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Nidorino

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Nidorino

#0033 in the National Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidorino sprite

Normal

Shiny Nidorino sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Poison Pin Pokémon

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

19.5 kg (43 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0033

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Nidorino, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Nidorino sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Nidorino in Pokémon GO
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Nidorino in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Nidorino in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Nidorino in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Nidorino in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Nidorino in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Nidorino in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Nidorino in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Nidorino in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Nidorino in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Nidorino in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Nidorino in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Nidorino in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Nidorino in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Nidorino in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Nidorino in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Nidorino in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Nidorino in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Nidorino in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Nidorino in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Nidorino in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Nidorino learns there.
Nidorino in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Moves Nidorino learns by leveling up in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
StartPoison Sting

Poison1510035
StartLeer

Normal-10030
StartPeck

Flying3510035
StartFocus Energy

Normal--30
15Fury Attack

Normal158520
22Toxic Spikes

Poison--20
29Double Kick

Fighting3010030
36Horn Attack

Normal6510025
43Helping Hand

Normal--20
50Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
57Flatter

Dark-10015
64Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
71Earth Power

Ground9010010
Moves Nidorino can learn from Technical Machines in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM03Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM23Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
Egg moves Nidorino can learn in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
Amnesia

Psychic--20
Beat Up

Dark-10010
Confusion

Psychic5010025
Counter

Fighting-10020
Disable

Normal-10020
Head Smash

Rock150805
Horn Drill

Normal-305
Poison Tail

Poison5010025
Sucker Punch

Dark701005
Supersonic

Normal-5520
Take Down

Normal908520
Thrash

Normal12010010
Venom Drench

Poison-10020

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