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.
It has a docile nature. If it is threatened with attack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
Nidorina Weakness
Type-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. 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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x77-91% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x88-103%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x79-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x56-66% Bone Club 2x45-55% Bonemerang 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Geodude builds →Dig 2x75-90% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x76-89% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Graveler builds →Dig 2x84-99% Mud-Slap 2x23-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x48-57% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x43-51% Bonemerang 2x35-41% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x76-91% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Graveler builds →Dig 2x82-97% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x34-41% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x69-81% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x76-91% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Graveler builds →Dig 2x82-97% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x34-41% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x69-81% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x76-91% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Graveler builds →Dig 2x82-97% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Dig 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x42-50% Bonemerang 2x34-41% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
In Crystal, Jynx can KO Nidorina with Psychic (126-148%). Rhydon threatens a KO with Earthquake (134-158%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 145-171%.
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Jynx builds →Ice Beam63-74% Psychic 2x126-148%KO Thief28-33% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide50-59% Earthquake 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x145-171%KO | ||
Crystal 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
Breeding
Crystal Nidorina Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Beat Up and Charm give Nidorina options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Poison Sting. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Nidorina in Crystal
Nidorina starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Nidorina in Crystal
Nidoran♀ (female) is your first catch on the way to Nidorina. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-23 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)National ParkGrass Lv.12 Facility30%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 35Grass Lv.12 Route30%EarlySwarm active
Step 2Nidorina ✓Route 13Grass Lv.23 Route30%MidRoute 14Grass Lv.23 Route30%MidRoute 15Grass Lv.23 Route30%Midor evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Nidorina Guide
In Crystal, 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 Crystal, 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 Crystal, 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 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