Nidorina sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Nidoran F but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Nidoqueen as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Been around since Gen 1.
Nidorina's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 HP EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Nidorina Weakness
AvgType-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
This Poison-type links Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidoqueen. Nidorina has 365 stats but sits in the Undiscovered egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
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Stall teams hate this. Nidorina can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Nidorina in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Nidorina in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Nidorina starts with Nidoran♀ (female) at Lv. 12-23 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)EFFORTLESSRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 36HeartGoldGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 36SoulSilverGrassLv.12-13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 36SoulSilverGrassLv.12CommonEarlyRoute
Step 2Nidorina ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 13HeartGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 13SoulSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14HeartGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14SoulSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15SoulSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15HeartGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidRouteor evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Nidorina isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Nidoqueen to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Poison Point is the go-to ability for Nidorina. It has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Rivalry is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Nidorina fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 62 Attack). At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Nidorina appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Nidorina has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A