Nidorino
#33 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Nidorino
The best moves for Nidorino are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♂ family. Nidorino evolves from Nidoran♂ for 25 Candy, and into Nidoking for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Nidoran♂ for 22 Candy, Nidorino for 90 Candy.
Game images
Nidorino, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Nidorino is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Nidoran♂. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Nidorino's best moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,575. Nidorino evolves into Nidoking.
About
"Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Ice Beam | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Horn Attack | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| 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 Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
8.2 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
7.8 | 95% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.1 | 87% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
7.1 | 86% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6.5 | 79% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
6.5 | 79% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Horn Attack
22.5 DPS
|
6.4 | 78% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.3 | 76% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
5.9 | 72% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.7 | 69% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Horn Attack
22.5 DPS
|
5.7 | 69% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.2 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
Top Nidorino counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Nidorino Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.32
- 2 0.36
- 3 0.38
- 4 0.38
- 5 0.39
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
137 |
| Defense |
|
111 |
| Stamina |
|
156 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 135 |
| Level 50 | 143 |
Average size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 19.5 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 |
597 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
796 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,194 |
|
Level 40 |
1,393 |
|
Level 50 |
1,575 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 995 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,294 |
Costumes
Nidorino costumes
Nidorino (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
