Nidorino
#33 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Nidorino
#33 in the National 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
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 128 |
Lore
Pokémon 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.
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 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| Start | Peck |  |  Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. |
| 8 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. |
| 12 | Double Kick |  | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. |
| 18 | Poison Sting | | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. |
| 22 | Horn Attack | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Jabs the foe with sharp horns. |
| 26 | Helping Hand | | Status | - | - | 20 | Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves. |
| 34 | Fury Attack | | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. |
| 43 | Flatter |  | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK. |
| 53 | Horn Drill | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse |  |  Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Traits
Poison Point
Poisons foe on contact.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
