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Nidorino

Poison Pin Pokémon

Poison

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

Nidorino Profile

Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.5 kg
Abilities
Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (hidden)
Egg groups
Monster, Field
Habitat
Grassland
Growth rate
Medium slow
Catch rate
120 / 255 (47%)
Gender
100% ♂ / 0% ♀
Introduced
Generation I

Nidorino Base Stats

HP61
Attack72
Defense57
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def55
Speed65
Total365

Base stats are the starting point — a real Nidorino's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.

Attacking Nidorino?

Nidorino Weaknesses

Attack Nidorino with these types for extra damage

Nidorino Resistances

Avoid these — Nidorino is strong against these attack types

See the full Nidorino weakness guide — best counters included →

Nidorino Evolutions

Nidoran MNidoran MPoison
Lv. 16
NidorinoNidorinoPoison
Moon Stone
NidokingNidokingPoisonGround

Where to Catch Nidorino

In Red, Nidorino can be found at 1 location — highlighted on the Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

Pallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CitySaffron CityCeladon CityVermilion CityLavender TownFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau
  • Safari Zone
    • Center · Walking · Lv 31 · Uncommon
    • East · Walking · Lv 33 · Uncommon
    • North · Walking · Lv 30 · Uncommon
    • West · Walking · Lv 33 · Uncommon
Explore all Kanto locations →

Nidorino Moves

Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.

★MoveTypeCategoryLearnPowerAcc.PP
Focus EnergyNormalStatusLv. 1——30
LeerNormalStatusLv. 1—100%30
PeckFlyingPhysicalLv. 135100%35
Poison StingPoisonPhysicalLv. 115100%35
Fury AttackNormalPhysicalLv. 151585%20
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatusLv. 22——20
Double KickFightingPhysicalLv. 2930100%30
Horn AttackNormalPhysicalLv. 3665100%25
Helping HandNormalStatusLv. 43——20
ToxicPoisonStatusLv. 50—90%10
FlatterDarkStatusLv. 57—100%15
Poison JabPoisonPhysicalLv. 6480100%20
Earth PowerGroundSpecialLv. 7190100%10
AttractNormalStatusTM / HM—100%15
BlizzardIceSpecialTM / HM11070%5
CutNormalPhysicalTM / HM5095%30
DigGroundPhysicalTM / HM80100%10
Double TeamNormalStatusTM / HM——15
EndureNormalStatusTM / HM——10
FacadeNormalPhysicalTM / HM70100%20
Ice BeamIceSpecialTM / HM90100%10
Iron TailSteelPhysicalTM / HM10075%15
ProtectNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Rain DanceWaterStatusTM / HM——5
RestPsychicStatusTM / HM——5
Rock SmashFightingPhysicalTM / HM40100%15
Shadow ClawGhostPhysicalTM / HM70100%15
Shock WaveElectricSpecialTM / HM60—20
Sleep TalkNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Sludge BombPoisonSpecialTM / HM90100%10
StrengthNormalPhysicalTM / HM80100%15
SubstituteNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Sunny DayFireStatusTM / HM——5
SwaggerNormalStatusTM / HM—85%15
ThiefDarkPhysicalTM / HM60100%25
ThunderElectricSpecialTM / HM11070%10
ThunderboltElectricSpecialTM / HM90100%15
Water PulseWaterSpecialTM / HM60100%20

Nidorino Questions & Answers

What is Nidorino weak to?
Nidorino takes extra damage from Ground (2×) and Psychic (2×) type attacks.
What is Nidorino resistant to?
Nidorino takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Poison (½×), Bug (½×), Grass (½×), and Fairy (½×) type attacks.
What is Nidorino strong against?
Nidorino's Poison type attacks are super effective against Grass and Fairy Pokémon.
What type is Nidorino?
Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon.
What does Nidorino evolve into?
Nidorino evolves into Nidoking.
What are Nidorino's base stats?
Nidorino has a base stat total of 365 — HP 61, Attack 72, Defense 57, Sp. Atk 55, Sp. Def 55, Speed 65.

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