Nidorina (#0030) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk6260–125116–245

Def6764–130125–256

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe5654–118105–232

Total365Higher than 34% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 56). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+118Max108No SP76Min68Scarf177Tailwind236

At max Speed, Nidorina outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0029Nidoran♀Poison
1. Level 16#0030NidorinaPoison
  1. Use Moon Stone#0031NidoqueenPoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

15Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

22Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

29Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

36BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

43Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

50ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

57FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

64CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

71Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 28

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#030Original Johto#096Updated Johto#096Coastal Kalos#105Let’s Go Kanto#030Crown Tundra#066

If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.
Shield
The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so Nidorina’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them.
Sword
When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
HeartGold · Y
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
LeafGreen
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
FireRed · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
Crystal
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Silver · SoulSilver
When feeding its young, it first chews and tender izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
Gold
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
Yellow
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: ニドリーナ
Japanese (romaji): Nidorina
Korean: 니드리나
Chinese (Traditional): 尼多娜
Chinese (Simplified): 尼多娜
French: Nidorina
German: Nidorina
Spanish: Nidorina
Italian: Nidorina

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 128
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Green 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas

Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Road 23Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22

Y 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

X 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

LeafGreen 4 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

FireRed 3 areas

Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Crystal 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Silver 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Gold 3 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Yellow 4 areas

Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Blue 5 areas

Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Red 4 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 17
Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 16–100
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31