Nidoran-M Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidoran-M in Pokémon Yellow. 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 Yellow
KantoNidoran-M Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Nidoran-M Sprites
Pokémon Yellow Nidoran-M Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidoran-M via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Double Kick | fighting | Lv. 12 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 17 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 23 |
| Fury Attack | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Horn Drill | normal | Lv. 38 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Nidoran-M Locations
Nidoran-M can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Kanto Route 9 Area, Kanto Route 22 Area, and Kanto Safari Zone Middle. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West, where you'll find it at Lv. 29 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
2 encounters- walkLv. 410%Uncommon
- walkLv. 65%Rare
Kanto Route 9 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 1620%Frequent
- walkLv. 1810%Uncommon
Kanto Route 10 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 1710%Uncommon
Kanto Route 22 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 220%Frequent
- walkLv. 410%Uncommon
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
1 encounter- walkLv. 1420%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
1 encounter- walkLv. 2120%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
1 encounter- walkLv. 3620%Frequent
Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
1 encounter- walkLv. 2920%Frequent
