When playing the small bac game among Pokémon fans, the letter N often poses a problem. People think of Nidoking, sometimes Noctali, and then silence sets in. However, the list of Pokémon starting with N is richer than one might imagine, with about thirty species spread across several generations. It’s just a matter of knowing which ones are true species and which are merely alternative forms linked to another name.
Species, regional forms, and national Pokédex: what an N list must clarify
Before making an inventory, one question deserves to be asked: what exactly are we counting? Regional forms (like Alolan Noadkoko, which is larger and of Dragon type) do not have their own number in the national Pokédex. They are linked to the entry of the original species.
The same principle applies to Mega Evolutions and differences in appearance. A reliable list distinguishes species from variants based on the national number, which remains the most stable trans-regional reference. A regional Pokédex, such as that of Kalos (divided into Center, Coasts, and Mountains sections), only lists a local selection.
For this article, each listed Pokémon corresponds to a unique entry in the national Pokédex, identified by its number. When you encounter Pokémon whose names start with n on other pages, check if the list correctly separates Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂, which are two distinct species with two different numbers.
Complete list of Pokémon starting with N with national number and type
Here is the inventory of species whose French name starts with the letter N, classified by national Pokédex number. This classification allows us to locate each Pokémon in its generation of origin.
| Name | National No. | Type(s) | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidoran♀ | 0029 | Poison | I |
| Nidorina | 0030 | Poison | I |
| Nidoqueen | 0031 | Poison / Ground | I |
| Nidoran♂ | 0032 | Poison | I |
| Nidorino | 0033 | Poison | I |
| Nidoking | 0034 | Poison / Ground | I |
| Nosferapti | 0041 | Poison / Flying | I |
| Nosferalto | 0042 | Poison / Flying | I |
| Nœunœuf | 0102 | Grass / Psychic | I |
| Noadkoko | 0103 | Grass / Psychic | I |
| Nostenfer | 0169 | Poison / Flying | II |
| Natu | 0177 | Psychic / Flying | II |
| Noctali | 0197 | Dark | II |
| Ningale | 0290 | Bug / Ground | III |
| Ninjask | 0291 | Bug / Flying | III |
| Nénupiot | 0270 | Water / Grass | III |
| Négapi | 0312 | Electric | III |
| Nirondelle | 0276 | Normal / Flying | III |
| Nucléos | 0577 | Psychic | V |
| Nodulithe | 0524 | Rock | V |
| Nanméouïe | 0531 | Normal | V |
| Noacier | 0598 | Grass / Steel | V |
| Noctunoir | 0477 | Ghost | IV |
| Nymphali | 0700 | Fairy | VI |
| Némélios | 0668 | Fire / Normal | VI |
| Nounourson | 0759 | Normal | VII |
| Neitram | 0606 | Psychic / Steel | V |
| Necrozma | 0800 | Psychic | VII |
| Nigosier | 0845 | Flying / Water | VIII |
| Noarfang | 0164 | Normal / Flying | II |
The list includes about thirty distinct species in the national Pokédex. The Poison type dominates significantly thanks to the six members of the Nidoran family and the Nosferapti lineage.
Five Pokémon starting with N that deserve closer attention
Rather than skim through each entry, let’s focus on those that raise the most questions or stand out due to their role in the games.
Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂: two species, not one
Have you ever noticed that these two Pokémon have almost the same name? They occupy separate entries (0029 and 0032) since the first generation. Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ are the only gendered Pokémon to have distinct numbers. Their evolutions diverge completely: Nidoqueen (Poison/Ground) on one side, Nidoking (Poison/Ground) on the other. Both share the dual type, but their stats and learned abilities differ.
Noadkoko and its Alolan form
Noadkoko carries the number 0103 regardless of its form. The classic version is of Grass/Psychic type. The Alolan form, which is much taller, swaps the Psychic type for the Dragon type. Only the national number remains the same between the two forms. This is a good example of the species/variant distinction mentioned earlier.
Necrozma: the legendary Psychic of the seventh generation
With the number 0800, Necrozma is the highest numbered Pokémon starting with N. This Psychic legendary has several forms (Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings, Ultra Necrozma), but all share the same entry.
Why the Poison type dominates Pokémon starting with N
Of the thirty species listed, the Nidoran family (six members) and the Nosferapti-Nosferalto-Nostenfer lineage (three members) alone represent nine Poison-type Pokémon. This is a direct legacy from the first generation, where the Poison type was the most represented among all types.
The other types present cover a wide spectrum:
- Flying appears in Nosferapti, Ninjask, Nirondelle, Noarfang, and Nigosier, often as a secondary type
- Psychic is found in Natu, Nucléos, Nœunœuf, and Necrozma, spread across four different generations
- Grass accompanies Nénupiot, Nœunœuf, Noadkoko, and Noacier, the latter combining Grass and Steel in a rare way
This typological diversity makes the letter N a good training ground for understanding type combinations and their cross weaknesses.
Checking a Pokémon list starting with N: common pitfalls
Some online lists omit Nigosier (generation VIII) or confuse Nidoran♀ with Nidorina. Others include regional forms as separate entries, which artificially inflates the count.
To validate a list, three reflexes are sufficient:
- Each name must correspond to a unique national number, which can be checked on the official Pokédex
- Regional forms and Mega Evolutions do not create a new entry
- Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ count as two species, not as one with two genders
The letter N covers Pokémon from generation I to generation VIII, with a marked concentration on the earlier generations. Keeping the national number in mind remains the simplest way to navigate, whether to complete a Pokédex or to win at the small bac.
