Competitive Information for Female Nidoran [Sword/Shield]
Poison
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
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.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nidoran-f? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Nidoran-F, a sick Pokémon boasting Poison attributes. Nidoran-F is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Psychic. Want to master Nidoran-F's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 104 SpD
Moveset:
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch / Sucker Punch
Nidoran is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nidoran recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hustle, Nidoran's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Nidoran misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 104 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Nidoran thrives as an exceptional Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoran's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoran's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 104 SpD
Moveset:
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch / Sucker Punch
In double battles, Nidoran's Physical Sweeper role is an impressive. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nidoran recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hustle, Nidoran's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Nidoran misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 104 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Taking on double battles? Nidoran is a sensational Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoran's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoran's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoran will be poisoned.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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 Sword/Shield 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nidoran-f can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS 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
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nidoran-f's stats
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Nidoran-f
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Nidoran-f in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Nidoran-f's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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