Nidorina (Pokémon)

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Nidorina ニドリーナ Nidorina #030
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Pin Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Rivalry Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #030 Johto #096 Hoenn #228 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′07″ Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2′07″/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.1 lbs. Imperial 20.0 kg Metric 44.1 lbs./20.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 117 Battle Exp.: 1171*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nidorina (Japanese: ニドリーナ Nidorina) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Nidorina is comparitively larger than its pre-evolution, though it loses the forehead horn. Nidorina's poison spikes are larger and probably more potent; it has also gained the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Gender differences

Nidorina is the female equivalent of Nidorino. This is shown even in its name, which ends in a as opposed to o in Nidorino. A is traditionally a feminine vowel in the English language, particularly at the ends of names.

Nidorina seems to be more docile and and relaxed than its counterpart Nidorino.

Special abilities

Its longer spikes ooze poison on contact with foes.

Behavior

Nidorina is a gentle Pokémon like its pre-evolution, Nidoran♀. It is a caring mother, chewing food for its young. Athough it would rather not attack at all, it prefers attacks like clawing and biting. It seems to display close family bonds with others of its own kind, and becomes nervous when separated. However, when angered, a Nidorina can become a formidable foe.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Nidorina live in expansive hot savannas and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:A herd of Nidorina.PNG

A herd of Nidorina in The Flame Pokémon-athon!.

Emily's Nidoran♀ evolved into Nidorina after battling Team Rocket and kissing Ralph's Nidoran♂ in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?

Whitney has a Nidorina. It was easily defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil in their Gym Battle.

In the manga

Blue had a Nidoran♀ in Pokémon Special that evolved into a Nidorina. It later evolved into a Nidoqueen.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidorina (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting. Blue Yellow When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed. Stadium The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches.
Generation II Gold When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring. Silver It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight. Crystal It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body. Stadium 2 When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
Generation III Ruby When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others. Sapphire When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others. Emerald 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. FireRed The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes. LeafGreen The female's horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Generation IV Diamond When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. Pearl When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common (Red) Few (Blue) Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Many Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 13, 14, and 15 Crystal Common Routes 13, 14, and 15
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen) Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 221, Lake Valor (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 58 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Lapis Cave (4F-8F) Wish Cave (47F-50F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Defense: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Total: 365	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Nidorina, but are for some/all evolutions.

Generation I Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Poison Sting 23 Tail Whip 32 Bite 41 Fury Swipes 50 Double Kick

Generation I Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick 19 Poison Sting 27 Tail Whip 36 Bite 46 Fury Swipes

Generation II Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Scratch Double Kick 19 Poison Sting 27 Tail Whip 36 Bite 46 Fury Swipes

Generation III Level Move Type Start Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick 18 Poison Sting 22 Bite 26 Helping Hand 34 Fury Swipes 43 Flatter 53 Crunch

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Growl Tackle Tail Whip Double Kick Poison Sting 20 Fury Swipes 23 Bite 28 Helping Hand 35 Toxic Spikes 38 Flatter 43 Crunch 50 Captivate 58 Poison Fang

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 Bubblebeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Charm			Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty
Counter			Slakoth Slaking
Disable			Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung Lickilicky
Focus Energy			Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂,Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Torchic,Combusken, Blaziken Numel, Camerupt
Pursuit			Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel
Supersonic			Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Take Down			Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon Tauros Dunsparce Snubbull, Granbull Swinub, Piloswine Phanpy Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Poochyena, Mightyena Aron, Lairon, Aggron Numel, Camerupt Bidoof, Bibarel Shieldon, Bastiodon Mamoswine Rhyperior

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen:

• Body Slam
• Counter
• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidorina images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• One piece of information of note is that Nidorina cannot breed, although it is not a genderless species, and its male counterpart, Nidorino, can breed. The same is true for Nidoqueen and Nidoking, respectively.

Origin

Nidorina appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse.

Name origin

Nidorina's name may be based on the word needle. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni, two, or 二度 nido, two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. The rina in its name most likely alludes to its female gender- in many languages, such as Spanish, names and words ending in a are said to be feminine.

In other languages

• German: Nidorina
• French: Nidorina
• Korean: 니드리나 Nideurina
• Chinese (Taiwan): 尼多娜 Ní Duo Na - Transliteration of its original name.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 尼美羅 Ní Mìi Lúo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidorina

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