Where can I find Nidorino in SoulGold?

Nidorino can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Nidorino?

Nidorino is a poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Nidorino learn in SoulGold?

Nidorino can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Nidorinoin Pokémon SoulGold

poison

Pokédex Entry

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

#033

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

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How to Obtain

Nidorino can be found in Route 42 (very rare). Wild ones range from level 22 to 26.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
15	Fury AttackLevel: 15Fury Attack	normal	15	85	20
15	Fury AttackLevel: 15Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
22	Toxic SpikesLevel: 22Toxic Spikes	poison	0	0	20
22	Toxic SpikesLevel: 22Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
29	Double KickLevel: 29Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
29	Double KickLevel: 29Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
36	Horn AttackLevel: 36Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
36	Horn AttackLevel: 36Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
43	Helping HandLevel: 43Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
43	Helping HandLevel: 43Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
50	ToxicLevel: 50Toxic	poison	0	0	10
50	ToxicLevel: 50Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
57	FlatterLevel: 57Flatter	dark	0	100	15
57	FlatterLevel: 57Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
64	Poison JabLevel: 64Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
64	Poison JabLevel: 64Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
71	Earth PowerLevel: 71Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
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
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
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.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	50	100	25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	0	100	10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	150	80	5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Poison TailPoison Tail	poison	50	100	25
Poison TailPoison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	70	100	20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	poison	0	100	20
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
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.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
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.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
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.
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	An 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.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
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.
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.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.