No. 0030

Nidorina

Poison Pin Pokémon

Official art

Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground and Psychic, with a base stat total of 365. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 20 kg 44.1 lbs
Base stat total: 365 Higher than 34% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Poison Point Rivalry Hustle

Pokédex entryShield

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk6273–125116–245

Def6778–130125–256

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe5668–118105–232

Total365Higher than 34% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundPsychic

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingGrassPoison

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 56); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+118Max108No SP76Min68

Scarf177Tailwind236

At max Speed, Nidorina outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Nidorina against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118		Nidorina · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
108		Nidorina · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
76		Nidorina · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Poison Point
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be poisoned.
Other Pokémon with Poison Point 18
Nidoran♀Nidoqueen Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Seadra Paldean Wooper Qwilfish Roselia Budew Roserade Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Skrelp Dragalge Overqwil Clodsire
Rivalry
This Pokémon's attacks do 1.25× on same gender targets; 0.75× on opposite gender.
Other Pokémon with Rivalry 17
Nidoran♀Nidoqueen Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Beautifly Shinx Luxio Luxray Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar
Hustle, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5× and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8×.
Other Pokémon with Hustle 21
Rattata Raticate Nidoran♀Nidoran♂Nidorino Togepi Togetic Corsola Remoraid Delibird Combee Togekiss Hisuian Lilligant Darumaka Rufflet Durant Deino Zweilous Flapple Dracozolt Squawkabilly

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexNFE

Evolution

#0029Nidoran♀Poison
1. Level 16
  #0030NidorinaPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone
    #0031NidoqueenPoisonGround

Moves

Level up 13


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
15	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
22	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
29	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
36	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
43	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
50	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
57	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
64	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
71	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 28


HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Special	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15

Biology

Its horn grows slowly and it does not like fighting, but when forced to do so, it tends to resort to clawing and biting opponents. It lives in groups with others of its evolutionary line, and chews food for its young.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#670 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#030Original Johto#096Updated Johto#096Coastal Kalos#105Let’s Go Kanto#030Crown Tundra#066

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.
Shield
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.
Sword
When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
HeartGold · Y
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
LeafGreen
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
FireRed · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
Crystal
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Silver · SoulSilver
When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
Gold
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Yellow
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Nidorina
Japanese: ニドリーナ
Japanese (romaji): Nidorina
Korean: 니드리나
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多娜
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多娜
French: Nidorina
German: Nidorina
Spanish: Nidorina
Italian: Nidorina

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 128
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Nidoran♀: Level 16.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Green 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Y 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

X 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

LeafGreen 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

FireRed 3 areas

Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Crystal 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Silver 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Gold 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Yellow 4 areas

Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Blue 5 areas

Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 4 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.