Nidorina Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Nidorina
Poison Pin Pokémon
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.
Nidorina Pokédex brings together the essential information for Nidorina, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Nidorina is National Pokédex #30 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Poison-type Pokémon.
This Nidorina Pokédex covers Nidorina across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. 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.
Nidorina at a glance
- Type
- POISON
- Weak to
- GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 70
- Abilities
- Poison Point, Rivalry, Hustle (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Nidoqueen — Use Item · Moon Stone
Nidorina Pokédex overview
Nidorina has the Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Poison Pin Pokémon. 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. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Nidorina Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Nidorina quick facts
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 20.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 120
- Base happiness
- 70
Nidorina Pokédex type and weaknesses
Nidorina is weak to Ground and Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Nidorina's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Nidorina and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Nidorina type effectiveness
Damage taken when Nidorina is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Nidorina Pokédex stats
Nidorina has a base stat total of 365, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 70. In the Nidorina Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Nidorina is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Nidorina Pokédex abilities
Nidorina can have Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Nidorina functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Nidorina abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Hustle Hidden
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Nidorina Pokédex evolution
Nidorina evolves from Nidoran ♀. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen (Use Item · Moon Stone). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Nidorina evolution family
Nidorina evolution requirements
Nidorina Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Nidorina has 1 form shown on this Nidorina Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Nidorina Pokédex game appearances
Nidorina appears in 26 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Nidorina appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Nidorina game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Nidorina?
The locations below show where Nidorina can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Nidorina encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Kanto Route 11 Area | Npc Trade | 16–100 | 100% | Trade Nidorino |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East | Walk | 33 | 10% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 10% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 33 | 10% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 10% | — |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | — |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 26 | 30% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 26 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Diamond | Sinnoh Route 221 Area | Walk | 29 | 10% | Radar On |
| Diamond | Valor Lakefront Area | Walk | 21 | 10% | Radar On |
| Diamond | Valor Lakefront Area | Walk | 22 | 10% | Radar On |
| Firered | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 5% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Gold | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Gold | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Gold | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Gold | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Gold | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Gold | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Gold | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Gold | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East | Walk | 33 | 10% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 10% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 33 | 10% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 10% | — |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 15 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 16 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 17 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | Swarm No |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | — |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | — |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East | Walk | 33 | 10% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 10% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 30 | 10% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 10% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 10 Area | Overworld | 18–23 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 23 Area | Overworld | 41–46 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 9 Area | Overworld | 17–22 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 10 Area | Overworld | 18–23 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 23 Area | Overworld | 41–46 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 9 Area | Overworld | 17–22 | 100% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 221 Area | Walk | 30 | 1% | Radar On |
| Pearl | Valor Lakefront Area | Walk | 22 | 1% | Radar On |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 221 Area | Walk | 30 | 10% | Radar On |
| Platinum | Valor Lakefront Area | Walk | 27 | 1% | Radar On |
| Platinum | Valor Lakefront Area | Walk | 28 | 10% | Radar On |
| Red | Celadon City Prize Corner | Gift | 17 | 100% | Coins 1200 |
| Red | Kanto Route 11 Area | Npc Trade | 16–100 | 100% | Trade Nidorino |
| Red | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 5% | — |
| Red | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Red Japan | Celadon City Prize Corner | Gift | 17 | 100% | Coins 1200 |
| Red Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 30 | 5% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Safari Zone ♂iddle | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Silver | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Silver | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 30% | Time Night |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 15 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 16 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone Savannah | Walk | 17 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | Swarm No |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | — |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 20% | — |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 23 | 10% | Radio Off |
| X | Kalos Route 11 Area | Walk | 21 | 5% | — |
| Y | Kalos Route 11 Area | Walk | 21 | 5% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 23 Area | Walk | 41 | 20% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 23 Area | Walk | 44 | 10% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 9 Area | Walk | 18 | 5% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East | Walk | 32 | 10% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 23 | 10% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Nidorina Pokédex moves
The Nidorina Pokédex lists 102 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Nidorina move explorer
102 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 9 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 12 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 15 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Level Up |
| 15 | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 22 | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 23 | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 38 | Flatter | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 39 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 47 | Super ♀ang | NORMAL | Physical | — | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 50 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 58 | Poison ♀ang | POISON | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 71 | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Machine | |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Beat Up | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Blizzard | ICE | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Bubble Beam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Cut | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Machine |
| — | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Machine |
| — | Detect | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Echoed Voice | NORMAL | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hone Claws | DARK | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Horn Drill | NORMAL | Physical | — | 30 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Ice Beam | ICE | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rage | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Smash | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Claw | GHOST | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Shock Wave | ELECTRIC | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Skull Bash | NORMAL | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sludge Bomb | POISON | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Strength | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Thunder | ELECTRIC | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Venom Drench | POISON | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Venoshock | POISON | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Tutor |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Ice Beam | ICE | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Shock Wave | ELECTRIC | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Super ♀ang | NORMAL | Physical | — | 90 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
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Nidorina Pokédex entries
The Nidorina Pokédex entries below let you compare how Nidorina has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Nidorina Pokédex entries
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
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.
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.
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.
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
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.
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.
When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
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.
If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.
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