Nidorina #030

Nidorina overview

Nidorina is a Poison type Poison Pin Pokémon and holds number #30 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.8 m tall and weighs 20 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves. 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. When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.

Nidorina base stats

Nidorina has a base stat total of 365. Its highest base stat is HP at 70.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Nidorina base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	70
Attack	62
Defense	67
Sp. Attack	55
Sp. Defense	55
Speed	56
Total	365

Nidorina abilities

Nidorina can have one of two standard abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry.

Its hidden ability, Hustle, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Nidorina type matchups

Defensively, Nidorina takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.

It resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Ground	×2
Psychic	×2
Fighting	×0.5
Poison	×0.5
Bug	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Nidorina evolution

Nidorina belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Nidoran F → Nidorina (Level 16) → Nidoqueen (Moon Stone).

Nidorina training and breeding

With a capture rate of 120, Nidorina is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the No Eggs egg group.

Early level-up moves include Growl, Poison Sting and Scratch, and it can learn 77 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Growl
1	Poison Sting
1	Scratch
1	Tackle
1	Tail Whip
9	Double Kick
12	Bite
15	Fury Swipes
15	Helping Hand
22	Toxic Spikes
23	Toxic
38	Flatter

Frequently asked questions about Nidorina