Game ⇓ | Flavour Text ⇓ |
| Red/Blue | Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
| Yellow | Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles. |
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| Gold | Its body is cover ed with needle- like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
| Silver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Crystal | The hard scales that cover its strong body serve as excellent protection from any attack. |
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| Ruby/Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | The body is covered by stiff, needle- like scales. If it becomes excited, the needles bristle outwards. |
| Leaf Green | Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves. |
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| Diamond/Pearl | Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| Platinum | Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| Heart Gold | Its body is covered with needle-like scales. It never shows signs of shrinking from any attack. |
| Soul Silver | It uses its scaly, rugged body to seal the entrance of its nest and protect its young from predators. |
| Black | Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
| White | Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life. |
