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Nidorina ニドリーナ Nidorina
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Type	Poison
Species	Poison Pin Pokémon
Height	2′07″ (0.8m)
Weight	44.1 lbs. (20.0kg)
Abilities	Poison Point
	Rivalry
Egg group	No eggs
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 HP
Exp. yield	117 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	100% ♀
Pokédex color	Blue
Catch rate	120
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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♀ evolved into Nidorina after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂ 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.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Common (Red) Few (Blue)	Safari Zone
	Pokémon Yellow	Many	Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Common	Routes 13, 14, and 15
	Pokémon Crystal	Common	Routes 13, 14, and 15
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Rare (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen)	Safari Zone
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Route 221, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	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	Lapis Cave (4F-8F) Wish Cave (47F-50F)

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

Weakness	Resistance
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×

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.

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 I RB Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Poison Sting 23 Tail Whip 32 Bite 41 Fury Swipes 50 Double Kick

Generation I Y Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick 19 Poison Sting 27 Tail Whip 36 Bite 46 Fury Swipes

Generation II Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick 19 Poison Sting 27 Tail Whip 36 Bite 46 Fury Swipes

Generation III Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick 18 Poison Sting 22 Bite 26 Helping Hand 34 Fury Swipes 43 Flatter 53 Crunch

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick Poison Sting 20 Fury Swipes 23 Bite 28 Helping Hand 35 Toxic Spikes 38 Flatter 43 Crunch 50 Captivate 58 Poison Fang

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Charm			Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty
Counter			Slakoth Slaking
Disable			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung Lickilicky
Focus Energy			Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂,Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Torchic,Combusken, Blaziken Numel, Camerupt
Pursuit			Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel
Supersonic			Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Take Down			Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon Tauros Dunsparce Snubbull, Granbull Swinub, Piloswine Phanpy Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Poochyena, Mightyena Aron, Lairon, Aggron Numel, Camerupt Bidoof, Bibarel Shieldon, Bastiodon Mamoswine Rhyperior

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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!

Evolution

Basic Nidoran♀

Level 16 Nidorina

Moon Stone Nidoqueen

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
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III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
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IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
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