Nidorina #0030

The Poison Pin Pokémon

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Typing	Poison
Abilities	Poison Point - Ability 1 Rivalry - Ability 2 Hustle - Hidden
Classification	The Poison Pin Pokémon
National ID	#0030

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

GroundPsychic

Resists x½

FightingPoisonBugGrassFairy

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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	70	130—177
Attack	62	60—125
Defense	67	64—130
Sp. Attack	55	54—117
Sp. Defense	55	54—117
Speed	56	54—118
Total	365	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 16

Use Moon Stone

Where to Find

Generation 8
BD/SP	WildRoute 221Valor Lakefront Grand UndergroundGrand Underground
The Crown Tundra (DLC)	StaticFrostpoint FieldGiant's Bed RaidBallimere Lake (Den 174, Den 175)Frigid Sea (Den 174, Den 175)Giant's Bed (Den 174, Den 175)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE	WildRoute 9Route 10Route 23
Generation 6
X/Y	WildRoute 11
Generation 4
HG/SS	WildRoute 13Route 14Route 15Safari Zone
Platinum	WildRoute 221Valor Lakefront
D/P	WildRoute 221Valor Lakefront
Generation 3
FR/LG	WildSafari Zone Gift & tradeRoute 11
Generation 2
Crystal	WildRoute 13Route 14Route 15
G/S	WildRoute 13Route 14Route 15
Generation 1
Yellow	WildRoute 9Route 23Safari Zone (Kanto)
R/B	WildSafari Zone (Kanto) Gift & tradeCeladon CityRoute 11
Blue (Japan)	WildSafari Zone (Kanto)
Red/Green (Japan)	WildSafari Zone (Kanto) Gift & tradeCeladon CityRoute 11

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	20
Egg Steps	5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	100.00%
Height	0.8 m (2'7")
Weight	20.0 kg (44.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	2 HP
Base Exp. Yield	128
Catch Rate	120
Catch Chance	~24.92% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Base Friendship	50

Pokédex Entries

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."
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl "When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow more slowly than Nidorino’s."
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee! "When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed."
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."
Alpha Sapphire 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."
Black White "When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s."
Black 2 White 2 "When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s."
Diamond Pearl "When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s."
Platinum "When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s."
HeartGold "When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, 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."
Ruby Sapphire "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."
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."
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."
Gold "When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes 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."
Red Blue "The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting."
Yellow "When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed."

Learnset

Level-up Egg TM

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Nidorina via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Growl	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Poison Sting	15	100	Poison	Phys.
1	Scratch	40	100	Normal	Phys.
1	Tail Whip	—	100	Normal	Stat.
15	Fury Swipes	18	80	Normal	Phys.
22	Toxic Spikes	—	—	Poison	Stat.
29	Double Kick	30	100	Fighting	Phys.
36	Bite	60	100	Dark	Phys.
43	Helping Hand	—	—	Normal	Stat.
50	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
57	Flatter	—	100	Dark	Stat.
64	Crunch	80	100	Dark	Phys.
71	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Nidorina as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Beat Up	1	100	Dark	Phys.
Charm	—	100	Fairy	Stat.
Counter	1	100	Fighting	Phys.
Disable	—	100	Normal	Stat.
Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Poison Fang	50	100	Poison	Phys.
Poison Tail	50	100	Poison	Phys.
Skull Bash	130	100	Normal	Phys.
Supersonic	—	55	Normal	Stat.
Take Down	90	85	Normal	Phys.
Venom Drench	—	100	Poison	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Nidorina via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM003	Water Pulse	60	100	Water	Spec.
TM006	Toxic	—	90	Poison	Stat.
TM011	Sunny Day	—	—	Fire	Stat.
TM013	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TM014	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TM017	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM018	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM023	Iron Tail	100	75	Steel	Phys.
TM024	Thunderbolt	90	100	Electric	Spec.
TM025	Thunder	110	70	Electric	Spec.
TM028	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM032	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM034	Shock Wave	60	—	Electric	Spec.
TM036	Sludge Bomb	90	100	Poison	Spec.
TM040	Aerial Ace	60	—	Flying	Phys.
TM042	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM044	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM045	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM046	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM058	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM065	Shadow Claw	70	100	Ghost	Phys.
TM082	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM084	Poison Jab	80	100	Poison	Phys.
TM087	Swagger	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM090	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM093	Cut	50	95	Normal	Phys.
TM096	Strength	80	100	Normal	Phys.
TM098	Rock Smash	40	100	Fighting	Phys.