Editing Nidoqueen

{{Pokémon
|name=Nidoqueen
|specie=Drill
|type=Poison
|type2=Ground
|kanto#=031
|johto#=097
|prevolve=[[Nidorina]]
|color=Blue
|height=1.3 m (4'03")
|weight=60.0 kg (132.3 lbs.)
|abi=Poison Point
|abi2=Rivalry
|genr=Only ♀
|egg=Unbreedable
|hp=90
|at=82
|de=87
|sp=76
|sa=75
|sd=85
|debut=[[Pokémon: Red Version]]<br>[[Pokémon: Green Version]]
|1p=Nidorina
|1n=Nidoran♂
|2p=Nidorina
|2n=Nidoran♂
|hat=5,120
|e1=HP
|e2=HP
|e3=HP
|exp=194
|100=Slow
|cat=045
|hap=70
|}}

'''Nidoqueen''' is a powerful Poison/Ground-type Pokémon from the first generation games that is the third and final form of [[Nidoran♀]]'s evolutionary line. Its male counterpart is [[Nidoking]].

=Information=

Nidoqueen evolves from [[Nidorina]] when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]]. It has a sturdy and hefty body which is covered with needle-like scales, allowing it to pull off powerful moves such as tackles which send foes flying.  Its extremely tough, needle-like scales grow in cycles and stand up when excited. Nidoqueen never shows any signs of shrinking from any attack. They also use their body to seal off the entrance of their nests and protect their young from predators. A Nidoqueen is in fact said to be at her strongest when protecting her young.

{{Dex
|RE=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
|YE=Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this Pokémon. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.
|ST=Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
|GO=Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack.
|SI=It uses its scaly rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators.
|CR=The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any any attack.
|RU=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
|SA=Nidoqueen's body is encased in extremely hard scales. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
|EM=It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. This Pokémon is at its strongest when it is defending its young.
|FI=The body is covered by stiff, needle-like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards.
|LE=Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
|DI=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
|PE=Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life.
|PL=
|}}

=Appearances=

==Mainstream Games==

They can only be obtained through evolution in all games.

==Other Games==

Nidoqueen appears in ''[[Pokémon Pinball]]'', where it can only be obtained through evolution. In ''[[Pokémon Trozei!]]'' they appeared at Secret Storage 9, Trozei Battle and Mr. Who's Den. In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams]]'', they could only obtained through evolution, but in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Explorers of Time and Darkness]]'', they could be found in the first twenty-nine basement floors of Concealed Ruins and the first twenty-nine basement floors of World Abyss. Nidoqueen also appeared in ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]'', being found in Eternal Tower.

=Other Appearances=

==In Other Media==

*Nidoqueen was featured in an episode of the Pokémon anime as one of the Pokémon belonging to Danny, gym leader of Naval Island, who used it to compete against Ash's [[Lapras]] in a geyser-freezing competition. A Nidoqueen that was cloned was also shown as one of [[Mewtwo]]'s followers, and Gary had his own Nidoqueen that he used in battle from time to time. It was defeated by Ash's [[Snorlax]] during their big battle.
*In the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga, [[Giovanni]] has a Nidoqueen that he used in battle with [[Red]], where she nearly defeated Red's Snorlax until his [[Pikachu]] took her down with an electric attack. Green's Nidorina also evolved into a Nidoqueen during the ''FireRed''/''LeafGreen'' arc and has served as one of her team's main members. Red also caught a Nidoqueen during his first visit of the Safari Zone, but he has never used it in battle.

=Trivia=

*As with its pre-evolved forms, the first part of its name could be a play on "needle" or a derivation of the "ni", the Japanese word for "two", which would represent the two different genders of Nidoran with separate evolutionary lines. The second part of its name is of course "queen", in reference to both its gender and its power.
*Despite their maternal nature, neither the Nidoqueen nor Nidorina are capable of breeding offspring through known means. Any children they could have must be born while they are still Nidoran.