Nidorino ニドリーノ
Poison
Generation I
Poison Pin Pokémon
Height 0.9m Weight 19.5kg
Poison Point
Rivalry
Hustle (Hidden Ability)
Pokémon Profile
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Base Stats
Form Base Stats：Nidorino · Total 365
HP
61
Attack
72
Defense
57
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Basic Info
- Gender Ratio
- ♂ 100% / ♀
- Catch Rate
- 120（15.7%）
- Egg Groups
- Monster / Field
- Egg Cycles
- 20
- Base Friendship
- 50
- EV Yield
- Attack+2
- Base Experience
- 128
- Shape
- Quadrupedal
- Color
- Purple
- Experience
- 1,059,860（Medium Slow）
Type Matchups View full type chart →
Defensive (when attacked)
2× Weakness
Ground ×2
Psychic ×2
1/2 Resistance
Grass ×0.5
Fighting ×0.5
Poison ×0.5
Bug ×0.5
Fairy ×0.5
Offensive (when attacking)
Immune
Steel ×0
1/2 Resistance
Poison ×0.5
Ground ×0.5
Rock ×0.5
Ghost ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Learnset
| Level | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| — | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| — | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| — | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 15 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 22 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 29 | Double Kick | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 36 | Horn Attack | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 |
| 43 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 50 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| 57 | Flatter | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| 64 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 71 | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM37 | Beat Up | Dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM74 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM76 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM96 | Smart Strike | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| TM01 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM05 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM06 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM09 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM13 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM17 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM20 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM26 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM31 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| TM54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM57 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM67 | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM87 | Drill Run | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| TM91 | Venom Drench | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
Wild Encounters
Generation I
Blue
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.30-31 | Walking | 5% |
| Celadon City | Lv.17 | Gift | 100% |
Green
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.30-31 | Walking | 5% |
| Celadon City | Lv.17 | Gift | 100% |
Red
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.30-33 | Walking | 10% |
Yellow
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.23-32 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 23 | Lv.41-44 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 9 | Lv.18 | Walking | 5% |
Generation II
Crystal
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Lv.23 | Walking | 30% |
| Route 14 | Lv.26 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.26 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 15 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% |
Gold
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% | |
| Route 14 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% | |
| Route 15 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% |
Silver
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% | |
| Route 14 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% | |
| Route 15 | Lv.23 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.23 | WalkingNight | 30% |
Generation III
FireRed
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.30-33 | Walking | 10% |
LeafGreen
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Lv.30-31 | Walking | 5% |
| Route 11 | Lv.16-100 | In-game trade | 100% |
Generation IV
Diamond
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Lakefront | Lv.22 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 1% |
| Route 221 | Lv.30 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 1% |
HeartGold
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johto Safari Zone | Lv.15-17 | WalkingNight | 10% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Lv.23 | WalkingSwarm: no | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% | |
| Route 14 | Lv.23 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% | |
| Route 15 | Lv.23 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% |
Pearl
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Lakefront | Lv.21-22 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 10% |
| Route 221 | Lv.29 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 10% |
Platinum
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Lakefront | Lv.27-28 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 10% |
| Route 221 | Lv.31 | WalkingPoké Radar: on | 10% |
SoulSilver
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johto Safari Zone | Lv.15-17 | WalkingNight | 10% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Lv.23 | WalkingSwarm: no | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% | |
| Route 14 | Lv.23 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% | |
| Route 15 | Lv.23 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.23 | WalkingRadio: off | 10% |
Generation VI
X
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11 | Lv.21 | Walking | 10% |
Y
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11 | Lv.21 | Walking | 10% |
Generation VII
Let's Go, Eevee!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 10 | Lv.18-23 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 23 | Lv.41-46 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 9 | Lv.17-22 | Overworld | 100% |
Let's Go, Pikachu!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 10 | Lv.18-23 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 23 | Lv.41-46 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 9 | Lv.17-22 | Overworld | 100% |
Nidorino Competitive Movesets & Sets
Nidorino movesets cover 3 generations and 4 formats with 4 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.
3 Generation
4 Format
4 set
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Pokédex Entries
Generation I
- Red：
- An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
- Yellow：
- Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
Generation II
- Gold：
- It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses any thing, it attacks immediately.
- Silver：
- Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
- Crystal：
- It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.
Generation III
- Ruby：
- 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.
- Emerald：
- 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.
- FireRed：
- It is easily angered. By swinging its well- developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond.
- LeafGreen：
- An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Generation IV
- Diamond：
- It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
- HeartGold：
- It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
- SoulSilver：
- Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
Generation V
- Black：
- It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
Generation VI
- X：
- It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
- Y：
- An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
- Omega Ruby：
- 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.
Generation VII
- Let's Go Pikachu：
- Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out.
Generation VIII
- Sword：
- With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
- Shield：
- It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.