Nidoran-M Pokémon Blue: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Nidoran-M in Pokémon Blue. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 24 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Blue

Kanto

Nidoran-M Pokemon Blue Pokedex Entry

Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female it’s friendly with.

Pokemon Blue Nidoran-M Sprites

Nidoran-M front-facing sprite from Pokémon Blue

Primary

Nidoran-M back-facing sprite from Pokémon Blue

Reverse

Pokémon Blue Nidoran-M Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Nidoran-M via various methods in Pokémon Blue.

Move	Type	Requirement
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
Leer	normal	Lv. 1
Horn Attack	normal	Lv. 8
Poison Sting	poison	Lv. 14
Focus Energy	normal	Lv. 21
Fury Attack	normal	Lv. 29
Horn Drill	normal	Lv. 36
Double Kick	fighting	Lv. 43

End of Move Database

Pokémon Blue Nidoran-M Locations

Nidoran-M can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West, and Kanto Route 22 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West, where you'll find it at Lv. 25 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.

Kanto Route 22 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 3
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 4
1%Very Rare

Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 24
5%Rare

Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 25
5%Rare