Nidorina (Japanese : ニドリーナ Nidorina ) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I .
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 quadrupedal, sky-blue mammalian Pokémon with dark-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 whenever it is with a group, feeding its children, or 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 than its forelegs. It has a stubby tail. Nidorina is a female-only species.
Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon, and it is 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. Nidorina prefers not to fight since its horn grows slowly, but if forced or enraged, it prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. Nidorina prefers to chew its food into a paste before spitting it out and feeding its children. It also emits ultrasonic cries to befuddle foes. Nidorina live in burrows at hot savannas and plains .
Evolution
Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ and evolves into Nidoqueen .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
Kanto #030
Red(JPN)
(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed .)
Green
Red(ENG)
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
Johto #096
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
Hoenn #—
Kanto #030
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
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
Sinnoh #—
Johto #096
Diamond
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino 's.
Pearl
Platinum
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
Unova #—
Black
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
White
Black 2
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos Coastal #105
Hoenn #—
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.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VIII
Galar Crown Tundra #066
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus .
Sword
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.
Shield
If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.
Brilliant Diamond
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow more slowly than Nidorino's.
Shining Pearl
Game locations
In side games
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177
250 - 344
62
60 - 125
116 - 245
67
64 - 130
125 - 256
55
54 - 117
103 - 229
55
54 - 117
103 - 229
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
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Nidorina is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl .
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
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Sw Sh
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
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BD SP
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
Sw Sh
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidorina in Generation VIII
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
BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidorina in Generation VIII
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
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
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
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By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
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
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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TCG -only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds
Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 72
Base Defense: 51
Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
In the anime
Main series
Nidorina in Pokémon the Series
Major appearances
In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon? , Emily 's Nidorina, nicknamed Maria, evolved from Nidoran♀ after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph 's Nidoran♂ , nicknamed Tony.
In A Goldenrod Opportunity , Whitney used a Nidorina during her Gym battle against Ash . However, Nidorina was easily defeated by Cyndaquil 's two Flamethrower attacks.
In The Heartbreak of Brock , Temacu 's Nidorina was drinking out of a fountain. She later took a stroll with Temacu's Nidorino .
A Nidorina appeared in Mad About Blue! , under the ownership of Gorman .
Minor appearances
Multiple Nidorina debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon! , as residents of the Laramie Ranch. One was later among the Pokémon participating in the Big P Pokémon Race .
A Nidorina appeared in the banned episode EP035 .
In Pikachu's Vacation , a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Theme Park .
In The Power of One , a Nidorina sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III .
In A Tent Situation , two Nidorina were at Professor Oak's Laboratory .
In Tricks of the Trade , a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona .
A Nidorina appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest .
A Nidorina appeared in The Legend of Thunder! .
Multiple Nidorina appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys .
A Nidorina appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind! , under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator .
In Spontaneous Combusken! , a Coordinator's Nidorina participated in the Battle Stage of the Chrysanthemum Contest .
A Nidorina appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't! .
A Nidorina appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life .
A Nidorina appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions .
A Nidorina appeared in Mewtwo 's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened .
A Trainer 's Nidorina appeared in Adventures in Running Errands! .
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in I Choose You! .
Six Nidorina appeared in The Power of Us , with five under the ownership of different Trainers.
A Nidorina appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big! .
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red , a Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak 's introduction.
In the manga
Nidorina in Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Similar to her TV series counterpart, Whitney owns a Nidorina. It appeared in The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling .
Pokémon Adventures
Green had a Nidoran♀ that evolved into a Nidorina sometime between the Red, Green & Blue arc and Valiant Venomoth! . She evolved into a Nidoqueen in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc .
A Nidorina was seen in a Poké Ball at Professor Elm 's Laboratory in Off Course with Corsola .
A Nidorana appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest .
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer 's Nidorina appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!! .
In the TCG
Main article: Nidorina (TCG)
Trivia
Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.[ 1] [ 2]
Despite this, however, several of Nidorina's Pokédex entries imply it's still capable of childrearing.
Nidorina and Nidoqueen are the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their unevolved form can breed.
Nidorina's Shiny coloration is similar to Nidorino's regular coloration and vice versa.
Nidorina shares its category name with Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂ , Nidorino, Poipole , and Naganadel . They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
Origin
Nidorina appears to draw inspiration from rabbits , porcupines and rhinos , with aspects of venomous mammals . It may also reference the mythical Moon rabbit due to its rabbit like appearance and the fact that it reaches its final evolved form using a Moon Stone .
Name origin
Nidorina may be a combination of needle , rhinoceros , and -ina (feminine diminutive suffix in Spanish and Italian). It may also involve 二度 nido (twice). It may be derived from nidor , a pungent, unpleasant smell.
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ニドリーナ Nidorina
From needle , rhinoceros , -ina , and possibly 二度 nido
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 Nidorina
Transcription of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese
尼多娜 Níduōnà
From the partial transcription of Japanese name and 娜 nà
Cantonese Chinese
尼多娜 Nèihdōnàh * 尼美蘿 Nèihméihlòh *
From the partial transcription of Japanese name and 娜 nàh From the partial transcription of Japanese name, 美 méih , and 蘿 lòh
[show] More languages
Hebrew
נידורינה Nidorina
Transcription of English name
Hindi
नीडोरिना Nidorina
Transcription of English name
Lithuanian
Nidorina
Same as English name
Russian
Нидорина Nidorina
Transcription of English name
Thai
นิโดรินา Nidorina
Transcription of Japanese name
References
↑ Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia : 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs." )
↑ ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters : 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs." )
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