Nidorina (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Nidorina Poison Pin Pokémon ニドリーナ Nidorina #030 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Cacophony Cacophony Hustle Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Nidorina 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 44.1 lbs. 20.0 kg Nidorina 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 117 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 128 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Nidorina 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Nidoran♀ starting at level 16 and evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone.

It is related to the Nidoran♂ line, but unlike Nidoran♀, Nidorina cannot breed.

Contents

Biology

Nidorina is a quadrupedal, light-blue 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. Nirdoina 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.

In the anime

In the main series

Nidorina in the anime

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.

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP100 Nidorina Ash's Pokédex Nidorina, the Poison Pin Pokémon. The evolved form of the female Nidoran. It emits supersonic waves from its mouth to confuse its enemies.

In Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In the manga

Nidorina in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Similar to her anime counterpart, Whitney owns a Nidorina. It appeared in The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Nidoran♀ that evolved into a Nidorina sometime between the Red, Green & Blue chapter and Valiant Venomoth!. She evolved into a Nidoqueen in the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter.

A Nidorina was seen in a Poké Ball at Professor Elm's Laboratory in Off Course with Corsola.

A Nidorana appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Trainer's Nidorina appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidorina (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #030 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 Johto #096 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #030 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #096 Diamond When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. Pearl Platinum HeartGold When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring. SoulSilver It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.

Generation V Unova #— Black When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. White Black 2 When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #105 Hoenn #— X The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes. Y When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #030 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #066 Sword The horn on its head has atrophied. It's thought that this happens so Nidorina's children won't get poked while their mother is feeding them. Shield If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.

Game locations

Generation I Red Safari Zone, Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) Trade Nidorino on Route 11 Blue Safari Zone Trade Nidorino on Route 11 Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Routes 9 and 23, Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 13, 14, and 15 Crystal Routes 13, 14, and 15MorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Safari Zone Trade Nidorino on Route 11 LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 221, Valor Lakefront (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 13, 14, and 15 Safari ZoneNight Pal Park Field

Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Nidoran♀ Black 2 White 2 Evolve Nidoran♀

Generation VI X Y Route 11 Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 9, 10, and 23

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Giant's Bed (Wanderer)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Nidoran♀

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 58, Endless Level 64, Forever Level 8, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Lapis Cave (B4F-B8F), Wish Cave (B47F-B50F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Bristle (4F-9F), Labyrinth Cave (B1F-B9F) MD Sky Mt. Bristle (4F-9F), Labyrinth Cave (B1F-B9F) Rumble Eternal Tower (Normal Mode C & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Shimmering Lake Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Shuffle Silbern Museum: Stage 95 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Shrine of Magic (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal Masters EX Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Nidoran♀

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1515 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2222 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 2929 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 3636 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 4343 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 5050 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10 5757 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 6464 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 7171 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR54 TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Poison Fang Poison Physical 50 100% 15 Poison Tail* Poison Physical 50 100% 25 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidorina in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidorina in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bite Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000— 030}}30% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100}}100% 35 I II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 I II III IV V VI VII Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidorina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidorina × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Tackle	Nidorina (Skyridge 83)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll bite with my pointed fangs! 26%-50% HP Half my HP's gone now... 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I don't have the energy to even bite... Level up I leveled up! My fangs and claws are in top form!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #049 Opportunist Rarely increases damage.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 172 Base Attack: 117 Base Defense: 120 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Bite, Poison Sting Charged Attacks: Poison Fang, Dig, Sludge Bomb, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Nidoran♀  Poison

Level 16 →

First evolution Nidorina  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second evolution Nidoqueen  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Generation I Red Blue Yellow Red Green Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Despite her pre-evolved form and Nidorina's male counterpart Nidorino being able to breed, Nidorina and her evolved form are unable to breed.
  • This also makes Nidorina and Nidoqueen the only two Pokémon that cannot breed even though their pre-evolved 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.

Name origin

Nidorina may be a combination of needle and rhinoceros. Nido may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees), referring to the two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits. Rina likely alludes to its female gender; in some languages, such as Spanish and Italian, names and words ending in a are an indication to the female gender.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニドリーナ Nidorina Possibly from "needle", plus feminine ending -a French Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name German Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Italian Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Korean 니드리나 Nidorina Same as English/Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 尼美蘿 Nèihméihlòh Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 美 means beautiful Mandarin Chinese 尼多娜 Níduōnà Rough transliteration of Japanese name. 娜 Nà is a word usually used in transliterating female names

More languages Hebrew נידורינה Nidorina Transcription of English/Japanese name Hindi नीदोरीना Nidorina Transcription of English/Japanese name Lithuanian Nidorina Same as English name Russian Нидорина Nidorina Transcription of English/Japanese name Thai นิโดรินา Nidorina Transcription of Japanese name

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