Nidorinain Pokémon SoulGold

poison

Pokédex Entry

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.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Powers up against rivals.

Hustle(Hidden)

Trades accuracy for power.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Female

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

128

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 42 (rare). Wild ones range from level 20 to 25.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
15	Fury SwipesLevel: 15Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
15	Fury SwipesLevel: 15Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
22	Toxic SpikesLevel: 22Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
22	Toxic SpikesLevel: 22Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
29	Double KickLevel: 29Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
29	Double KickLevel: 29Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
36	BiteLevel: 36Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
36	BiteLevel: 36Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
43	Helping HandLevel: 43Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
43	Helping HandLevel: 43Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
50	ToxicLevel: 50Toxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
50	ToxicLevel: 50Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
57	FlatterLevel: 57Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
57	FlatterLevel: 57Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
64	CrunchLevel: 64Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
64	CrunchLevel: 64Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
71	Earth PowerLevel: 71Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
71	Earth PowerLevel: 71Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
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.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
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.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
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.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
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.
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	An 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.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
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.
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.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.