Nidorino (Pokémon)

← #032: Nidoran♂

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#034: Nidoking →

Nidorino ニドリーノ Nidorino #033
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #033 Johto #099 Hoenn #231 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 43.0 lbs. Imperial 19.5 kg Metric 43.0 lbs./19.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% male
Breeding Monster and Ground groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 118 Battle Exp.: 1181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nidorino (Japanese: ニドリーノ Nidorino) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Nidoran♂ starting at level 16, and evolves into Nidoking via Template:Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Nidorino is larger than his pre-evolution. His forehead horn is larger, as well as his ears and the spines on his back. He has grown large teeth.

Gender differences

Nidorino is the male of the species. For the female counterpart, see Nidorina.

Special abilities

Capable of a nasty bite, Nidorino are much fiercer than Nidoran♂. Their long spines ooze poison on contact with foes.

Behavior

Nidorino is independent and are often fierce.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidorino live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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A herd of Nidorino from The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Major appearances

A Nidorino appeared in the first episode, battling a Gengar in a battle Ash was watching on TV. This also means that, Nidorino and Gengar are also the very first Pokémon seen in the anime.

Ralph's Nidorino appeared in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, having evolved from a Nidoran♂ after the battle with Team Rocket and after kissing Emily's Nidoran♀.

Minor appearances

Several Nidorino were in the race shown in The Flame Pokémon-athon!.

Ash battled a Nidorino in Fire and Ice during the Pokémon League.

It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Nidorino debuted in the first round of the Red, Green & Blue chapter, A Glimpse of the Glow, where Red caught it to show to the Pallet Town children how to catch a Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidorino (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. Blue Yellow Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out. Stadium Its horn is harder than diamond. If it punctures an enemy,it pumps powerful venom into the wound.
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
Generation III Ruby 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. 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. 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. 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.
Generation IV Diamond It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. Pearl It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. Platinum It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few (Red) Rare (Blue) Safari Zone (Red) Safari Zone, Celadon Game Corner (Blue) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Routes 9, 23, Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 13, 14, and 15 Crystal Common Routes 13, 14, and 15
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon (FR) Rare (LG) Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 221, Lake Valor (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 221 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Lapis Cave (4F-8F) Wish Cave (47F-50F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Bristle (4F-9F) Maze Cave (B1-B9)

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Berry (trade from Generation I)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 61		121 - 168	232 - 326
Attack: 72		69 - 136	134 - 267
Defense: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 365	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidorino images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Nidorino is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a Pokémon battle in the anime. The other is Gengar. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of Pokémon Red and Green, as well as the remakes.
• Nidorino, along with Gengar (and, possibly, other Pokémon), originate from the old manga, Capsule Monsters which is considered the ancestor to the Pokémon franchise.
• The Nidorino that appears in Professor Oak's introduction in Pokémon Red and Blue has the cry of a Nidorina.
• Along with Gligar and Ditto, Nidorino is colored purple in the games, but colored a shade of pink in the anime.
• Nidorino's alternate coloration is the same as Nidorina's normal coloration. Likewise, Nidorina's alternate coloration matches Nidorino's normal coloration.

Origin

Nidorino appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidorino's name may be based on the word needle and rhinoceros. It may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably, by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The rino in its name most likely alludes to its male gender- in many languages, such as Spanish, names and words ending in o are said to be masculine.

In other languages

• German: Nidorino
• French: Nidorino
• Korean: 니드리노 Nideurino
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多力诺 (Ni Duo Li Nuo) - Transliteration of its original name.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼多利 (Ni Duo Li) - Transliteration of its original name with "no" dropped.

External links

• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidorino

Notes

← #032: Nidoran♂

Pokémon

#034: Nidoking →

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