Competitive Information for Female Nidoran [Ruby/Sapphire]
Poison
Abilities:
1/3 chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nidoran-f? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Nidoran-F, a top-notch Pokémon known for its Poison typing! Nidoran-F is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Psychic. Want to master Nidoran-F's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 104 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Double-Edge / Return
- Double Kick / Rock Smash
- Dig / Mud-Slap
Nidoran thrives as a wonderful Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nidoran's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nidoran recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned.
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 104 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Crunch / Bite
- Water Pulse
Nidoran thrives as an exceptional Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Nidoran's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Nidoran-f? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 104 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Sting
- Double-Edge / Return
- Double Kick / Rock Smash
- Dig / Mud-Slap
Nidoran excels as a brilliant Physical Sweeper during double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using brute physical moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nidoran's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nidoran recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned.
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 104 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Crunch / Bite
- Water Pulse
Nidoran shows a stupendous Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using formidable special power. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Poison Point, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Nidoran's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Nidoran-f can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Nidoran-f.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nidoran-f 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 Nidoran-f
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nidoran-f's stats
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Nidoran-f
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Nidoran-f in Ruby and Sapphire
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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