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Poison Point Rivalry Hustle (Dream World) |
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Nidorino (Japanese: ニドリーノ Nidoriino) is a Poison-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Nidoran♂. It is the male counterpart of a Nidorina.
Appearance[]
Nidorino is a rabbit-like Pokémon, like its previous evolution, though it acquires a more rugged look. Sharp teeth protrude from its upper jaw and its spikes have grown larger. It is a red-purple color with slightly darker spots. It has very large ears.
Special abilities[]
The entire Nido family are known for their venomous spines. Nidorino's are no exception. They are more potent than his previous evolution.
Evolution[]
Nidorino evolves into Nidoking, by use of a Moon Stone. Nidorino is the evolved form of Nidoran♂ as of level 16.
In the anime[]
- Nidorino first appeared in Pokémon - I Choose You!, it appeared on Ash's TV battling against another trainer's Gengar. This battle mirrored the opening sequence for Red and Blue.
- In the episode Where Art Through, Little Pokémon? a young boy named Ralph had a Nidoran♂ that evolved into a Nidorino after kissing a Nidoran♀.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
Version(s) | Location |
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Red/Blue | Safari Zone (Red) Safari Zone and the Celadon Game Corner for 1,200 coins (Blue) |
Yellow | Route 9, 23, and Safari Zone |
Gold/Silver | Route 13-15 |
Crystal | Route 13-15 |
Ruby/ Sapphire | Trade |
Emerald | Trade |
FireRed/ LeafGreen | Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, & 3 (FireRed) Safari Zone Area 2 (LeafGreen) |
Diamond/ Pearl | Route 221, Lake Valor |
Platinum | Route 221 (Poké Radar) |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Route 15 |
Black/White | Evolve Nidoran♂ (White only) |
Side game locations[]
Game(s) | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Lapis Cave (4-8F), Wish Cave (47-50F) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mt. Bristle (4-9F), Labyrinth Cave (1-9BF) |
Pokémon Rumble | Eternal Tower |
Pokédex entries[]
Red | Blue |
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An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. | |
Yellow | |
Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out. | |
Gold | |
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. | |
Silver | |
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. | |
Crystal | |
It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker. | |
Ruby | |
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. | |
Sapphire | |
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. | |
Emerald | |
Its horn is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might. | |
FireRed | |
It is easily angered. By swinging its well-developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond. | |
LeafGreen | |
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. | |
Diamond | |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. | |
Pearl | |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. | |
Platinum | |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. | |
HeartGold | |
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. | |
SoulSilver | |
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. | |
Black | |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. | |
White | |
It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. | |
Black 2 | |
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Alpha Sapphire | |
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Moon | |
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Learnset[]
Generation I[]
- Main article: Nidorino/Learnset Generation I
Origins[]
Nidorino appears to be based on many types of rodents.
Nidorino's name is named after a small town in Northeastern Italy. Its name means strong willed in Italian.
Trivia[]
- Nidorino's shiny color is the same color as Nidorina's.
- Nidorino, along with Gengar, are the first Pokémon to appear in the games and anime.
References[]