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Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino is a Poison Type Poison Pin Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Psychic type moves. You can find and catch Nidorino in Frostpoint Field with a -% chance to appear during Overcast weather. The Max IV Stats of Nidorino are 61 HP, 72 Attack, 55 SP Attack, 57 Defense, 55 SP Defense, and 65 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino
Regular
Shiny
Nidorino Galar Pokedex ID: C033

List of Nidorino Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 365
HP 61
Attack 72
Defense 57
Special Attack 55
Special Defense 55
Speed 65

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Nidorino to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Nidorino Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Poison PointNormal
RivalryNormal
HustleHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino Evolutions

How do i get Nidorino's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield NidoranM evolves into Nidorino when you reach Level 16. Nidorino then evolves into its final evolution Nidoking with a Moon Stone.

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Level 16
Nidorino
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Moon Stone
Nidoking
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
NidoranM
273574040404650
Nidorino
365725755556165
Nidoking
5051027785758185

Nidorino Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Nidorino?

Nidorino does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch NidoranM and evolve it into Nidorino. A popular spawn location you can find NidoranM is in the Frostpoint Field area with a -% chance to spawn during Overcast weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Frostpoint Field
?60 - 60
Frostpoint Field
?60 - 60
Frostpoint Field
?60 - 60
Frostpoint Field
?60 - 60
Frostpoint Field
?60 - 60
Giant's Bed
21%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
21%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
21%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
21%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
19%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
21%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
19%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
17%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
?60 - 60
Giant's Bed
?60 - 60
Giant's Bed
?60 - 60
Old Cemetery
35%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
25%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
25%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
22%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
26%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
26%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
26%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
26%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
24%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
26%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
24%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
22%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
17%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?63 - 63
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
16%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
16%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Giant's Bed
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
20%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
14%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
Old Cemetery
16%60 - 65
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino Raids

Where do i find Nidorino Raids?

You can find Nidorino raids in the following locations: Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Nidorino Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nidorino Weakness

Nidorino is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Ground
Psychic
0.5x
Damage
Fighting
Poison
Bug
Grass
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Nidorino Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Nidorino Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Nidorino Moves List

What moves can Nidorino learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Nidorino can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Poison type +50% STAB damage.

Nidorino Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Leer
1[] Poison Sting
1[] Peck
1[] Focus Energy
15[] Fury Attack
22[] Toxic Spikes
29[] Double Kick
36[] Horn Attack
43[] Helping Hand
50[] Toxic
57[] Flatter
64[] Poison Jab
71[] Earth Power

TM Moves Nidorino can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM74VenoshockSpecial97.510010Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM96Smart StrikePhysical7010The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Nidorino TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
TR13Focus EnergyStatus30Increases critical hit ratio.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial13510010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR54Toxic SpikesStatus20Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
TR57Poison JabPhysical12010020May poison the opponent.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR87Drill RunPhysical809510High critical hit ratio.
TR91Venom DrenchStatus10020Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.

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