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Pokédex data
National № 030 Type POISON Species Poison Pin Pokémon Height 2′7″ (0.79m) Weight 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) Abilities Poison Point
Rivalry
Hustle (hidden ability)Local № 030 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen)
096 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
096 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
105 (X/Y)Training
EV yield 2 HP Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 117 Growth Rate Medium Slow Breeding
Egg Groups Undiscovered Gender 0% male, 100% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 365 Min Max HP 70 250 344 Attack 62 116 245 Defense 67 125 256 Sp. Atk 55 103 229 Sp. Def 55 103 229 Speed 56 105 232 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
The female’s horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. |
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| Yellow | When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s. |
| 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 Alpha 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. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- nido
- Japanese for ‘two’ (referring to its counterpart)
- rhino
- large African mammal
Moves learned by Nidorina
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Moves learnt by level up
Nidorina learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Growl NORMAL 
— 100 1 Scratch NORMAL 
40 100 7 Tail Whip NORMAL 
— 100 9 Double Kick FIGHTING 
30 100 13 Poison Sting POISON 
15 100 20 Fury Swipes NORMAL 
18 80 23 Bite DARK 
60 100 28 Helping Hand NORMAL 
— — 35 Toxic Spikes POISON 
— — 38 Flatter DARK 
— 100 43 Crunch DARK 
80 100 50 Captivate NORMAL 
— 100 58 Poison Fang POISON 
50 100 Egg moves
Nidorina learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidorina egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Beat Up DARK 
— 100 Charm FAIRY 
— 100 Chip Away NORMAL 
70 100 Counter FIGHTING 
— 100 Disable NORMAL 
— 100 Endure NORMAL 
— — Focus Energy NORMAL 
— — Iron Tail STEEL 
100 75 Poison Tail POISON 
50 100 Pursuit DARK 
40 100 Skull Bash NORMAL 
130 100 Supersonic NORMAL 
— 55 Take Down NORMAL 
90 85 Venom Drench POISON 
— 100 Move Tutor moves
Nidorina can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Helping Hand NORMAL 
— — Iron Tail STEEL 
100 75 Shock Wave ELECTRIC 
60 ∞ Snore NORMAL 
50 100 Super Fang NORMAL 
— 90 Water Pulse WATER 
60 100 Moves learnt by HM
Nidorina is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
HMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Cut NORMAL 
50 95 4 Strength NORMAL 
80 100 6 Rock Smash FIGHTING 
40 100 Moves learnt by TM
Nidorina is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Hone Claws DARK 
— — 6 Toxic POISON 
— 90 9 Venoshock POISON 
65 100 10 Hidden Power NORMAL 
60 100 11 Sunny Day FIRE 
— — 13 Ice Beam ICE 
90 100 14 Blizzard ICE 
110 70 17 Protect NORMAL 
— — 18 Rain Dance WATER 
— — 21 Frustration NORMAL 
— 100 24 Thunderbolt ELECTRIC 
90 100 25 Thunder ELECTRIC 
110 70 27 Return NORMAL 
— 100 28 Dig GROUND 
80 100 32 Double Team NORMAL 
— — 36 Sludge Bomb POISON 
90 100 40 Aerial Ace FLYING 
60 ∞ 42 Facade NORMAL 
70 100 44 Rest PSYCHIC 
— — 45 Attract NORMAL 
— 100 46 Thief DARK 
60 100 48 Round NORMAL 
60 100 49 Echoed Voice NORMAL 
40 100 65 Shadow Claw GHOST 
70 100 84 Poison Jab POISON 
80 100 87 Swagger NORMAL 
— 90 88 Sleep Talk NORMAL 
— — 90 Substitute NORMAL 
— — 94 Secret Power NORMAL 
70 100 100 Confide NORMAL 
— — Transfer-only moves
Nidorina can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.MethodBody Slam NORMAL 
85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Defense Curl NORMAL 
— — Generation 3 — Move tutor Double-Edge NORMAL 
120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Headbutt NORMAL 
70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Mimic NORMAL 
— — Generation 3 — Move tutor Mud-Slap GROUND 
20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Natural Gift NORMAL 
— 100 Generation 4 — TM
Nidorina sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 |
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| Normal | ||||||
| Shiny | — |
Where to find Nidorina
| Red | Route 11, Celadon City |
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| Blue | Route 11 |
| Yellow | Route 9, 23 |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 13, 14, 15 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Route 11 |
| LeafGreen | Evolve Nidoran♀ |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 221, Valor Lakefront |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 13, 14, 15 |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Nidoran♀ |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 11 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Data not available yet. |