are Shadow Nidoran♂’s strengths and weaknesses?

              As a Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Nidoran♂ is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

              What are the best moves for Shadow Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO?

              The best moves for Shadow Nidoran♂ in Pokémon GO are Poison Sting and Horn Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.19 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 18.932.

              How does Shadow Nidoran♂ perform in Raids?

              Shadow Nidoran♂'s Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

              How does Shadow Nidoran♂ rank as a Poison-type attacker?

              Shadow Nidoran♂'s performance as a Poison-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

              What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nidoran♂?

              The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nidoran♂: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.

              What is Shadow Nidoran♂’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

              Shadow Nidoran♂’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 860 CP and 973 CP at Level 50.

              Can Shadow Nidoran♂ be shiny in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Nidoran♂ can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

              Can Shadow Nidoran♂ Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Nidoran♂ cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

              List of Shadow Nidoran♂ costumes

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              A list of Shadow Nidoran♂ costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available