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Type | Poison |
Height | 2′ 11″ |
Weight | 43.0 lbs |
Abilities | Poison Point: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker. Rivalry: Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender. |
Gender | ♂ |
Versions:
- With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
- It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.
Nidorino Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Nidorino |
Japanese | ニドリーノ (Nidorino) |
German | Nidorino |
French | Nidorino |
Origin | nidoru: Japanese for ‘needle’ rhino: large African mammal -o: male suffix |
Nidorino Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Psychic |
Ground |
Nidorino Evolution

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Poison / Ground
Nidorino changes
- In Generation 3, Nidorino does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidorino has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidorino has a base experience yield of 118.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidorino has a base Friendship value of 70.
Nidorino where to find for…
Red | Safari Zone |
Blue | Celadon City, Safari Zone |
Yellow | Route 9, 23, Safari Zone |
Gold Silver Crystal | Route 13, 14, 15 |
Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed | Safari Zone |
LeafGreen | Route 11, Safari Zone |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 221, Valor Lakefront |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 13, 14, 15 |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y | Route 11 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 9, 10, 23 |
Sword Shield | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 221, Valor Lakefront, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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