Nidorino (#0033) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP61121–168232–326

Atk7269–136134–267

Def5755–119107–234

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe6563–128121–251

Total365Higher than 34% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Nidorino outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0032Nidoran♂Poison
1. Level 16#0033NidorinoPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone#0034NidokingPoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

15Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

22Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

29Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

36Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

43Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

50ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

57FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

64Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

71Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 27

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#033Original Johto#099Updated Johto#099Coastal Kalos#108Let’s Go Kanto#033Crown Tundra#069

It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.
Shield
With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
Sword
Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is easily angered. By swinging its well- developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.
Crystal
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
Silver · SoulSilver
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
Gold · HeartGold · X
Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
Yellow
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: ニドリーノ
Japanese (romaji): Nidorino
Korean: 니드리노
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多力諾
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多力诺
French: Nidorino
German: Nidorino
Spanish: Nidorino
Italian: Nidorino

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 128
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterField
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Green 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Y 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

X 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

Diamond 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

LeafGreen 3 areas

Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

FireRed 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Crystal 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Silver 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Gold 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Yellow 4 areas

Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Blue 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31