Nidorino #033

Nidorino overview

Nidorino is a Poison type Poison Pin Pokémon and holds number #33 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.9 m tall and weighs 19.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body. With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone. Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out.

Nidorino base stats

With a base stat total of 365, Nidorino's standout attribute is its Attack (72).

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Nidorino base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	61
Attack	72
Defense	57
Sp. Attack	55
Sp. Defense	55
Speed	65
Total	365

Nidorino abilities

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

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

Nidorino type matchups

Defensively, Nidorino 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

Nidorino evolution

Nidorino belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Nidoran M → Nidorino (Level 16) → Nidoking (Moon Stone).

Nidorino training and breeding

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

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Focus Energy, Horn Attack and Leer, and it can learn 76 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Focus Energy
1	Horn Attack
1	Leer
1	Peck
1	Poison Sting
1	Tackle
9	Double Kick
15	Fury Attack
15	Helping Hand
22	Toxic Spikes
23	Toxic
38	Flatter

Frequently asked questions about Nidorino