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Nidorina in Pokémon X & Y

#30 in the X and Y Pokédex • Poison Pin Pokémon

Nidorina in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Type

Poison

Category

Poison Pin Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

20 kg (44.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0030

Nidorina in Other Games

National Dex page

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

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Coastal Kalos #105
EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
128

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
0% male
100% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave215%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave215%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
7Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
9Double Kick

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Fighting3010030
13Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035
20Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
23Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
28Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
35Toxic Spikes

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team’s feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Poison--20
38Flatter

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark-10015
43Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
50Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
58Poison Fang

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Poison5010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-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

Enables the user to evade 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.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
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
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

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

Poison9010010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

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
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM65Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm 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-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Nidoran F — breeding

Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020

Nidoran F — breeding

Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Normal7010020

Nidoran F — breeding

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Nidoran F — breeding

Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020

Nidoran F — breeding

Endure

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

Normal--10

Nidoran F — breeding

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Nidoran F — breeding

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Nidoran F — breeding

Poison Tail

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison5010025

Nidoran F — breeding

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Nidoran F — breeding

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

Nidoran F — breeding

Supersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Normal-5520

Nidoran F — breeding

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Nidoran F — breeding

Venom Drench

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

Poison-10020

Nidoran F — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poison Tail

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison5010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

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

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

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

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Supersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Normal-5520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Poison Point

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rivalry

Ability Slot 2

Deals more damage to Pokémon 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.

Hustle(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

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