Stats & Training
Nidorino's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Attack EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It is easily angered. By swinging its well-developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond.
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Nidorino Weakness
Ground and Psychic moves hit Nidorino for super-effective damage. It resists 4 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Sand Tomb 2x49-57% Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Sand Tomb 2x49-57% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x133-157%KO Dig 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x163-192%KO Dig 2x131-154%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x90-108%KO | ||
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x90-108%KO | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO Sand Tomb 2x46-54% Mud-Slap 2x27-33% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Dig 2x61-72% Bone Club 2x52-61% Bonemerang 2x40-47% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Dig 2x82-98% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x131-155%KO Dig 2x106-126%KO Sand Tomb 2x48-58% Mud-Slap 2x30-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x60-71% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Dig 2x92-110%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x78-94% Dig 2x66-77% Bone Club 2x55-65% Bonemerang 2x41-48% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x103-123%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x131-155%KO Dig 2x106-126%KO Sand Tomb 2x48-58% Mud-Slap 2x30-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x60-71% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Dig 2x92-110%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x78-94% Dig 2x66-77% Bone Club 2x55-65% Bonemerang 2x41-48% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x103-123%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x102-120%KO Sand Tomb 2x45-54% Mud-Slap 2x27-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x70-82% Dig 2x55-66% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x75-89% Dig 2x59-70% Bone Club 2x49-59% Bonemerang 2x40-47% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Dig 2x81-96% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Sand Tomb 2x49-57% Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-68% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO Dig 2x93-110%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Dig 2x63-75% Bone Club 2x52-62% Bonemerang 2x41-49% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x104-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% Sand Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Flygon can KO Nidorino with Earthquake (130-153%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (187-220%).
 Flygon GroundDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Rock Slide32-38% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x187-220%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball32-38% Rock Slide30-35% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Nidorino is partway through a three-stage line between Nidoran♂ (male) and Nidoking. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+17 from Nidoran M). The final form adds another 140 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Nidorino to get Nidoran M eggs using 102 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Beat Up, Confusion and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Nidorino Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Nidorino can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Flying and Fighting. The offense anchors on Sludge Bomb and Poison Sting while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Nidorino in FireRed & LeafGreen
Nidorino appears at decent spawn rates across 7 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Nidorino in FireRed & LeafGreen
Nidoran♂ (male) is your first catch on the way to Nidorino. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 6-33 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♂ (male)Route 3FireRedGrass Lv.6-7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.6 RouteRareEarlySafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastFireRedGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.24 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidRoute 5LeafGreenIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♀)Underground Path 5-6LeafGreenIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♀)
Step 2Nidorino ✓Safari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.31 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - EastFireRedGrass Lv.33 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 FacilityRareLateRoute 11LeafGreenIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidorina)or evolve from Nidoran♂ (male) (Step 1)
Nidorino Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Nidorino isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Nidoking to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Nidorino. Hustle is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Rivalry works too if your team needs something different.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Nidorino fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 72 Attack. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Nidorino 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 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