The Essentials on Nidorina
- Type
- Poison
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Ground, Psychic Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 365 · top stat: HP (70) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Nidorina in French · ニドリーナ, Nidorina in Japanese · Nidorina in German All Languages
Overview
Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon, No. 30 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Poison Pin Pokémon. Height: 0.8 m, weight: 20 kg.
Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ and evolves into Nidoqueen (Moon Stone).
Abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry. Hidden Ability: Hustle. Nidorina is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#030
National Pokédex
Category
Poison Pin Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
70
255
Attack
62
255
Defense
67
255
Special Attack
55
255
Special Defense
55
255
Speed
56
255
Total
365
Min HP (Lv. 100)
250
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
344
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Poison). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Ground
×2
Psychic
×2
Normal (×1) — 11 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Grass
×½
Fighting
×½
Poison
×½
Bug
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Ability 2
The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but lowers its accuracy.
Nidorina Evolution
Nidorina Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Poison
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Nidorina Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Poison Sting
Poison
Phys.
100%
15
35
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
15
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
22
Toxic Spikes
Poison
Stat
—
—
20
29
Double Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
30
30
36
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
43
Helping Hand
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
47
Super Fang
Normal
Phys.
90%
—
10
50
Captivate
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
50
Toxic
Poison
Stat
90%
—
10
57
Flatter
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
58
Poison Fang
Poison
Phys.
100%
50
15
64
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
71
Earth Power
Ground
Spec.
100%
90
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 0.0 / ♀ 100.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Nidorina
Available in 19 games, 84 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Shield
Sword
Generation I
Blue 5 encounters
Available
▼
In-game trade
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 16-100 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 31 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 33 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 33 10%
Red 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 17 100%
In-game trade
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 16-100 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 31 5%
Yellow 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Route 9
Lv. 18 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 23 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 32 10%
Route 23
Lv. 41 20%
Route 23
Lv. 44 10%
Generation II
Crystal 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Route 14
Lv. 26 30%
Day
Route 14
Lv. 26 30%
Morning
Gold 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Silver 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 13
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Route 14
Lv. 23 30%
Morning
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Day
Route 15
Lv. 23 30%
Night
Generation III
FireRed 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 31 5%
LeafGreen 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 30 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 31 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 33 10%
Generation IV
Diamond 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 21 10%
Poké Radar required
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 22 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 29 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 29 10%
Poké Radar required
HeartGold 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Route 15
Lv. 23 20%
Route 13
Lv. 23 20%
Swarm active
Route 14
Lv. 23 20%
Route 15
Lv. 23 10%
Route 13
Lv. 23 10%
Route 14
Lv. 23 10%
Pearl 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 22 1%
Poké Radar required
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 22 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
Platinum 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 27 1%
Poké Radar required
Valor Lakefront
Lv. 28 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 30 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 221
Lv. 30 1%
Poké Radar required
SoulSilver 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Route 13
Lv. 23 10%
Route 14
Lv. 23 10%
Route 15
Lv. 23 10%
Route 13
Lv. 23 20%
Swarm active
Route 14
Lv. 23 20%
Route 15
Lv. 23 20%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 21 5%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 11
Lv. 21 5%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 9
Lv. 17-22 100%
Route 10
Lv. 18-23 100%
Route 23
Lv. 41-46 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 9
Lv. 17-22 100%
Route 10
Lv. 18-23 100%
Route 23
Lv. 41-46 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Nidorina in Pokémon GO
- 1,309Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 748Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Nidoqueen
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.”
Blue
“The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.”
Yellow
“When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.”
Gold
“When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.”
Silver
“It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.”
Crystal
“It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.”
Ruby
“When NIDORINA are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This POKéMON appears to become nervous if separated from the others.”
Sapphire
“When NIDORINA are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This POKéMON appears to become nervous if separated from the others.”
Emerald
“When it is with its friends or family, its barbs are tucked away to prevent injury. It appears to become nervous if separated from the others.”
FireRed
“The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.”
LeafGreen
“The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.”
Diamond
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.”
Pearl
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.”
Platinum
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.”
HeartGold
“When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.”
SoulSilver
“It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.”
Black
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.”
White
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.”
Black 2
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.”
White 2
“When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.”
X
“The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.”
Y
“When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.”
Omega Ruby
“When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others.”
Alpha Sapphire
“When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.”
Sword
“The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so Nidorina’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them.”
Shield
“If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Nidorina
🇬🇧 English
Nidorina
🇯🇵 漢字
ニドリーナ
🇯🇵 Kana
ニドリーナ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Nidorina
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Nidorina
🇪🇸 Español
Nidorina
🇮🇹 Italiano
Nidorina
🇰🇷 한국어
니드리나
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
尼多娜
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
尼多娜
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Vénépic
🇬🇧 EN
Poison Pin Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
どくばりポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Giftdorn-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Nidorina
What type is Nidorina?
Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Nidorina?
Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen (Moon Stone).
What are Nidorina's weaknesses?
Nidorina is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Nidorina's Hidden Ability?
Nidorina's Hidden Ability is Hustle. Its regular Abilities are Poison Point and Rivalry.
Can you get a Shiny Nidorina in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Nidorina is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
