Nidorino
Nidorino is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Poison Pin Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 033 |
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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 № | 033 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 099 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 033 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 099 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 108 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 033 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 069 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (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.
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. |
Moves learned by Nidorino
Moves learnt by level up
Nidorino learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Nidorino is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nidorino is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nidorino learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee 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 | |
3 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
6 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
9 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
12 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
15 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
23 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
31 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
39 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
47 | Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidorino is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
03 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
10 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
26 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
38 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
51 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
55 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
58 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 |
Nidorino sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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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♂ |
Answers to Nidorino questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Nidorino |
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Japanese | ニドリーノ (Nidorino) |
German | Nidorino |
French | Nidorino |
Name origin
- nidoru
- Japanese for ‘needle’
- rhino
- large African mammal
- -o
- male suffix