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.


List of Nidorino Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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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 |
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Poison Point | Normal | |
Rivalry | Normal | |
Hustle | Hidden |
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.
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)
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
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.
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 |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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 |
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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 |
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TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM37 | Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 30 | Each Pokémon in your party attacks. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM96 | Smart Strike | ![]() | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven 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 |
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TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR09 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR13 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Increases critical hit ratio. |
TR17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Defense. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR54 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Poisons opponents when they switch into battle. |
TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
TR67 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR87 | Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | High critical hit ratio. |
TR91 | Venom Drench | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed. |
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