Nidorinoin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Poison Pin Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#101 Johto Dex · #033 National

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Powers up against rivals.

Hustle(Hidden)

Trades accuracy for power.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

128

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

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

Evolution Chain

Nidoranm

Base form

→

Nidorino

Level up Nidoranm to Lv. 16

→

Nidoking

Use Moon Stone on Nidorino

Related Guides

How to Obtain

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

Wild Encounters (5)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
13	Poison StingLevel: 13Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
20	Fury AttackLevel: 20Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
20	Fury AttackLevel: 20Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
24	BulldozeLevel: 24Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
24	BulldozeLevel: 24Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
28	Helping HandLevel: 28Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
28	Helping HandLevel: 28Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
35	Toxic SpikesLevel: 35Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
35	Toxic SpikesLevel: 35Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
38	FlatterLevel: 38Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
38	FlatterLevel: 38Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
43	Poison JabLevel: 43Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
43	Poison JabLevel: 43Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
50	CaptivateLevel: 50Captivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
50	CaptivateLevel: 50Captivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
58	Horn DrillLevel: 58Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
58	Horn DrillLevel: 58Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	PWR150	ACC80	PP5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Poison TailPoison Tail	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
Poison TailPoison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
18	Poison StingLevel: 18Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
18	Poison StingLevel: 18Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
22	Horn AttackLevel: 22Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
22	Horn AttackLevel: 22Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
26	Helping HandLevel: 26Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
26	Helping HandLevel: 26Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
34	Fury AttackLevel: 34Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
34	Fury AttackLevel: 34Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
53	Horn DrillLevel: 53Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
53	Horn DrillLevel: 53Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Nidorino cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3(Nidoran♂ · Level 3)Mud Slap	ground		PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Nidoran♂ · Level 3
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3(Nidoran♂ · Level 3)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.

TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Nidorino. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Nidorino resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Nidorino, either offensively or defensively.

Nidorinoin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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