So, I’ve been messing around with Nidoqueen in Pokémon Go lately, trying to figure out the best way to use this beast in battles. I started by catching a bunch of Nidoran♀ and evolving them, hoping to get a Nidoqueen with some decent stats. It took a while, but I finally got one that seemed pretty solid.
First thing I did was check out the fast attacks. Nidoqueen’s got two options: Bite and Poison Jab. Now, Poison Jab gets that sweet same-type attack bonus (STAB), so I figured that was the way to go. Plus, it just sounds cooler, right?
Next, I dove into the charged attacks. This is where things got interesting. Nidoqueen has a whole buffet of options: Earth Power, Earthquake, Sludge Wave, and Poison Fang. After reading up a bit and doing some experimenting, I found that Earth Power was the real heavy hitter. It just smashes through opponents. But then there’s Sludge Wave, which is great for taking down those pesky Fairy-types that give Nidoqueen trouble. And hey, it’s also a poison move, so you get that STAB again. Poison Fang is alright, but it just doesn’t pack the same punch as the other two for PvE.
I started taking my Nidoqueen to gyms and trying her out. Using Poison Jab to build up energy, then unleashing Earth Power or Sludge Wave depending on the opponent. Man, it felt good to see those damage numbers pop up. I even tried her out in some PvP battles, and she held her own pretty well. Poison Jab is good in PvP, especially when paired with Poison Fang and Earth Power.
After a bunch of battles, I feel like I’ve got a good handle on Nidoqueen’s best moveset. For gyms and raids, I’m sticking with Poison Jab and Earth Power. It just does the most damage overall. If I’m up against a Fairy-type, Sludge Wave is my go-to. And in PvP, Poison Jab, Poison Fang and Earth Power is the best choice.
- Start with Poison Jab to charge up your energy.
- Use Earth Power as your main damage dealer.
- Switch to Sludge Wave if you see a Fairy-type.
- Have fun watching your Nidoqueen wreck the competition!
Battle Tips:
One thing I did notice is that Nidoqueen isn’t exactly the best for raids. There are other Pokémon that just do better in that department. She’s better for Ultra League. Also, when catching Nidoran, it depends on where you are. In cities, you might see more Pokémon like Alolan Rattata, but in forests, you’ll find different ones like Bellsprout.
So yeah, that’s my Nidoqueen experience so far. It’s been a blast figuring out how to use her effectively. If you’re looking for a strong, ground-type Pokémon with some poison moves on the side, give Nidoqueen a try. You might be surprised at how much damage she can dish out!
