#0033 · Crown Tundra #069 · sword shield · gen 8
Nidorino
Poison Pin Pokémon
With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
- Gender:
- ♀ 0% · ♂ 100%
- Catch rate:
- 120/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.9 m
- Weight:
- 19.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Monster, Field
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Mensal
Base stats
HP61
Atk72
Def57
Sp.Atk55
Sp.Def55
Speed65
Total: 365
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
GroundPsychic
×½
FightingPoisonBugGrassFairy
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 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G4
poison point poison point, rivalry
- G5
poison point, rivalry poison point, rivalry, hustle
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | PeckThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 35 | 100% | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% | |
| 22 | Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Poison | — | — | |
| 29 | Double KickThe target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 30 | 100% | |
| 36 | Horn AttackThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 65 | 100% | |
| 43 | Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| 57 | FlatterFlattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 64 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| 71 | Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 90 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | DigThe user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM21 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM23 | 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% | |
| TM24 | SnoreThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM31 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM33 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM34 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM37 | Beat UpThe user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM39 | FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM41 | Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally | Normal | — | — | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM74 | 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% | |
| TM76 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 70 | — | |
| TM98 | Stomping TantrumDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 75 | 100% | |
| HM01 | Body SlamThe user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 85 | 100% | |
| HM05 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 90 | 100% | |
| HM06 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents | Ice | 110 | 70% | |
| HM08 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 90 | 100% | |
| HM09 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 110 | 70% | |
| HM13 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM17 | AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| HM20 | SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM22 | Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| HM26 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM27 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM31 | Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| HM54 | Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Poison | — | — | |
| HM57 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| HM67 | Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 90 | 100% | |
| HM87 | Drill RunThe user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 95% | |
| HM91 | Venom DrenchOpposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.▶ All opponents | Poison | — | 100% |
