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
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
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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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In Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidorina was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
In the mangaIn the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #030
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Red
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The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
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Blue
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Yellow
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When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
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Stadium
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The female is usually docile. However, if it becomes enraged, it will attack wildly with bites and scratches.
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Generation II
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Johto #096
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Gold
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When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
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Silver
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It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight.
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Crystal
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It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
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Stadium 2
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When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #030
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
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LeafGreen
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The female's horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #096
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Diamond
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When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
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SoulSilver
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It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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White
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Black 2
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When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #105
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
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Y
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When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #066
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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67
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64 - 130
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125 - 256
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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56
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54 - 118
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105 - 232
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Total: 365
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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 languagesExternal links