Nidorino.
BST 365 · poison
Nidorino is weak to Ground, Psychic and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
Nidorino base stats
BST 365 · ranges at level 100Nidorino weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeNidorino abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenNidorino evolution line
3 stagesNidorino evolves into Nidoking: use a Moon Stone. How to evolve Nidorino, every game
Best Nidorino moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerNidorino moves
gen 8 · 68 moves · 13 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 14 tutorNidorino Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstWith a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.
Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out.
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
NIDORINO has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
Its horn is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
It is easily angered. By swinging its well- developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond.
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses any thing, it attacks immediately.
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
Nidorino species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Nidorino
Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone. Nidorino stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Nidorino base stats
Nidorino has a base stat total of 365, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 72 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55 (below average). Nidorino is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Nidorino weaknesses and resistances
As a Poison-type, Nidorino is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Nidorino 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Nidorino abilities
Nidorino'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×.
Nidorino moves and learnset
Nidorino can learn 68 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 14 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, Nidorino can learn Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric), Iron Tail (Steel).
Training Nidorino
Nidorino has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Nidorino yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nidorino belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Nidorino is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking).
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