Nidoran-M Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidoran-M in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 58 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohNidoran-M Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Nidoran-M Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Nidoran-M Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidoran-M via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Double Kick | fighting | Lv. 9 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 13 |
| Fury Attack | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 31 |
| Flatter | dark | Lv. 33 |
| Poison Jab | poison | Lv. 37 |
| Captivate | normal | Lv. 43 |
| Horn Drill | normal | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Nidoran-M Locations
Nidoran-M can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Route 201 Area, where it appears at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).
Sinnoh Route 201 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2Radar on1%Very Rare