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No. 0033 · Generation I · Kanto

Nidorino

The Poison Pin Pokémon

TL;DR. Nidorino is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 365. An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.

Poison

An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.

Height0.9 m

Weight19.5 kg

AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry

HiddenHustle

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 365. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 61

Attack 72

Defense 57

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 65

Total365

365 base stat total, the 676th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Poison-types.

72 base Attack, Nidorino's strongest stat, ranking 39th of 83 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Nidorino 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, Nidorino reaches 1,393 CP at level 40 and 1,594 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack137

GO Defense111

GO Stamina156

Max CP (L40)1,393

Max CP (L50)1,575

Best buddy (L51)1,594

Raid catch CP 743–796 (L20). Weather boosted 929–995 (L25).

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Competitive

Nidorino in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nidorino across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #762 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #762 69.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Nidorino.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nidorino, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Nidorino?

Nidorino is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Nidorino weak to?

Nidorino takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Nidorino resistant to?

Nidorino resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Nidorino evolve?

Nidorino evolves from Nidoran♂ (Level 16). Nidorino evolves into Nidoking (Use Moon Stone).

What generation is Nidorino from?

Nidorino was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0033.

What are Nidorino's base stats?

Nidorino has HP 61, Attack 72, Defense 57, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 365.

What are Nidorino's abilities?

Nidorino can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry, plus the Hidden Ability Hustle.

Is Nidorino legendary or mythical?

No. Nidorino is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Nidorino's best stat?

Nidorino's highest base stat is Attack at 72, which ranks 39th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Nidorino good?

Nidorino 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.

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