In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

What is Nidorina weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nidorina's biggest threats include Golem (Ground) and Starmie (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Nidorina?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nidoran F evolves into Nidorina at level 16. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen using a Moon Stone. Nidorina is a middle-stage evolution in the Nidoran F line.

What is the best ability for Nidorina?

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.

What role does Nidorina play in battle?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

56Speed · Slow

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 EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats

Avg

HP70

Attack62

Defense67

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def55

Speed56

Total365

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight20.0 kg

Base XP128

Abilities

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

HustleHA

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow more slowly than Nidorino’s.

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.

Nidorina Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy

Type ChartGood

2Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground Psychic

½xResist

Grass Fighting Poison Bug Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Grass Fairy

How to Beat Nidorina in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Earth PowerLv. 39 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 91-107%KO Earth Power 2x 103-122%KO Dig 2x 72-85% Bulldoze 2x 55-66% View Gastrodon builds →
Steelix SteelGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 93-110%KO Dig 2x 74-88% Bulldoze 2x 55-66% Sand Tomb 2x 35-41% View Steelix builds →
Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 EarthquakeTM26 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 101-120%KO Earthquake 2x 63-75% Psychic 2x 91-107%KO Extrasensory 2x 80-95% View Bronzong builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 93-110%KO Dig 2x 74-88% Bulldoze 2x 55-66% Mud Shot 2x 50-59% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 101-120%KO Dig 2x 80-95% Bulldoze 2x 62-73% View Graveler builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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

3 Forms

#029Nidoran♀ (female)

Level 16

#030Nidorina

Moon Stone

#031Nidoqueen

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Nidoran♀ (female)

Poison

Nidorina

Poison

Nidoqueen

PoisonGround

70+15

90+20

ATK

62+15

92+30

DEF

67+15

87+20

SP.ATK

55+15

75+20

SP.DEF

55+15

85+30

SPE

56+15

76+20

BST

275D-Tier

365D-Tier+90

505C-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Nidorina Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Moves

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

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Poison Sting

—1510035Poison

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 15

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 22

Toxic Spikes

C——20Poison

Lv 29

Double Kick

D3010030Fighting

Lv 36

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 43

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Lv 50

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Lv 57

Flatter

D—10015Dark

Lv 64

Crunch

D8010015Dark

Lv 71

Earth Power

D9010010Ground

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM93

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM98

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM96

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Beat Up

D—10010Dark

Egg

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Disable

C—10020Normal

Egg

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

Egg

Poison Fang

D5010015Poison

Egg

Poison Tail

—5010025Poison

Egg

Skull Bash

—13010010Normal

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Egg

Take Down

D908520Normal

Egg

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

Tutor Moves

Nidorina can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Nidorina in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Nidorina appears at decent spawn rates across 20 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 Nidorina in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Nidoran♀ (female) is your first catch on the way to Nidorina. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 2-63 across 38 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)
Route 201
Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.3 Route
20%Early
Route 201
Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.2 Route
2%Early
Bogsunk Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Bogsunk Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Dazzling Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Dazzling Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Riverbank Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Riverbank Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Stargleam Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Stargleam Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Still-Water Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Still-Water Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Swampy Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Swampy Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Train until Level 16
Step 2Nidorina ✓
Valor Lakefront
Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.21-22 Water
20%Mid
Route 221
Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.29 Route
20%Mid
Valor Lakefront
Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Water
2%Mid
Route 221
Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.30 Route
2%Mid
Bogsunk Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Bogsunk Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Dazzling Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Dazzling Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Riverbank Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Riverbank Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Stargleam Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Stargleam Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Still-Water Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Still-Water Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Swampy Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
Swampy Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Swamp
Post
Post-game
or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)

Nidorina Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nidorina's biggest threats include Golem (Ground) and Starmie (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nidoran F evolves into Nidorina at level 16. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen using a Moon Stone. Nidorina is a middle-stage evolution in the Nidoran F line.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

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

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Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 76-89% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 103-122%KO View Geodude builds →
Abra Psychic	C
TM Move Moves Dream EaterTM85 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 138-162%KO View Abra builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 89-105%KO View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 81-97% Mud-Slap 2x 27-32% View Cubone builds →

Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 67-79% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 90-107%KO View Geodude builds →
Abra Psychic	C
TM Move Moves Dream EaterTM85 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 121-143%KO View Abra builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 79-93% View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 71-86% Mud-Slap 2x 24-29% View Cubone builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 EarthquakeTM26 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 105-125%KO Earthquake 2x 67-79% Psychic 2x 95-112%KO Extrasensory 2x 87-102%KO View Bronzong builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 105-125%KO Bulldoze 2x 67-79% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 64-76% Bulldoze 2x 38-46% Sand Tomb 2x 24-30% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 75-89% Bulldoze 2x 47-56% View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Stomping TantrumLv. 24 BulldozeTM83 Bone RushLv. 29 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 67-79% Stomping Tantrum 2x 53-63% Bulldoze 2x 42-49% Bone Rush 2x 19-23% View Cubone builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 EarthquakeTM26 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 105-125%KO Earthquake 2x 67-79% Psychic 2x 95-112%KO Extrasensory 2x 87-102%KO View Bronzong builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 98-115%KO Dig 2x 78-92% Bulldoze 2x 62-73% Mud Shot 2x 53-63% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 105-125%KO Dig 2x 87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x 67-79% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 64-76% Dig 2x 53-63% Bulldoze 2x 38-46% Sand Tomb 2x 24-30% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 75-89% Bulldoze 2x 47-56% View Phanpy builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 EarthquakeTM26 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Dream Eater 2x 105-123%KO Earthquake 2x 66-79% Psychic 2x 95-112%KO Extrasensory 2x 83-98% View Bronzong builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 95-112%KO Dig 2x 76-90% Bulldoze 2x 59-70% Mud Shot 2x 50-59% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 105-123%KO Dig 2x 83-98% Bulldoze 2x 64-76% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 62-73% Dig 2x 50-59% Bulldoze 2x 37-45% Sand Tomb 2x 23-28% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 74-87% Bulldoze 2x 45-53% View Phanpy builds →

Garchomp DragonGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Swords Dance Scale Shot Stealth Rock Damage vs Nidorina Earthquake 2x 162-191%KO View Garchomp builds →
Alakazam Psychic	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves Dazzling Gleam PsyshockSTAB Expanding Force Focus Blast Damage vs Nidorina Dazzling Gleam 28-33% Psyshock 2x 170-201%KO Focus Blast 42-50% View Alakazam builds →