Nidorino

#99 in the Crystal Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidorino

#99 in the Crystal Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

232

326

Attack

134

267

Defense

107

234

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

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.

Nidoran♂

Nidoking

Normal

Shiny

Nidorino

Poison Pin Pokémon

#99

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

19.5 kg (43 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Nidorino takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #99
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	128

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Field
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nidoran♂ #98	Level 16	Nidorino #99
Nidorino #99	Use Moon Stone	Nidoking #100

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Crystal

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	23	30%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	23	30%	-
Route 14 Road 14	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	30%	During the day
Route 14 Road 14	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	30%	In the morning
Route 15 Road 15	Walking in tall grass or a cave	23	30%	During the day
Route 15 Road 15	Walking in tall grass or a cave	23	30%	In the morning

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
8	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	An attack using a horn to jab.
12	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	A double kicking attack.
19	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
27	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
36	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the target 2-5 times.
46	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5	A one-hit KO, drill attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	An attack that may steal a held item.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.