Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nidorino is a Poison Type Poison Pin Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Nidorino can be found with Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 365 combined Base Stats.
Nidorino Stats and Abilities
Based on Nidorino Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Nidorino Highest IV Stat is Attack 72 and the Lowest being Special Attack 55.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 61 | 232 | 326 |
D | Attack | 72 | 134 | 267 |
F | Defense | 57 | 107 | 234 |
E | Special Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
E | Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 |
E | Total | 365 |
Nidorino | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Poison Point Ability 1 | Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker. |
Rivalry Ability 2 | Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender. |
Hustle Hidden Ability | Hustle increases the ability-bearer's Attack by 50%, however, it also reduces the Accuracy of all Physical moves by 20%. |
How To Evolve Nidorino in BDSP
NidoranM requires ( Level 16) to evolve into Nidorino and then ( Moon Stone) to evolve into Nidoking.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Nidorino
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Moon Stone ![]() → |
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Where To Find Nidorino in BDSP
Nidorino has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nidorino Weakness
Nidorino is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Nidorino to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Nidorino Strong Against?

Best Moves Nidorino in BDSP
Best Moveset for Nidorino Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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71 |
Earth Power
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
64 |
Poison Jab
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
36 |
Horn Attack
| ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | |
1 |
Peck
| ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
Best Moveset for Nidorino TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM25 |
Thunder
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |


Nidorino Level Up Moves
List of Moves Nidorino can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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1 |
Poison Sting
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Power:
22.5 Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() May poison the opponent.
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1 |
Peck
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Power: 35
Acc: 100
PP: 35
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1 |
Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
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15 |
Fury Attack
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Power: 15
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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22 |
Toxic Spikes
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
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29 |
Double Kick
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
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36 |
Horn Attack
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 25
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43 |
Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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50 |
Toxic
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
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57 |
Flatter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Confuses opponent, but raises its Special Attack by two stages.
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64 |
Poison Jab
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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71 |
Earth Power
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Nidorino TM Moves
List of Moves Nidorino can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM06 |
Toxic
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM24 |
Thunderbolt
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM25 |
Thunder
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM34 |
Shock Wave
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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