Nidorina is a quadrupedal, sky-blue mammalian Pokémon with dark-blue patches. It has red eyes, large, spiny ears, and has two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It possesses large poison spikes, which it retracts whenever it is with a group, feeding its children, or while resting in its burrow. Its paws have three claws each, and it is able to stand on its hind legs. The hind legs are longer and thicker than its forelegs. It has a stubby tail. Nidorina is a female-only species.
Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon, and it is known to be a caring mother that chews food for its young. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its kind, and becomes nervous when separated. Nidorina prefers not to fight since its horn grows slowly, but if forced or enraged, it prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. Nidorina prefers to chew its food into a paste before spitting it out and feeding its children. It also emits ultrasonic cries to befuddle foes. Nidorina live in burrows at hot savannas and plains.
Main series
Major appearances
In Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, Emily's Nidorina, nicknamed Maria, evolved from Nidoran♀ after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂, nicknamed Tony.
In A Goldenrod Opportunity, Whitney used a Nidorina during her Gym battle against Ash. However, Nidorina was easily defeated by Cyndaquil's two Flamethrower attacks.
In The Heartbreak of Brock, Temacu's Nidorina was drinking out of a fountain. She later took a stroll with Temacu's Nidorino.
A Nidorina appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Gorman.
Minor appearances
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, multiple Nidorina were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later among the Pokémon participating in the Big P Pokémon Race.
A Nidorina appeared in the banned episode EP035.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, a Nidorina sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Tent Situation, two Nidorina were at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Nidorina was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
A Nidorina appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Nidorina appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
Multiple Nidorina appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Nidorina appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator.
In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Nidorina participated in the Battle Stage of the Chrysanthemum Contest.
A Nidorina appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
A Nidorina appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Nidorina appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Nidorina appeared in Mewtwo's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.
A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in I Choose You!.
Six Nidorina appeared in The Power of Us, with five under the ownership of different Trainers.
Pokédex entries
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EP100
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Nidorina
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Ash's Pokédex
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Nidorina, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the female Nidoran. It emits supersonic waves from its mouth to confuse its enemies.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
- Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.[1][2]
- Nidorina and Nidoqueen are the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their unevolved form can breed.
- Nidorina's Shiny coloration is similar to Nidorino's regular coloration and vice versa.
- Nidorina shares its category name with Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Poipole, and Naganadel. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.
Origin
Nidorina appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or hamster. Anatomically, however, they resemble hyraxes – rodent-like mammals that are genetically more closely related to much larger mammals like elephants and manatees featuring thickset bodies with tough hides (similar to Nidoqueen).
Name origin
Nidorina may be a combination of needle, rhinoceros, and -ina (feminine diminutive suffix in Spanish and Italian). It may also involve 二度 nido (twice).