Competitive Information for Nidoqueen [Black/White]
Poison / Ground
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
This Pokemon's attacks do 1.25x on same gender targets; 0.75x on opposite gender.
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nidoqueen? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Nidoqueen, an outstanding Pokémon with Poison and Ground typing. It's a sight to see Nidoqueen out in the 5th generation battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Nidoqueen performs in battles.
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 152 Def / 12 SpA / 92 SpD
Moveset:
- Fire Blast
- Thunder
- Earth Power
- Toxic Spikes
Nidoqueen shows an exceptional Double Wall prowess in single battles. It's purpose is to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Nidoqueen is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Thunder is a special 120-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic Spikes is a status move (poisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers).
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Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poison Tail / Poison Jab
- Shadow Claw
- Double-Edge / Return
Nidoqueen shows a first-rate Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoqueen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoqueen. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nidoqueen recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power
- Surf
- Flamethrower
Nidoqueen proves to be an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoqueen's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoqueen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoqueen. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk
Moveset:
- Dragon Tail
- Brick Break
- Crunch
- Fire Punch
Nidoqueen thrives as an interesting Physical Tank perfect for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take a hefty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoqueen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoqueen. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Tail / Rock Slide
- Aqua Tail
- Crunch
- Earthquake / Beat Up
For those intense single battles, Nidoqueen is a decent Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Nidoqueen is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Beat Up is a physical 0-base power Dark-type move (all healthy allies aid in damaging the target).
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Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 140 Hp / 164 Def / 204 SpA
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
- Roar
Nidoqueen is a stupendous Special Tank to use for single battles. This moveset design focuses to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoqueen will be poisoned. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Nidoqueen is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Nidoqueen? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Poison Tail / Poison Jab
- Shadow Claw
Prepare for double battles with Nidoqueen as a superior Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nidoqueen's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoqueen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoqueen. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf
- Earth Power
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Dominating double battles, Nidoqueen is pretty popular Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoqueen's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoqueen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoqueen. With Sheer Force, Nidoqueen's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Nidoqueen can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Nidoqueen.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nidoqueen can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Nidoqueen
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Icy Wind
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bite
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Crunch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Earth Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fling
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Ice Beam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Ice Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Fang
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Jab
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Sting
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Tail
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Secret Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Shadow Ball
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Bomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunder Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunderbolt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Water Pulse
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Blizzard
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Focus Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunder
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Iron Tail
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Climb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nidoqueen's stats
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Nidoqueen
- Dragon Tail
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Common Effort Values for Nidoqueen in Black and White
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/152/12/92/0/ )
- Optimize Nidoqueen's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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