Competitive Information for Nidoqueen [Ruby/Sapphire]
Base Stats for Nidoqueen
Poison / Ground
Abilities:
Poison PointPoison Point: 1/3 chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0.25x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Nidoqueen? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Nidoqueen is a wonderful Poison and Ground-typed Pokemon. Nidoqueen are common Pokemon to see in the RS metagame. Nidoqueen is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks.
Species: Nidoqueen
Item: Soft Sand / White Herb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Shadow Ball / Rock Slide
Item: Soft Sand / White Herb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Shadow Ball / Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Nidoqueen (Poison Point)
Nidoqueen is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. White Herb will reset Nidoqueen's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Superpower). With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoqueen will be poisoned. Shadow Ball or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Nidoqueen's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Nidoqueen's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Nidoqueen
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Flamethrower / Fire Punch
- Ice Beam / Ice Punch
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Flamethrower / Fire Punch
- Ice Beam / Ice Punch
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
Special Sweeper Nidoqueen (Poison Point)
Nidoqueen is an astounding Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoqueen will be poisoned.
♦ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. power doubles against dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Nidoqueen? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Species: Nidoqueen
Item: Soft Sand / White Herb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
Item: Soft Sand / White Herb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
Doubles Physical Sweeper Nidoqueen (Poison Point)
Nidoqueen is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. White Herb will reset Nidoqueen's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Superpower). With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoqueen will be poisoned.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Nidoqueen's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
♦ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Nidoqueen's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Nidoqueen
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower / Fire Punch
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower / Fire Punch
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
Doubles Special Sweeper Nidoqueen (Poison Point)
Nidoqueen is an astounding Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoqueen will be poisoned.
♦ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. power doubles against dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Nidoqueen learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nidoqueen can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Nidoqueen
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Optimize Nidoqueen's EVs for Ruby/Sapphire
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