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.
Gender:
♀ 100% · ♂ 0%
Catch rate:
120/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
0.8 m
Weight:
20.0 kg
Egg groups:
Undiscovered
Growth rate:
Medium slow
Body shape:
Mensal
Base stats
HP70
Atk62
Def67
Sp.Atk55
Sp.Def55
Speed56
Total: 365
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Hustle (hidden)
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
EV yield (current): +2 HP
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
ScratchHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
40
100%
1
GrowlThe user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.▶ All opponents
Tail WhipThe user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
9
Double KickThe target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
30
100%
13
Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
15
100%
20
Fury SwipesThe target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
18
80%
23
BiteThe target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
28
Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally
Normal
—
—
35
Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team’s feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
Poison
—
—
38
FlatterFlattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
43
CrunchThe user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
80
100%
50
CaptivateIf any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
58
Poison FangThe user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
50
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM09
VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
65
100%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM13
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
90
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents
Ice
110
70%
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM24
ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
TM25
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
110
70%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM36
Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM40
Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
60
—
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM49
Echoed VoiceThe user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM65
Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ghost
70
100%
TM84
Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
80
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
Tutor: Super FangThe user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally
