Is Nidorina Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
The step between Nidoran and Nidoqueen. Moon Stone whenever you're ready.
Nidoran♀ (female) trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's typing presses Nidorina's defenses.
Nidorina has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Nidoqueen's defenses.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Nidoqueen's weaknesses hard.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Nidoqueen has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Nidoqueen's weaknesses hard.
Nidoqueen trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Nidorina cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 16.
How to Get Nidorina in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Nidorina can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Nidoran♀ (female) from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Nidorina in USUM
Step 1Obtain Nidoran♀ (female)CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee via Walking · Route 22, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 36. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · National Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 201. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Nidorina ✓
Step 3Evolve into Nidoqueen
Nidorina Weakness
Type-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
What is Nidorina Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Nidorina
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x186-219%KO | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Slowbro builds →Psyshock 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x35-42% | ||
 Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Oranguru builds →Psyshock 2x95-113%KO Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x188-222%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Metang SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Metang builds →Zen Headbutt 2x73-87% Bulldoze 2x38-44% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x181-214%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x175-207%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x170-200%KO | ||
Metang SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Metang builds →Zen Headbutt 2x69-81% Bulldoze 2x34-40% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Solgaleo builds →Psychic 2x122-144%KO Bulldoze 2x55-65% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x183-215%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x176-208%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x170-200%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Delphox builds →Future Sight 2x163-192%KO | ||
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Solgaleo builds →Psychic 2x126-148%KO Earthquake 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x218-256%KO Earthquake 2x78-92% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x188-221%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Nidorina for 59-70%. Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (94-111%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Stone Edge20-23% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x94-111%KO Focus Blast21-24% Energy Ball15-18% Shadow Ball28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Pyukumuku builds →
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Nidorina Evolutions
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
Breeding
USUM Nidorina Best Moveset
Mid-stage Poison at 62 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk with AbilityPoison Point and AbilityHustle as a hidden ability. The moveset lacks the stats to compete. Nidoqueen one evolution away adds Ground typing, AbilitySheer Force, and the B-tier bulk to back it up.
Best Build
Nidorina best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Super Fang
- Toxic
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Nidorina Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Nidorina fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 62 Attack. At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves