Nidoqueen
Poison/Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 560.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on Poison Jab. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Nidoqueen takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,421 CP
Nidoqueen moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Sludge Wave STAB | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
| Stone Edge Best | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Nidoqueen raid guide
Best counters against Nidoqueen
How to get Nidoqueen
- Evolve from
- Nidorina · 100 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Nidoqueen knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 62 | 2,150 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 62 | 2,328 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,385 | 1,457 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,722 | 1,812 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,385 | 1,457 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,047 | 1,101 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,385 | 1,457 |
Is Nidoqueen good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Nidoqueen has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (173 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Nidoqueen deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 110 |
| Lv 3 | 185 |
| Lv 4 | 260 |
| Lv 5 | 335 |
| Lv 6 | 410 |
| Lv 7 | 485 |
| Lv 8 | 560 |
| Lv 9 | 636 |
| Lv 10 | 711 |
| Lv 11 | 782 |
| Lv 12 | 853 |
| Lv 13 | 924 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 995 |
| Lv 15 | 1,066 |
| Lv 16 | 1,137 |
| Lv 17 | 1,208 |
| Lv 18 | 1,279 |
| Lv 19 | 1,350 |
| Lv 20 | 1,421 |
| Lv 21 | 1,492 |
| Lv 22 | 1,563 |
| Lv 23 | 1,635 |
| Lv 24 | 1,706 |
| Lv 25 | 1,777 |
| Lv 26 | 1,848 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,919 |
| Lv 28 | 1,990 |
| Lv 29 | 2,061 |
| Lv 30 | 2,132 |
| Lv 31 | 2,168 |
| Lv 32 | 2,203 |
| Lv 33 | 2,239 |
| Lv 34 | 2,274 |
| Lv 35 | 2,310 |
| Lv 36 | 2,346 |
| Lv 37 | 2,381 |
| Lv 38 | 2,417 |
| Lv 39 | 2,452 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,488 |
| Lv 41 | 2,519 |
| Lv 42 | 2,551 |
| Lv 43 | 2,583 |
| Lv 44 | 2,615 |
| Lv 45 | 2,648 |
| Lv 46 | 2,680 |
| Lv 47 | 2,713 |
| Lv 48 | 2,746 |
| Lv 49 | 2,779 |
| Lv 50 | 2,812 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0031
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0031_POKEMON_NIDOQUEEN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidoqueen in Pokemon GO?
Nidoqueen's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nidoqueen's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nidoqueen takes super effective damage from Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nidoqueen's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nidoqueen reaches 2,812 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,488 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidoqueen?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nidoqueen shows 1,421 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,777 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Nidoqueen better than regular Nidoqueen?
Shadow Nidoqueen deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Nidoqueen in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nidorina (100 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nidoqueen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nidoqueen depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.