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#030

Nidorina

Abilities

Poison PointRivalryHustle(Hidden)
Height: 0.8 m (2'07")
Weight: 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Base Exp: 128
Base Stats
HP70
Atk62
Def67
SpA55
SpD55
Spe56
BST365
EV Yield: 2 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
116245
Def
125256
SpA
103229
SpD
103229
Spe
105232

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
120 (47.1%)
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
128
EV Yield
2 HP
Height
0.8 m (2'07")
Weight
20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra½
ice
fig½
poi½
gro2
fly
psy2
bug½
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Ground, Psychic
Resists: Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy
Abilities
Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

HustleHidden Ability

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.

Generation VIII

Sword

The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so Nidorina’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them.

Shield

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.

Yellow

When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.

Generation II

Gold

When feeding its young, it first chews and tender­ izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.

Silver

It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.

Crystal

It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

When NIDORINA are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This POKéMON appears to become nervous if separated from the others.

Emerald

When it is with its friends or family, its barbs are tucked away to prevent injury. It appears to become nervous if separated from the others.

FireRed

The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.

LeafGreen

The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.

HeartGold

When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.

SoulSilver

It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.

Generation VI

X

The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.

Y

When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others.

Moves (Gen 8)67 moves

Level Up

13 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1GrowlnorN100%40
8ScratchnorP40100%35
19Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
27Tail WhipnorN100%30
35Toxic SpikespoiN20
36BitedarP60100%25
43Helping HandnorN20
46Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
50Double KickfigP30100%30
50ToxicpoiN90%10
57FlatterdarN100%15
64CrunchdarP80100%15
71Earth PowergroS90100%10

TM / HM

41 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
Beat UpdarP100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CharmfaiN100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CutnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Focus EnergynorN30
Helping HandnorN20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
RoundnorS60100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
StrengthnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
Venom DrenchpoiN100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20

Move Tutor

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
EndurenorN10
Helping HandnorN20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#030
Kanto#030
Johto#096
Johto (HGSS)#096
Kalos Coastal#105
Let's Go Kanto#030
Crown Tundra#066
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

poiSludge Bomb90 powS
poiPoison Jab80 powP
poiVenoshock65 powS
poiPoison Sting15 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

iceBlizzard110 powS
eleThunder110 powS
steIron Tail100 powP
groEarth Power90 powS
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Tools for Nidorina

About Nidorina

Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so Nidorina’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them. Nidorina stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Nidorina Base Stats

Nidorina has a base stat total of 365, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 70 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55 (below average). Nidorina is average speed with a base Speed of 56.

Nidorina Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Poison-type, Nidorina is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Nidorina 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Nidorina Abilities

Nidorina's abilities include Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its Hidden Ability is Hustle, which strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Nidorina Moves & Learnset

Nidorina can learn 67 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power), Venoshock (Poison, 65 power), Poison Sting (Poison, 15 power). For coverage, Nidorina can learn Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric), Iron Tail (Steel).

Training Nidorina

Nidorina has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Nidorina yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nidorina is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nidoran F → Nidorina → Nidoqueen).

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