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 raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately.
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 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 |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x55-65% Bulldoze 2x50-60% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandile builds →Bulldoze 2x67-80% Sand Tomb 2x42-50% Mud-Slap 2x20-25% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Dig 2x57-67% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x90-107%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x62-73% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bone Club 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x48-57% Bonemerang 2x39-47% | ||
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Golett builds →Bulldoze 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x101-120%KO Mud Bomb 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Dig 2x57-67% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x90-107%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x62-73% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bone Club 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x48-57% Bonemerang 2x39-47% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x101-120%KO Mud Bomb 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Onix builds →Dig 2x57-67% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x90-107%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x62-73% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Cubone builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bone Club 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x48-57% Bonemerang 2x39-47% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x75-88% Mud Bomb 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Mud Shot 2x64-76% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x115-136%KO Bulldoze 2x33-40% Confusion 2x64-76% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x76-91% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Confusion 2x45-54% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x112-133%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Mud Bomb 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x69-82% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x72-85% Dig 2x103-122%KO Mud Bomb 2x53-62% Bulldoze 2x79-93% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x77-92% Mud Bomb 2x76-89% Bulldoze 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x64-76% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x117-138%KO Bulldoze 2x33-40% Confusion 2x66-78% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x77-92% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x105-124%KO Mud Bomb 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x80-95% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO Mud Bomb 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x71-84% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud Bomb 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Mud Shot 2x63-75% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x154-181%KO Psychic 2x116-137%KO Bulldoze 2x33-40% Confusion 2x65-77% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x51-60% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% Sand Tomb 2x49-57% | ||
Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Mud Bomb 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x80-95% | ||
In X & Y, Latios can KO Nidorino with Psyshock (210-248%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (197-232%). Gastrodon deals 59-69% with Scald.
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Latios builds →Draco Meteor170-200%KO Psyshock 2x210-248%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x197-232%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Gastrodon builds →Scald59-69% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorino View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x187-220%KO Focus Blast41-49% Shadow Ball55-65% Dazzling Gleam27-32% | ||
X & Y 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 200 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Beat Up, Chip Away and 11 more.
X & Y Nidorino Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Nidorino can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Flying and Fighting. The offense anchors on Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Nidorino in X & Y
Finding Nidorino at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Nidorino in X & Y
Nidoran♂ (male) is your first catch on the way to Nidorino. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-21 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♂ (male)Route 11YGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battleRoute 11XGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battle
Step 2Nidorino ✓Route 11YGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidRoute 11XGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidor evolve from Nidoran♂ (male) (Step 1)
Nidorino Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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