Is Nidorino Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Moon Stone evolves Nidorino immediately if you have one. No reason to keep it in this stage.
Nidoran♂ (male) has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's typing presses Nidorino's defenses.
Nidorino has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Nidoking's defenses.
Nidoking has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nidoking has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Nidoking's weaknesses hard.
Nidoking has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Nidoking has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nidoking trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Nidoking has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Nidorino 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 Nidorino in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Nidorino in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Nidoran♂ (male) over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Nidorino in USUM
Step 1Obtain Nidoran♂ (male)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 35. 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 2Nidorino ✓
Step 3Evolve into Nidoking
Nidorino Weakness
Ground and Psychic moves hit Nidorino for super-effective damage. 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 Nidorino Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Nidorino
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x198-233%KO | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Slowbro builds →Psyshock 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
 Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Oranguru builds →Psyshock 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x200-236%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Metang SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Metang builds →Zen Headbutt 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x43-51% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x193-228%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x187-221%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x181-213%KO | ||
Metang SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Metang builds →Zen Headbutt 2x82-97% Bulldoze 2x42-50% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Solgaleo builds →Psychic 2x131-154%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x195-230%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x188-222%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Delphox builds →Future Sight 2x175-205%KO | ||
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Solgaleo builds →Psychic 2x134-159%KO Earthquake 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x233-274%KO Earthquake 2x94-111%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x201-236%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Garchomp can KO Nidorino with Earthquake (106-125%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (100-118%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Stone Edge35-42% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x100-118%KO Focus Blast22-26% Energy Ball17-20% Shadow Ball29-35% | ||
Nidorino Evolutions
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 218 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Beat Up, Chip Away and 11 more.
USUM Nidorino Best Moveset
72 Attack at 65 Speed with AbilityPoison Point and AbilityHustle as a hidden ability. Poison TermStab at mid-stage power lacks impact. Nidoking one evolution away adds Ground typing and AbilitySheer Force for the A-tier moveset.
Best Build
Nidorino best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drill Run
- Sucker Punch
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Coverage runs deep. Nidorino can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Flying and Fighting. The offense anchors on Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab while TMs handle 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
Nidorino Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Nidorino does the job early-game if you need a Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Nidoking before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 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