Nidorina
#30 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Nidorina
The best moves for Nidorina are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
40.8dps
Defense
9.6dps
40.8dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♀ family. Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Nidoqueen which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nidorina, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Nidorina is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Nidoran♀. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic moves. Nidorina's strongest moveset is Poison Sting & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,480. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen.
About
"When Nidorina are with their friends or family, they keep their barbs tucked away to prevent hurting each other. This Pokémon appears to become nervous if separated from the others."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 22.2 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 24 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 32 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
21.3 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
20 | 94% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
18 | 85% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
17.6 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Dig
22.2 dps
|
16.2 | 76% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 75% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Dig
22.2 dps
|
15.9 | 75% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.7 | 74% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Poison Fang
24 dps
|
15.1 | 71% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Poison Fang
24 dps
|
14.6 | 69% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 56% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 45% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Nidorina?
Nidorina is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Nidorina.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
120 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 20 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
561 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
748 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,122 |
|
Level 40 |
1,309 |
|
Level 50 |
1,480 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 935 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,216 |