#030
Nidorina
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- 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)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Generation VII
When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Generation VIII
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.
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
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Generation II
When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
Generation III
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.
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.
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Generation IV
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Generation V
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
Generation VI
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 19 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 27 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 43 | Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 46 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 50 | Double Kick | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 50 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 57 | Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 64 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 71 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
41 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Beat Up | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Nidorina
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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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