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Nidorino
ニドリーノ (Nidorīno)
Poison Pin Pokémon
Poison
2'11"
43.0 lbs.
Male Only
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An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated.
It is easily agitated, and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker.
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Ground (2x), Poison (2x), Psychic (2x), and Bug (2x)
Normal (1x), Flying (1x), Rock (1x), Ghost (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Electric (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fighting (½x), Poison (½x), and Grass (½x)
None
Ground (2x), Poison (2x), and Psychic (2x)
Normal (1x), Flying (1x), Rock (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Electric (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x)
Fighting (½x), Poison (½x), Bug (½x), and Grass (½x)
None
Few
Safari Zone
Rare
Safari Zone, Celadon Game Corner
Few
Routes 9, 23, Safari Zone
Common
Routes 13, 14, and 15
Common
Routes 13, 14, and 15
Common
Routes 13, 14, and 15
Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
None
Monster
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Nidoran♀, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Cubone, Marowak, Lickitung, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Snorlax, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Slowking, Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar
Ground
Rattata, Raticate, Ekans, Arbok, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoran♀, Vulpix, Ninetales, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Farfetch’d, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Sentret, Furret, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Aipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Girafarig, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Swinub, Piloswine, Delibird, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank
Leer
Start
Start
Normal
-
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Tackle
Start
Start
Normal
35
95%
35 (max. 56)
A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Horn Attack
8
8
Normal
65
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Double Kick
50
12
Fighting
30
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Poison Sting
19
19
Poison
15
100%
35 (max. 56)
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Focus Energy
23
27
Normal
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user takes a deep breath, and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Fury Attack
32
36
Normal
15
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Horn Drill
41
46
Normal
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Leer
Start
Start
Normal
-
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Tackle
Start
Start
Normal
35
95%
35 (max. 56)
A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Horn Attack
8
8
Normal
65
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Double Kick
12
12
Fighting
30
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Poison Sting
19
19
Poison
15
100%
35 (max. 56)
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Focus Energy
27
27
Normal
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user takes a deep breath, and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Fury Attack
36
36
Normal
15
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Horn Drill
46
46
Normal
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Horn Drill
TM07
TM07
Normal
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Bubblebeam
TM11
TM11
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Gun
TM12
TM12
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Ice Beam
TM13
TM13
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Blizzard
TM14
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Thunderbolt
TM24
TM24
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunder
TM25
TM25
Electric
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Reflect
TM33
TM33
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
Varies
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day
TM11
Fire
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Blizzard
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
TM23
Steel
100
75%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Thunder
TM25
Dark
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Mud-Slap
TM31
Ground
20
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Defense Curl
TM40
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Detect
TM43
Fighting
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Amnesia
Yes
Yes
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, =Snorlax, Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, and Piloswine
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Beat Up
Yes
Yes
Sneasel
Dark
10
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.
Confusion
Yes
Yes
Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Espeon, and Girafarig
Fighting
50
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
Counter
Yes
Yes
Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Mankey, Primeape, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Aipom, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Houndour, and Houndoom
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Disable
Yes
Yes
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, and Lickitung
Normal
-
80%
20 (max. 32)
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Supersonic
Yes
Yes
Lickitung
Normal
-
55%
20 (max. 32)
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Take Down
Yes
Yes
Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Tauros, Eevee, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Swinub, Piloswine, Phanpy, Donphan, and Stantler
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Ice Beam
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Thunderbolt
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Nidorino is larger than his pre-evolution. His forehead horn is larger, as well as his ears, and the spines on his back. He has grown large teeth.
Capable of a nasty bite, Nidorino are much fiercer than Nidoran♂. Their long spines ooze poison on contact with foes.
Nidorino is independent, and are often fierce.
Nidorino live in expansive hot savannas, and plains.
(Unconfirmed!)
Nidorino appears to be based on a rabbit or mouse, or even a hamster, as seen by their aggressive, and independent nature.
Nidorino'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 rino in its name most likely alludes to its male gender- in many languages, such as Spanish, names, and words ending in o are said to be masculine.