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Nidorinain Pokémon Heart & Soul

poison

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Poison Pin Pokémon

When it is with its friends or family, its barbs are tucked away to prevent injury. It appears to become nervous if separated from the others.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#030

Abilities

POISON POINT(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

HUSTLE(Secondary)

Trades accuracy for power.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Female

Egg Groups

mon_egg_groups, p_updated_abilities

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Nidoranf

Base form

→

Nidorina

Level up Nidoranf to Lv. 16

→

Nidoqueen

Use Moon Stone on Nidorina

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How to Obtain

Nidorina can be found in Route 12 Hns (uncommon), in Route 13 Hns (uncommon), and in Route 14 Hns (uncommon), among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 50.

Wild Encounters (9)


Route 12 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 45	30%
Route 13 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 45	30%
Route 14 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 48	30%
Route 15 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 45	30%
Safari Zone Center	any	Field	Lv. 31	15%
Safari Zone East	any	Field	Lv. 33	10%
Safari Zone Low Mid Hns	any	Field	Lv. 19	5%
Safari Zone North Frlg	any	Field	Lv. 30	15%
Safari Zone West	any	Field	Lv. 30	10%

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
8	Tail WhipLevel: 8Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
8	Tail WhipLevel: 8Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
18	Poison StingLevel: 18Poison Sting	poison	30	100	35
18	Poison StingLevel: 18Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
22	BiteLevel: 22Bite	normal	60	100	25
22	BiteLevel: 22Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
26	Helping HandLevel: 26Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
26	Helping HandLevel: 26Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
34	Fury SwipesLevel: 34Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
34	Fury SwipesLevel: 34Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	dark	0	100	15
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
53	CrunchLevel: 53Crunch	dark	80	100	15
53	CrunchLevel: 53Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
DisableDisable	normal	0	55	20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
CharmCharm	normal	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	0	100	10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.