Nidorina (Pokémon)

← #029: Nidoran♀

Pokémon

#031: Nidoqueen →

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
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry 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 2'07" Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2'07"/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.1 lbs. Imperial 20.0 kg Metric 44.1 lbs./20.0 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 100% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 21 cycles* (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 2 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Nidorina is comparatively larger than its pre-evolution, though she loses the forehead horn. Nidorina's poison spikes are larger and probably more potent; she has also gained the ability to stand on her hind legs.

Gender differences

Nidorina is the female equivalent of Nidorino. This is shown even in its name, which ends in a as opposed to o in Nidorino. A is traditionally a feminine vowel in the English language, particularly at the ends of names.

Nidorina seems to be more docile and relaxed than her counterpart Nidorino.

Special abilities

Nidorina's abilities are stronger than Nidoran♀'s, but are otherwise the same.

Behavior

Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon like its pre-evolution, Nidoran♀. She is a caring mother, chewing food for her young. Although she would rather not attack at all, she prefers attacks like clawing and biting. She seems to display close family bonds with others of her own kind, and becomes nervous when separated. However, when angered, a Nidorina can become a formidable foe.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidorina live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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A herd of Nidorina in The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Major appearances

Emily's Nidoran♀, nicknamed Maria evolved into Nidorina after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony, in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?

Minor appearances

A herd of Nidorina were seen in The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Whitney has a Nidorina. She was easily defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil in their Gym Battle.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP100 Nidorina Ash's Pokédex Nidorina, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the Female Nidoran. It emits supersonic waves from its mouth to confuse its enemies.

In the manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Nidorina (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. Blue Yellow When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed. Stadium The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches.
Generation II Gold When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring. Silver It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight. Crystal It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body. Stadium 2 When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
Generation III Ruby 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. 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. 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. FireRed The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes. LeafGreen The female's horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Generation IV Diamond When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. Pearl When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. Platinum When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. 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 Common (Red) Few (Blue) Safari Zone, Celadon Game Corner (Red) Safari Zone (Blue) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Many Routes 9 and 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 Rare (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen) 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!	Endless Level 58 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 8 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: 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.

Learnset

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

By leveling up

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#B884DD" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

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 Nidorina images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite being a gendered species, Nidorina and its evolution Nidoqueen are unable to breed.
• Nidorina's alternate coloration is similar to Nidorino's regular coloration.

Origin

Nidorina appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse, or even a hamster.

Name origin

Nidorina'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 rina in its name most likely alludes to its female gender - in many languages, such as Spanish and Italian, names and words ending in a are an indication for the female gender.

In other languages

• German: Nidorina
• French: Nidorina
• Korean: 니드리나 Nideurina
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多娜 Ní Duo Na - Transliteration of its original name.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美羅 Ní Mìi Lúo

External links

• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidorina

Notes

← #029: Nidoran♀

Pokémon

#031: Nidoqueen →

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