Nidorino

Crown #69 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidorino

Crown #69 in the Sword and Shield 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♂

Cleffa

Normal

Shiny

Nidorino

Poison Pin Pokémon

Crown #69

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

19.5 kg (43 lbs)

Abilities

Poison Point Rivalry Hustle(Hidden Ability)

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×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Crown Tundra #69
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.

Sword

With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.

Shield

It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Nidoran♂ Crown #68	Level 16	Nidorino Crown #69
Nidorino Crown #69	Use Moon Stone	Nidoking Crown #70

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Peck	Physical	35	100	35	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
15	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
22	Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
29	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
36	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
43	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
50	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
57	Flatter	Status	-	100	15	Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
64	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
71	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

		Class				Description
TM15	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM21	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM23	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect	Status	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM31	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM37	Beat Up	Physical	-	100	10	The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM41	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM74	Venoshock	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM96	Smart Strike	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM98	Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR05	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TR06	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TR08	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR09	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR13	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
TR17	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
TR20	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.
TR22	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TR26	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR31	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TR54	Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR57	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TR67	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TR87	Drill Run	Physical	80	95	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
TR91	Venom Drench	Status	-	100	20	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.