Nidoran-M Pokémon Red: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidoran-M in Pokémon Red. 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 Red
KantoNidoran-M Pokemon Red 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 Red Nidoran-M Sprites
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ReversePokémon Red Nidoran-M Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidoran-M via various methods in Pokémon Red.
| 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 Red Nidoran-M Locations
Nidoran-M can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Red, including Kanto Route 22 Area, Kanto Safari Zone Middle, and Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East. 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 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 22 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 320%Frequent
- walkLv. 410%Uncommon
- walkLv. 210%Uncommon
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
1 encounter- walkLv. 2220%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
1 encounter- walkLv. 2420%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
1 encounter- walkLv. 2220%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
1 encounter- walkLv. 2520%Frequent