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.
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Nidoran♂ family appeared on July 4, 2019.
- Nidoran♂
- Shadow
- Nidorino and Nidoking by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026, 3-star (Party hat (red)).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (red) | Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition |
| Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (red) | New Year's 2026 |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2024 | 3-starParty hat (red) | New Year's 2024 |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2023 | 3-starParty hat | New Year's 2023 |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2022 | 3-starParty hat | New Year's Event 2022 |
Nidorino in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nidorino across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #817 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Nidorino 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 Nidorino is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Nidorino vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nidorino | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 61 | 66 | -5 |
| Attack | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Defense | 57 | 66 | -9 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Speed | 65 | 68 | -3 |
| Total | 365 | 412 | -47 |
Nidorino appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Nidorino 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 Nidorino.
Every main-series game Nidorino 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 and 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
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- In-game tradeTrade Nidorina on Route 11
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15 (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- RedObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- BlueObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- GiftCeladon Game Corner
- 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.
Nidorino appears in 10 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN038 (2020-09-20).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Nidorino partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Nidorino partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Nidorino in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Nidorino
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.