Nidorino
Nidorino is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0033 |
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| Type | Poison |
| Species | Poison Pin Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Poison Point 2. Rivalry Hustle (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0033 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0099 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0033 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0099 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0108 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0033 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0069 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
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| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 128 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
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| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 61 | 232 | 326 | |
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| Attack | 72 | 134 | 267 | |
| Defense | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Total | 365 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nidorino changes
- In Generation 3, Nidorino does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidorino has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidorino has a base experience yield of 118.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidorino has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
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| Yellow | Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out. |
| Gold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| Silver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| Crystal | It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
NIDORINO has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
| FireRed | It is easily angered. By swinging its well-developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond. |
| LeafGreen | An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Emerald | Its horn is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. |
| HeartGold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| SoulSilver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. |
| X | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| Y | An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes venom upon impact. |
Moves learned by Nidorino
Moves learnt by level up
Nidorino does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Nidorino does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Nidorino cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Nidorino learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 15 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 22 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 29 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 36 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 57 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 64 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 71 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidorino learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidorino gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
| Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | |
| Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidorino is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Nidorino sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Nidorino
| Red | Safari Zone |
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| Blue | Celadon City, Safari Zone |
| Yellow | Route 9, 23, Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 13, 14, 15 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Safari Zone |
| LeafGreen | Route 11, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 221, Valor Lakefront |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 13, 14, 15 |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 11 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 9, 10, 23 |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Nidoran♂ |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 221, Valor Lakefront, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nidorino questions
Other languages
| English | Nidorino |
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| Japanese | ニドリーノ (Nidorino) |
| German | Nidorino |
| French | Nidorino |
| Italian | Nidorino |
| Spanish | Nidorino |
| Korean | 니드리노 (nideurino) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 尼多力诺 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 尼多力諾 |
| English |
Poison Pin Pokémon |
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| Japanese | どくばりポケモン |
| German | Giftdorn-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Vénépic |
| Italian | Pokémon Velenago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pin Veneno |
| Korean | 독침포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毒针宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毒針寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nidoru
- Japanese for ‘needle’
- rhino
- large African mammal
- -o
- male suffix


