Nidorina
#96 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Nidorina
#96 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
62
116
245
Defense
67
125
256
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
56
105
232
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
Nidorina
Poison Pin Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #96 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 HP |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 128 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.

SoulSilver
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nidoran♀ #95 | Level 16 | ![]() Nidorina #96 |
![]() Nidorina #96 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Nidoqueen #97 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | At night |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | Radio off |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Savannah | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | At night |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 7 | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered. |
| 9 | Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| 13 | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target. |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 23 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| 28 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle. |
| 38 | Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 43 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 50 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 58 | Poison Fang | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 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 foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target 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. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| 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. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The foe 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 foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Super Fang | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the foe 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 foe.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Ability Slot 2
Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.






































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