Pokemon Go Nidoqueen: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Philip Trahan
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Nidoqueen is a powerful Poison/Ground-type that trainers can evolve in Pokemon Go. Let’s break down the Drill Pokemon’s best moveset for both PvP and Raid content.

Each month, Pokemon Go hosts weekly spotlight hours focusing on different Pokemon. Trainers could catch Pawmi on March 5, 2024, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

The next March spotlight hour focuses on female Nidoran, and trainers can take advantage of this on Tuesday, March 12 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

Fans will likely want to evolve female Nidoran into the powerful Nidoqueen, which boasts some strong Poison and Ground-type moves. So, let’s break down Nidoqueen’s moves and its best moveset for PvP and Raid content.

Nidoqueen in Pokemon Go

All moves Nidoqueen can learn in Pokemon Go

Fast Moves

  • Bite (Dark)
  • Poison Jab (Poison/STAB)

Charge Moves

  • Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
  • Stone Edge (Rock)
  • Poison Fang (Poison/STAB)
  • Sludge Qave (Poison/STAB)
  • Earth Power (Ground/STAB)

Pokemon Go Nidoqueen: Best moveset for PvP

Nidoqueen’s best moveset for PvP content will be Poison Jab for the Fast Move with Poison Fang and Earth Power as the Charged Moves.

Trainers want to opt for Poison Jab over Bite thanks to the STAB benefits from the Poison-type move. Additionally, Bite provides less Energy gains overall.

As for the Charged Moves, Poison Fang is the best option for Charged Moves by far thanks to its STAB benefits and quick DPS turnaround.

While there are plenty of great options for Nidoqueen’s second Charge Move, Earth Power edges out the competition thanks to STAB and its overall DPS potential. That being said, Stone Edge has great coverage for the same energy costs.

Alternatively, Sludge Wave and Earthquake could potentially work as part of Nidoqueen’s movest, but the increased Energy costs of these moves make them much riskier.

Pokemon Go Nidoqueen: Best moveset for Raids

As for Raid content, trainers can simply capitalize on Damage and synergy. Players should opt for Poison Jab as the Fast Move with Sludge Wave and Earth Power for the Charged Moves.

This combination should prove optimal for taking on any Gyms and Raids Nidoqueen is well suited for.

And there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about Nidoqueen’s best moveset for PvP and Raid content in Pokemon Go. For more helpful guides check out the links below:

How to catch Ditto | Best Eeveelutions | Field research tasks | Promo Codes for free items | How to get Pinap Berries | Spotlight Hour schedule | How to defeat Giovanni | Rarest Pokemon | Best Mega Evolutions | Community Day schedule | How to get free Raid Passes | Team Go Rocket Grunt guide

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About The Author

Philip is a Staff Writer at Dexerto based in Louisiana, with expertise in Pokemon, Apex Legends, and general gaming industry news. His first job in the games industry was as a reviewer with NintendoEverything.com while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication focusing on Multimedia Journalism, he worked with GameRant.com for nearly two years before joining Dexerto. When he's not writing he's usually tearing through some 80+ hour JRPG. You can contact him at philip.trahan@dexerto.com.