33: Nidorino

Essentials

Nidorino

Abilities

Poison Point: Enemy Pokemon have a 30% chance of becoming Poisoned every time they touch this Pokemon.
Rivalry: This Pokemon's Attack rises when fighting an enemy of the same gender.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 33
Kanto: 33
Johto: 99
Johto: 99

Names

Japanese: ニドリーノ (nidoriino)
Official Roomaji: Nidorino
Korean: 니드리노
Chinese: 尼多力諾
French: Nidorino
German: Nidorino

Breeding

Gender

always male

Egg groups

Monster
Ground

Steps to hatch

5120

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

118
1685 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

120

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Nidoran♂	Nidorino Level up: 16	Nidoking Use a certain item: Moon Stone

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	61	47.0	295	326
Attack	72	50.4	212	243
Defense	57	37.3	182	213
Special Attack	55	35.3	178	209
Special Defense	55	34.0	178	209
Speed	65	50.5	198	229

Total	365	36.0

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
: It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
: Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Poison Pin
Color: purple
Cry: download mp3
Habitat: grassland
Pawprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

2'11.4"
0.9 m

Weight

195

43.0 lb
19.5 kg

Locations

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Platinum

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Moves

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	0	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one level.
			—	—	Peck			35	35	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			8	7	Focus Energy			30	0	100%		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
—	—	—			Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	8			Horn Attack			25	65	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
8	8				Horn Attack			25	65	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	12	12	12	9	Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
14	19	19	18	13	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
23	27	27			Focus Energy			30	0	100%		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
32	36	36		20	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
41	46	46			Horn Drill			5	1	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
50					Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
			22	23	Horn Attack			25	65	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			26	28	Helping Hand			20	0	100%	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				35	Toxic Spikes			20	0	0%		Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.
				38	Flatter			15	0	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
				43	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				50	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
			34		Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			43		Flatter			15	0	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
			53	58	Horn Drill			5	1	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Counter			20	1	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Defense Curl			40	0	100%		Raises user's Defense by one level.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Helping Hand			20	0	100%	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
					Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
					Super Fang			10	1	90%		Inflicts damage equal to half the target's HP.
					Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
					Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
		02			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		03			Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
		08			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
		10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		13			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
07	07				Horn Drill			5	1	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
08	08				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09	09				Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10	10				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11	11				BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
12	12				Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
13	13		13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
20	20				Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one level.
		17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
		20			Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		23	23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
24	24		24	24	Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
31	31				Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
		27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		31			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
			28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
			34	34	Shock Wave			20	60	100%		Never misses.
			36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		34			Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
		35			Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		40			Defense Curl			40	0	100%		Raises user's Defense by one level.
		43			Detect			5	0	100%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
33	33				Reflect			20	0	100%		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34	34				Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
40	40				Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
				58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
				82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
50	50			90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.