The current week's Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go is featuring a repeat appearance of the Poison Pin Pokémon, offering a great opportunity to capture a shiny Nidoran Female. Although Nidoran and Nidorina may not have a significant impact on raid battles, their final evolution, Nidoqueen, plays an important role in the Go Battle League.
The main goal of this week's Spotlight Hour is to catch as many Nidoran as possible, not just to potentially find a shiny PVP Pokémon, but also to take advantage of the double catch Stardust bonus that comes with the event. To obtain a perfect Nidoqueen for the Go Battle League, you need more than just a standard four-star Pokémon; it depends on the stats you are looking for.
Nidoran Female 100% Perfect IV Stats in Pokémon Go
This week's Spotlight Hour is providing an excellent opportunity to catch a female Nidoran with perfect IV stats. Achieving 'perfect' in Pokémon Go involves obtaining a 100% IV version with stats of 15/15/15, which is ideal for the 4* Pokédex, raids, and Master League. However, due to CP calculation based on three stats, the perfect IV Pokémon is optimal only in the Master League. A perfect Nidoqueen in the Great League has a max CP of 1492 at Level 21. On the other hand, a perfect Go Battle League IV Nidoqueen (0/15/12) reaches a max CP of 1499 at Level 23. In a direct battle, the higher-level Pokémon is likely to win.
Determining the IV of a Pokémon requires capturing it first, but with some research, you can estimate if it's the one you are looking for based on CP. Trainers at Level 30 and above should aim for specific CP values for a perfect 15/15/15 Nidoran Female. These wild CP values correspond with your Trainer Level until Level 30. As most players are above this level, the stated CP values aim for simplicity, although they vary if you are below Level 30.
Is Nidoqueen Good in PVP?
Nidoqueen performs exceptionally well in the Great League. Although it is no longer the top Poison-type attacker, it remains a strong contender with moves like Poison Jab, Poison Fang, and Earth Power as a second charged move. Its spammy and flexible nature applies significant shield pressure, making it a valuable asset against Pokémon such as Azumarill, Medicham, Charjabug, Serperior, and Lanturn. For a 'perfect Go Battle League IV' Nidoqueen, aim for a 0/15/12 stat configuration.
In the Ultra League, Nidoqueen needs slightly altered stats of 0/14/15 to secure victories against notable opponents like Cobalion, Virizion, Tapu Fini, Poliwrath, and Registeel. However, it struggles against Pokémon such as Swampert, Cresselia, Giratina Altered, Steelix, and Talonflame. Lastly, Nidoqueen does not perform well in the Master League and should be avoided by those looking to win consistently.
Is There a Shiny Nidoran Female in Pokémon Go?
A shiny Nidoran Female in Pokémon Go has been available since the Female Day event in October 2018. If you're fortunate, you might encounter one, which can evolve into a shiny Nidorina and eventually a shiny Nidoqueen. While the shiny rates are not boosted for this event, each Nidoran you encounter has the potential to be shiny. It's a numbers game - interact with every Nidoran you see and hope for the best.
What Does Shiny Nidoran Female Look Like?
Shiny Nidoran Female boasts a lovely pink color, similar to its shiny male counterpart, which turns blue when shiny.
Other Reasons to Catch as Many Nidoran Females as Possible
Aside from hunting for a shiny Nidoran Female, there are other reasons to participate in this week's Spotlight Hour. The event offers bonus XP and Stardust for an hour from 6 PM to 7 PM (local time). Future Spotlight Hours will feature Pokémon like Vulpix, Poliwag, Snorunt, and Hippopotas, each providing double catch XP. Best of luck on your journey to find the perfect Nidoran Female!
