Nidorina (Pokémon)

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Nidorina ニドリーナ Nidorina #030
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Ability Poison Point Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #030 Johto #096 Hoenn #228 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'7" Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2'7"/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.1 lbs. Imperial 20 kg Metric 44.1 lbs./20 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding No eggs group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 117 Battle Exp.: 1171*
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

Nidorina (Japanese: ニドリーナ Nidorina) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

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

Special abilities

Poison Point: The Opponent becomes poisoned when it uses a physical attack on Nidorina

Habitat

Nidorina live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

The Nidorina made its debut in EP100. It evolved from a Nidoran♀ after the battle with Team Rocket and after kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂.

Whitney had a Nidorina.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Special that evolved into a Nidorina. It later evolved into a Nidoqueen.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue

The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.

Pokémon Yellow

When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.

Pokémon Stadium

The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches.

Pokémon Gold

When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.

Pokémon Silver

It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight.

Pokémon Crystal

It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.

Pokémon Ruby and 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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon FireRed

The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.

Pokémon LeafGreen

The female's horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.

Game locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon Red and Blue	Few	Rocket Game Corner (1200 coins) and Safari Zone
Pokémon Yellow	Few	Safari Zone and Routes 9 and 23
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None
Pokémon Emerald	None
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Few (FR) Uncommon (LG)	Safari Zone
Pokémon Colosseum	None
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare Pokétore	Aspiration Lake and Route 221

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 58 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Lapis Cave (4F-8F) Rock Hole (B1-B4) Wish Cave (47F-50F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Defense: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
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.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Nidorina, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Game	Generation I		Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
	RB	Yellow
Previous	Growl Tackle Scratch Poison Sting	Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick	Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick	Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick	Growl Tail Whip Scratch Double Kick Poison Sting
18				Poison Sting
19		Poison Sting	Poison Sting
20					Fury Swipes
22				Bite
23	Tail Whip				Bite
26				Helping Hand
27		Tail Whip	Tail Whip
28					Helping Hand
32	Bite
34				Fury Swipes
35					Poison Spikes
36		Bite	Bite
38					Flatter
41	Fury Swipes
43				Flatter	Crunch
46		Fury Swipes	Fury Swipes
50	Double Kick				Entice
53				Crunch
58					Poison Fang

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Horn Drill
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Bubblebeam	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Water Gun
TM13	Ice Beam	Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18		Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28			Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM40	Skull Bash	Defense Curl	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43		Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46		Thief	Thief	Thief
TM50	Substitute
TM58				Endure
TM65				Shadow Claw
TM78				Entice
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Nature Blessing
TM84				Poison Stab
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01			Cut	Cut
HM04		Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen:

• Body Slam

• Double-Edge

• Counter

• Mimic

• Substitute

Trivia

Origin

Nidorina appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidorina's name may be based on the word needle. 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 rina in its name most likely alludes to its female gender- in many languages, such as Spanish, names and words ending in a are said to be feminine.

In other languages

• German: Nidorina
• French: Nidorina
• Korean: 니드리나 Nideurina
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多娜 Ní Duo Núo
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美羅 Ní Mìi Lúo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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