-

Pokédex data
National № 033 Type POISON Species Poison Pin Pokémon Height 2′11″ (0.89m) Weight 43 lbs (19.5 kg) Abilities Poison Point
Rivalry
Hustle (hidden ability)Local № 033 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen)
099 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
099 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
108 (X/Y)Training
EV yield 2 Attack Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 118 Growth Rate Medium Slow Breeding
Egg Groups Field, Monster Gender 100% male, 0% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 365 Min Max HP 61 232 326 Attack 72 134 267 Defense 57 107 234 Sp. Atk 55 103 229 Sp. Def 55 103 229 Speed 65 121 251 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 |
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out. |
| Gold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| Silver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| Crystal | It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
NIDORINO has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
| FireRed | It is easily angered. By swinging its well-developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond. |
| LeafGreen | An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Emerald | Its horn is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. |
| HeartGold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| SoulSilver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. |
| X | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| Y | An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- nido
- Japanese for ‘two’ (referring to its counterpart)
- rhino
- large African mammal
Moves learned by Nidorino
-
Moves learnt by level up
Nidorino learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Leer NORMAL 
— 100 1 Peck FLYING 
35 100 7 Focus Energy NORMAL 
— — 9 Double Kick FIGHTING 
30 100 13 Poison Sting POISON 
15 100 20 Fury Attack NORMAL 
15 85 23 Horn Attack NORMAL 
65 100 28 Helping Hand NORMAL 
— — 35 Toxic Spikes POISON 
— — 38 Flatter DARK 
— 100 43 Poison Jab POISON 
80 100 50 Captivate NORMAL 
— 100 58 Horn Drill NORMAL 
— — Egg moves
Nidorino learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nidorino egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Amnesia PSYCHIC 
— — Beat Up DARK 
— 100 Chip Away NORMAL 
70 100 Confusion PSYCHIC 
50 100 Counter FIGHTING 
— 100 Disable NORMAL 
— 100 Endure NORMAL 
— — Head Smash ROCK 
150 80 Iron Tail STEEL 
100 75 Poison Tail POISON 
50 100 Sucker Punch DARK 
80 100 Supersonic NORMAL 
— 55 Take Down NORMAL 
90 85 Venom Drench POISON 
— 100 Move Tutor moves
Nidorino can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Drill Run GROUND 
80 95 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
Nidorino 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
Nidorino 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 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
Nidorino 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
Nidorino sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ||||||
| Shiny | — |
Where to find Nidorino
| Red | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
|---|---|
| Blue | Celadon City |
| Yellow | Route 9, 23 |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 13, 14, 15 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
| LeafGreen | Route 11 |
| 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. |