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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♀ family. Nidorina evolves from Nidoran♀ for 25 Candy, and into Nidoqueen for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Nidoran♀ for 22 Candy, Nidorina for 90 Candy.
Game images
Nidorina, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Nidorina is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Nidoran♀. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Nidorina's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 3 | 1.09 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.9 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.6 | 97% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
32 DPS
|
5.9 | 86% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
32 DPS
|
5.9 | 86% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.7 | 83% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.6 | 81% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
5.4 | 78% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
5.2 | 76% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
5.2 | 76% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
5 | 73% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 65% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.8 | 55% |
Counters & Raids
Top Nidorina counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Nidorina Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.34
- 2 0.38
- 3 0.39
- 4 0.4
- 5 0.4
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
120 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
| Level 50 | 157 |
Average size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 20 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |