Nidorino
#33 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Nidorino
#33 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
61
232
326
Attack
72
134
267
Defense
57
107
234
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
65
121
251
Total
365
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Nidorino
Poison Pin Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 128 |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.

Pokémon White 2
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nidoran♂ #32 | Level 16 | ![]() Nidorino #33 |
![]() Nidorino #33 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Nidoking #34 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| 7 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 9 | Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| 13 | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 20 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 23 | Horn Attack | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage. |
| 28 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle. |
| 38 | Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 43 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| 50 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 58 | Horn Drill | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. If it hits, the target faints instantly. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Super Fang | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half. |
Traits
Poison Point
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Ability Slot 2
Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Hustle(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.






































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