Nidorina (Pokémon)

← #029: Nidoran♀

Pokémon

#031: Nidoqueen →

Nidorina ニドリーナ Nidorina #030 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Cacophony Cacophony Hustle Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Nidorina 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 44.1 lbs. 20.0 kg Nidorina 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 117 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 128 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Nidorina 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
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.

It evolves from Nidoran♀ starting at level 16 and evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone.

It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, but unlike Nidoran♀, Nidorina cannot breed.

Biology

Nidorina is a quadruped, light-blue Pokémon with darker blue patches. It has red eyes, large, spiny ears, and has two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It possesses large poison spikes, which it retracts when with a group and while resting in its burrow. Its paws have three claws each, and it is able to stand on its hind legs. The hind legs are longer and thicker that its forelegs. It has a stubby tail. This is a female only species; the male counterpart is Nidorino.

Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon, known to be a caring mother that chews food for its young. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its kind, and becomes nervous when separated. When Nidorina is in a group, it keeps its barbs tucked away to prevent injury, and even does so when it rests. Nidorina prefers not to fight since its horn grows slowly, but if forced or enraged, it prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. It also emits ultrasonic cries to befuddle foes. Nidorina lives in hot savannas and plains.

In the anime

Nidorina in the anime

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?

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

Temacu has a Nidorina which was first seen drinking out of a fountain in The Heartbreak of Brock. She is later seen taking a stroll with Temacu's Nidorino.

Minor appearances

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

Nidorina also appeared in the banned episode EP035.

Nidorina also appeared in The Power of One.

Two Nidorina were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in A Tent Situation.

A Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

Nidorina also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Nidorina was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Nidorina appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

A Nidorina appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in Hi Ho Silver Wind!

Nidorina also appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Nidorina appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

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

Nidorina in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Adventures that evolved into a Nidorina some time between the Red, Green & Blue arc and Yellow arc. She evolved into a Nidoqueen in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring. SoulSilver It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Generation V Black When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes. Y When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.

Game locations

Generation I Red Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner Trade Nidorino on Route 11 Blue Safari Zone Trade Nidorino on Route 11 Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 13, 14, and 15 Crystal Routes 13, 14, and 15

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Safari Zone Trade Nidorino on Route 11 LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 221 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Route 15 Pal Park Field

Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Nidoran♀ Black 2 White 2 Evolve Nidoran♀

Generation VI X Y Route 11

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Nidoran♀
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) Labyrinth Cave (B1-B9)
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower Normal Mode C & A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Shimmering Lake

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 077 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 1313 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 2020 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2323 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2828 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3535 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 3838 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 4343 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 5050 Captivate Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 5858 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidorina

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidorina in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidorina in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nidorina can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nidorina cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
‡	Super FangBW	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 030.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll bite with my pointed fangs! 26%-50% HP Half my HP's gone now... 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I don't have the energy to even bite... Level up I leveled up! My fangs and claws are in top form! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! My fangs and claws are in top form!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Nidoran  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Nidorina  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second Evolution Nidoqueen  Poison  Ground

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.

Other sprites

Crystal back	FireRed/LeafGreen shiny back	Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver back

Trivia

• Despite being a non-legendary, gendered species, and Pokédex entries attesting to its care and protection of offspring, Nidorina and its evolution Nidoqueen are unable to breed; only its pre-evolution, Nidoran♀, can breed.
  • This also makes Nidorina and Nidoqueen the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolution can breed.
• Nidorina's Shiny coloration is similar to Nidorino's regular coloration and vice versa.

Origin

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

Name origin

Nidorina may be a combination of needle and rhinoceros. Nido 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 the two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. Rina likely alludes to its female gender; in some languages, such as Spanish and Italian, names and words ending in a are an indication to the female gender.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニドリーナ Nidorina Possibly from "needle", plus feminine ending -a French Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name German Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Italian Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Korean 니드리나 Nideurina Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 尼多娜 Níduōnà Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 娜 Nà is a word usually used in transliterating female names Cantonese Chinese 尼美蘿 Nèihméihlòh Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 美 means beautiful

More languages

Notes

← #029: Nidoran♀

Pokémon

#031: Nidoqueen →

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