Nidorina
Poison Pin Pokémon |
ニドリーナ
Nidorina |
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#030 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry |
Hustle
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
2
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Nidorina (Japanese: ニドリーナ Nidorina) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Nidoran♀ starting at level 16 and evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone.
It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, but unlike Nidoran♀, Nidorina cannot breed.
Biology
Nidorina is a quadrupedal, light-blue Pokémon with dark-blue patches. It has red eyes, large, spiny ears, and has two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It possesses large poison spikes, which it retracts whenever it is with a group, feeding its children, or while resting in its burrow. Its paws have three claws each, and it is able to stand on its hind legs. The hind legs are longer and thicker than its forelegs. It has a stubby tail. Nidorina is a female-only species.
Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon, and it is known to be a caring mother that chews food for its young. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its kind, and becomes nervous when separated. Nidorina prefers not to fight since its horn grows slowly, but if forced or enraged, it prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. Nirdoina prefers to chew its food into a paste before spitting it out and feeding its children. It also emits ultrasonic cries to befuddle foes. Nidorina live in burrows at hot savannas and plains.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, Emily's Nidorina, nicknamed Maria, evolved from Nidoran♀ after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony.
In A Goldenrod Opportunity, Whitney used a Nidorina during her Gym battle against Ash. However, Nidorina was easily defeated by Cyndaquil's two Flamethrower attacks.
In The Heartbreak of Brock, Temacu's Nidorina was drinking out of a fountain. She later took a stroll with Temacu's Nidorino.
Minor appearances
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, multiple Nidorina were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later among the Pokémon participating in the Big P Pokémon Race.
A Nidorina appeared in the banned episode EP035.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, a Nidorina sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Tent Situation, two Nidorina were at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
A Nidorina appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Nidorina appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
Multiple Nidorina appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Nidorina appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator.
In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Nidorina participated in the Battle Stage of the Chrysanthemum Contest.
A Nidorina appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
A Nidorina appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Nidorina appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Nidorina appeared in Mewtwo's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in I Choose You!.
Six Nidorina appeared in The Power of Us, with five under the ownership of different Trainers.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP100 |
Nidorina |
Ash's Pokédex |
Nidorina, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the female Nidoran. It emits supersonic waves from its mouth to confuse its enemies. |
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
In the manga
Nidorina in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Similar to her anime counterpart, Whitney owns a Nidorina. It appeared in The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling.
Pokémon Adventures
Green had a Nidoran♀ that evolved into a Nidorina sometime between the Red, Green & Blue chapter and Valiant Venomoth!. She evolved into a Nidoqueen in the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter.
A Nidorina was seen in a Poké Ball at Professor Elm's Laboratory in Off Course with Corsola.
A Nidorana appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidorina (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#030 |
Red |
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. |
Blue |
Yellow |
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed. |
Stadium |
The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#096 |
Gold |
When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes 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. |
Stadium 2 |
When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#030 |
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 |
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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#096 |
Diamond |
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, 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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. |
White |
Black 2 |
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #105 |
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Hoenn
#— |
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 |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
#— |
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Kanto
#030 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
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 |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #066 |
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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Safari Zone, Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Trade Nidorino on Route 11 |
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Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
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Crystal |
Routes 13, 14, and 15MorningDay |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Route 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar) |
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Platinum |
Route 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 13, 14, and 15
Safari ZoneNight |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Giant's Bed (Wanderer)
Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 58, Endless Level 64, Forever Level 8, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Lapis Cave (B4F-B8F), Wish Cave (B47F-B50F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Mt. Bristle (4F-9F), Labyrinth Cave (B1F-B9F) |
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MD Sky |
Mt. Bristle (4F-9F), Labyrinth Cave (B1F-B9F) |
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Rumble |
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode C & A) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Model Train Room: All Aboard! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Ember Mountains: Shrine of Magic (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
62
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60 - 125 |
116 - 245 |
Defense:
67
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64 - 130 |
125 - 256 |
Sp. Atk:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
56
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54 - 118 |
105 - 232 |
Total:
365
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 2×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
1 |
Poison Sting |
Poison |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
15 |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
22 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
29 |
Double Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
30 |
36 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
43 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
50 |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
57 |
Flatter |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
64 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
71 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM37 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR54 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR91 |
Venom Drench |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Poison Fang |
Poison |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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Poison Tail* |
Poison |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
25 |
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Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
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Supersonic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
20 |
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Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidorina in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidorina in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flatter |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Horn Drill |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Poison Sting |
Poison |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
35 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
I |
II |
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Super Fang |
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Swagger |
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15 |
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Tackle |
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Tail Whip |
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Toxic |
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Water Gun |
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Special |
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100% |
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Water Pulse |
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Special |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
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Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
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Generation II |
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Generation IV |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Nidorina images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Despite her pre-evolved form and Nidorina's male counterpart Nidorino being able to breed, Nidorina and her evolved form are unable to breed.
- This also makes Nidorina and Nidoqueen the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolved form can breed.
- The fact that Nidorina have lost their ability to lay Eggs after evolution (while Nidorino can still reproduce) had already been established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.[1][2]
- Nidorina's Shiny coloration is similar to Nidorino's regular coloration and vice versa.
- Nidorina shares its category name with Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Poipole, and Naganadel. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
Origin
Nidorina appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or hamster.
Name origin
Nidorina may be a combination of needle and rhinoceros. Nido may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees), referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. Rina likely alludes to its female gender; in some languages, such as Spanish and Italian, names and words ending in a are an indication to the female gender.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ニドリーナ Nidorina |
Possibly from "needle", plus feminine ending -a |
French |
Nidorina |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Spanish |
Nidorina |
Same as English/Japanese name |
German |
Nidorina |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Italian |
Nidorina |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Korean |
니드리나 Nidorina |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
尼美蘿 Nèihméihlòh |
Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 美 means beautiful |
Mandarin Chinese |
尼多娜 Níduōnà |
Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 娜 Nà is a word usually used in transliterating female names |
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Hebrew |
נידורינה Nidorina |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
Hindi |
नीदोरीना Nidorina |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
Lithuanian |
Nidorina |
Same as English name |
Russian |
Нидорина Nidorina |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
Thai |
นิโดรินา Nidorina |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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References
- ↑ Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs.")
- ↑ ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs.")
External links
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