Nidorina (Pokémon)

Nidorina ニドリーナ Nidorina
Artwork from FR/LG
Type	Poison
Species	Poison Pin Pokémon
Kanto Dex National Dex	#030
Johto Dex	#096
Hoenn Dex	#228*
Sinnoh Dex	#—
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Height	2′07″ (0.8m)
Weight	44.1 lbs. (20.0kg)
Abilities	Poison Point or Rivalry
Egg group	No eggs
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 HP
Exp. yield	117 base exp.
Lv. 100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	100% ♀
Pokédex color	Blue
Catch rate	120
Footprint
Body style
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Nidorina (Japanese: ニドリーナ Nidorina) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Nidorina is comparatively larger than its pre-evolution, though it loses the forehead horn. Nidorina's poison spikes are larger and probably more potent; it has also gained the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Gender differences

Nidorina is the female equivalent of Nidorino. This is shown even in its name, which ends in a as opposed to o in Nidorino. A is traditionally a feminine vowel in the English language, particularly at the ends of names.

Nidorina seems to be more docile and and relaxed than its counterpart Nidorino.

Special abilities

Nidorina's abilities are stronger than Nidoran♀'s, but are otherwise the same.

Behavior

Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon like its pre-evolution, Nidoran♀. It is a caring mother, chewing food for its young. Although it would rather not attack at all, it prefers attacks like clawing and biting. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its own kind, and becomes nervous when separated. However, when angered, a Nidorina can become a formidable foe.

Habitat

Nidorina live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Emily's Nidoran♀, nicknamed Mari evolved into Nidorina after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony, in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?

Whitney has a Nidorina. It was easily defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil in their Gym Battle.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Special that evolved into a Nidorina. It later evolved into a Nidoqueen.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidorina (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.
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	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.
	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.
IV	Diamond	When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
	Pearl	When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
	Platinum	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Location
I	Red	Blue	Common (Red) Few (Blue)	Safari Zone
	Yellow		Many	Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone
II	Gold	Silver	Common	Routes 13, 14, and 15
	Crystal		Common	Routes 13, 14, and 15
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		None	Trade
	FireRed	LeafGreen	Rare (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen)	Safari Zone
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		None	Trade
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Rare	Route 221, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)
	Platinum		None	Trade
	Pal Park			Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 58 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Lapis Cave (4F-8F) Wish Cave (47F-50F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Bristle (4F-9F) Maze Cave (B1-B9)

Base stats

HP:	70
Attack:	62
Defense:	67
Special:	55
SpAtk:	55
SpDef:	55
Speed:	56

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Ground : 2×  Psychic : 2×	Fighting : ½×  Poison : ½×  Bug : ½×  Grass : ½×		Normal : 1×  Flying : 1×  Rock : 1×  Ghost : 1×  Steel : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Electric : 1×  Ice : 1×  Dragon : 1×  Dark : 1×
Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Grass-type  moves is ½×, and the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

Nidorina is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply. Moves in Italics aren't STAB for Nidorina, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
7	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30	Cute	2 ♥♥
9	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
13	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35	Smart	2 ♥♥
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
23	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
28	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	1 ♥
35	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	0
38	Flatter	Dark	Status	—	100%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
43	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
50	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
58	Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
TM03	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	85%	10	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15	Smart	1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10	Smart	1 ♥
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10	Tough	0
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM78	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	Smart	0
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Sneasel, Weavile Houndour, Houndoom	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	10	100%	10	Smart	2 ♥♥
Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Phanpy, Donphan Skitty, Delcatty Pachirisu Buneary, Lopunny Glameow, Purugly	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Lucario	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung, Lickilicky	Disable	Normal	Status	—	80%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking Cubone, Marowak Torchic, Torchic, Blaziken Mankey, Primeape Vigoroth, Slaking Numel, Camerupt Cranidos, Rampardos Stunky, Skuntank	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Cool	0
Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20	Smart	1 ♥
Lickitung, Lickilicky Whismur, Loudred, Exploud	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Growlithe, Arcanine Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior Tauros Eevee Dunsparce Snubbull, Granbull Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine Phanpy, Donphan Stantler Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Poochyena, Mightyena Aron, Lairon, Aggron Numel, Camerupt Bidoof, Bibarel Cranidos, Rampardos Shieldon, Bastiodon Gible, Gabite, Garchomp Hippopotas, Hippowdon	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 0.5%	IQ Group: C

Evolution

Unevolved Base form 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
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IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
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For other sprites and images, please see Nidorina images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• One piece of information of note is that Nidorina cannot breed, although it is not a genderless species, and its male counterpart, Nidorino, can breed. The same is true for Nidoqueen and Nidoking, respectively.

Origin

Nidorina appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidorina's name may be based on the word needle and rhinoceros. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The rina in its name most likely alludes to its female gender- in many languages, such as Spanish, names and words ending in a are said to be feminine.

In other languages

• German: Nidorina
• French: Nidorina
• Korean: 니드리나 Nideurina
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多娜 Ní Duo Na - Transliteration of its original name.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美羅 Ní Mìi Lúo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia