Nidorino

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Poison

Nidorino

ニドリーノ Nidoriino

Poison Pin Pokémon

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Ability

Gender

Poison Point
Rivalry
Hustle (Dream World)

100% ♂

Pokédex color

Egg groups

Purple

Monster
Field

Weight

Height

43.0 lbs

19.5kg

2'11"

0.9 m

Body style

Footprint

Cry

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Generation IV

Generation V

Stats
HP	Attack	Defense
61	72	57
Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
55	55	65
Total
365

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
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
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
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.
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