Nidorino
Nidorino
Poison Pin Pokémon
With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
Nidorino is No. 0033 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Poison-type Poison Pin Pokémon. With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Nidorino first belongs to Generation I. Nidorino does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Nidorino at a glance
- Type
- POISON
- Weak to
- GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 72
- Abilities
- Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Nidoking — Use Item · Moon Stone
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Weight
- 19.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 120
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Nidorino is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses any thing, it attacks immediately.
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 100 |
| 12 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | 30 | 100 |
| 19 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 100 |
| 27 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | — | — |
| 36 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 46 | Horn Drill | NORMAL | — | 30 |