Stats & Training
Nidorina's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 HP stat exp, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
The female’s horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
The female’s horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Nidorina Weakness
Type-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground, Psychic, and Bug. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Rhydon GroundRock | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Nidorina (Celadon City Gift) | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Nidorino (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x48-57% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x70-83% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x91-109%KO Dig 2x72-86% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x43-51% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x87-103%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x48-58% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x43-52% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x85-101%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Dig 2x46-55% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x83-99% Dig 2x69-81% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x50-59% Bone Club 2x41-48% Bonemerang 2x33-39% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x74-87% Bone Club 2x59-70% Bonemerang 2x47-56% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x106-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Dig 2x49-58% | ||
In Red & Blue, Alakazam can KO Nidorina with Psychic (145-171%). Slowbro's Surf hits Nidorina for 56-66%. Golem's Earthquake also KOs at 125-147%.
 Alakazam Psychic | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Slowbro builds →Surf56-66% | ||
 Golem RockGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x125-147%KO Explosion103-122%KO Rock Slide47-56% Body Slam35-42% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Pinsir builds →Hyper Beam64-76% Submission17-20% Bind7-8% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Nidorina Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
TMs define Nidorina's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Poison Sting, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Dark coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Nidorina in Red & Blue
9 encounter spots for Nidorina at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Nidorina in Red & Blue
To get Nidorina, start by catching Nidoran♀ (female) through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 2-33. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)Route 22BlueGrass Lv.2-4 Route10%EarlyRoute 22RedGrass Lv.3-4 Route10%EarlySafari Zone - CenterBlueGrass Lv.22 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - NorthBlueGrass Lv.22 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - EastBlueGrass Lv.24 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - WestBlueGrass Lv.25 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - EastRedGrass Lv.24 Facility5%MidSafari Zone - WestRedGrass Lv.25 Facility5%MidUnderground Path 5-6RedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)Underground Path 5-6BlueIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)
Step 2Nidorina ✓Safari Zone - NorthBlueGrass Lv.30 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - NorthRedGrass Lv.30 Facility5%MidCeladon City - Game CornerRedGift from NPC Lv.17 CityLimitedMidPurchase: 1,200 coinsSafari Zone - CenterBlueGrass Lv.31 Facility10%LateSafari Zone - EastBlueGrass Lv.33 Facility10%LateSafari Zone - WestBlueGrass Lv.33 Facility10%LateSafari Zone - CenterRedGrass Lv.31 Facility5%LateRoute 11BlueIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidorino)Route 11RedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidorino)or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Nidorina Guide
In Red & Blue, 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.
In Red & Blue, Nidorina fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 62 Attack. At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In Red & Blue, Nidorina does the job early-game if you need a Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Nidoqueen before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Nidorina has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves