TL;DR. Nidorina is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 365. The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Stat spread.
Total of 365. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Nidorina in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nidorina reaches 1,309 CP at level 40 and 1,498 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Nidoran♀ family appeared on October 11, 2018.
- Nidoran♀
- Shadow
- Nidorina and Nidoqueen by encounter
Nidorina in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nidorina across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #290 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Nidorina.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nidorina, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Nidorina?
Nidorina is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Nidorina weak to?
Nidorina takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Nidorina resistant to?
Nidorina resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Nidorina evolve?
Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ (Level 16). Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen (Use Moon Stone).
What generation is Nidorina from?
Nidorina was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0030.
What are Nidorina's base stats?
Nidorina has HP 70, Attack 62, Defense 67, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 56. Total base stat total: 365.
What are Nidorina's abilities?
Nidorina can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry, plus the Hidden Ability Hustle.
Is Nidorina legendary or mythical?
No. Nidorina is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Nidorina's best stat?
Nidorina's highest base stat is HP at 70, which ranks 31st of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Nidorina good?
Nidorina has a base stat total of 365, the 676th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Nidorina as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nidorina is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Nidorina vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nidorina | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Attack | 62 | 72 | -10 |
| Defense | 67 | 66 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Speed | 56 | 68 | -12 |
| Total | 365 | 412 | -47 |
Nidorina appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Nidorina is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Nidorina.
Every main-series game Nidorina is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Dazzling Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 9, 10, 23
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15
- WildSafari Zone (night) (Savannah, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- In-game tradeTrade Nidorino on Route 11
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15 (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- RedObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- In-game tradeTrade Nidorino on Route 11
- BlueObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- In-game tradeTrade Nidorino on Route 11
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 9 and 23, Safari Zone
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Nidorina appears in 10 episodes.
From EP033 (1997-11-11) through JN081 (2021-09-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Nidorina in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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