Nidorina

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Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Poison-type Pokémon, Nidorina is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

Nidorina's maximum Combat Power stat is 1480 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb. Nidorina encounters are boosted during Cloudy weather. Shiny Nidorina is available! ✨

Nidorina Stats and Max CP

117 ATK
120 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1480 CP
Lvl 40
1309 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
935 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
748 CP
Lvl 15 Research
561 CP

Nidorina's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Nidorina Type Chart

Nidorina takes increased damage from:Nidorina takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Nidorina takes reduced damage from:Nidorina takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb

Nidorina's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb, with 6.67 DPS and 78.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Nidorina ranks #141 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Sting PoisonSludge Bomb 6.6778.15.50
      2.DarkBite PoisonSludge Bomb 6.4475.45.31
      3.DarkBite ElectricThunderbolt 5.7867.64.76
      4.PoisonPoison Sting ElectricThunderbolt 5.7867.64.76
      5.DarkBite GroundDig 5.2761.74.34
      6.DarkBite PoisonPoison Fang 5.2361.24.31
      7.PoisonPoison Sting GroundDig 5.1360.04.22
      8.PoisonPoison Sting PoisonPoison Fang 5.0158.74.13

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison StingDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Poison Sting has no special effects.
        See Poison Sting details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • GroundDigDamage100Energy50Duration4.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Dig
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dig has no special effects.
        See Dig details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison FangDamage30Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Fang
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage30
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.7s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Poison Fang details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Nidorina's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Nidorina's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Nidorina has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Nidorina in the meta

      Nidorina in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#30
      Height0.8 m
      Weight20 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Nidorina family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Nidorina in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Nidoran♀ Pokémon GONidoran♀
      Nidorina Pokémon GONidorina
      Nidoqueen Pokémon GONidoqueen
      Shadow Nidoran♀ Pokémon GOShadow Nidoran♀
      Shadow Nidorina Pokémon GOShadow Nidorina
      Shadow Nidoqueen Pokémon GOShadow Nidoqueen
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Nidorina scaled to 0.48058823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nidorina scaled to 0.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nidorina scaled to 0.7205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmNidorina scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nidorina scaled to 1.0735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.39 m0.4 m0.8 m1.2 m1.4 m

      Nidorina's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Nidorina in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.392 m0.4 m
      1′03″1′04″
      XS0.4 m0.8 m
      1′04″2′07″
      M0.6 m1 m
      1′12″3′03″
      XL1 m1.2 m
      3′03″3′11″
      XXL1.2 m1.4 m
      3′11″4′07″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer23s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer8s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Nidorina CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Nidorina's has 1480 max CP (at Level 50). A Nidorina obtained from Raids can be encountered from 697 CP to 748 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 871 CP to 935 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Nidorina can be found in the 522 CP to 561 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1480 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch522 CP - 561 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs697 CP - 748 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids697 CP - 748 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      871 CP - 935 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Nidorina Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      118 CP258 CP397 CP
      4137 CP5176 CP6216 CP
      7255 CP8295 CP9334 CP
      10374 CP11411 CP12449 CP
      13486 CP14524 CP15561 CP
      16598 CP17636 CP18673 CP
      19711 CP20748 CP21785 CP
      22823 CP23860 CP24898 CP
      25935 CP26973 CP271010 CP
      281047 CP291085 CP301122 CP
      311141 CP321160 CP331178 CP
      341197 CP351216 CP361235 CP
      371253 CP381272 CP391291 CP
      401309 CP411326 CP421343 CP
      431360 CP441377 CP451394 CP
      461411 CP471428 CP481445 CP
      491463 CP501480 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Nidorina

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Nidorina's Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Nidorina.

      Poison Poison

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Nidorina Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Nidorina Candy296 Nidorina Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Nidorina Candy10 Nidorina Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Nidorina Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Nidorina Candy-

      Nidorina Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Nidorina from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Nidorina in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Nidorina Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Nidorina Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Nidorina Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Nidorina Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Nidorina Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Nidorina Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Nidorina Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Nidorina Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Nidorina Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Nidorina Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Nidorina Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Nidorina Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Nidorina Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Nidorina Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Nidorina Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Nidorina Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Nidorina Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Nidorina Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Nidorina Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Nidorina Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Nidorina Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Nidorina Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Nidorina Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Nidorina Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Nidorina Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Nidorina Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Nidorina Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Nidorina Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Nidorina Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Nidorina Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Nidorina Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Nidorina Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Nidorina Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Nidorina Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Nidorina Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Nidorina Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Nidorina Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Nidorina Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Nidorina Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Nidorina Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Nidorina Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Nidorina Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Nidorina Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Nidorina Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Nidorina Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Nidorina Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Nidorina Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Nidorina Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Nidorina Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Nidorina Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Nidorina Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Nidorina Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Nidorina Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Nidorina Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Nidorina Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Nidorina Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Nidorina Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Nidorina Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Nidorina Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Nidorina Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Nidorina Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Nidorina Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Nidorina Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Nidorina Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Nidorina Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Nidorina Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Nidorina Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Nidorina Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Nidorina Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Nidorina Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Nidorina Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Nidorina Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Nidorina Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Nidorina Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Nidorina Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Nidorina Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Nidorina Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Nidorina Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Nidorina Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Nidorina Candy XL280,000304 Nidorina Candy10 Nidorina Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Nidorina Candy XL290,000304 Nidorina Candy20 Nidorina Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Nidorina Candy XL301,000304 Nidorina Candy30 Nidorina Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Nidorina Candy XL312,000304 Nidorina Candy40 Nidorina Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Nidorina Candy XL323,000304 Nidorina Candy52 Nidorina Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Nidorina Candy XL334,000304 Nidorina Candy64 Nidorina Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Nidorina Candy XL346,000304 Nidorina Candy76 Nidorina Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Nidorina Candy XL358,000304 Nidorina Candy88 Nidorina Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Nidorina Candy XL370,000304 Nidorina Candy103 Nidorina Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Nidorina Candy XL382,000304 Nidorina Candy118 Nidorina Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Nidorina Candy XL395,000304 Nidorina Candy133 Nidorina Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Nidorina Candy XL408,000304 Nidorina Candy148 Nidorina Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Nidorina Candy XL421,000304 Nidorina Candy165 Nidorina Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Nidorina Candy XL434,000304 Nidorina Candy182 Nidorina Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Nidorina Candy XL448,000304 Nidorina Candy199 Nidorina Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Nidorina Candy XL462,000304 Nidorina Candy216 Nidorina Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Nidorina Candy XL476,000304 Nidorina Candy236 Nidorina Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Nidorina Candy XL490,000304 Nidorina Candy256 Nidorina Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Nidorina Candy XL505,000304 Nidorina Candy276 Nidorina Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Nidorina Candy XL520,000304 Nidorina Candy296 Nidorina Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Nidorina

      Nidorina high resolution sprites

      Nidorina Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Nidorina’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Poison-type Pokémon, Nidorina is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Nidorina in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Nidorina in Pokémon GO are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.67 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 78.067.

      How does Nidorina perform in Raids?

      Nidorina's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Nidorina rank as a Poison-type attacker?

      Nidorina is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Nidorina?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Nidorina: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

      What is Nidorina’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Nidorina’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1309 CP and 1480 CP at Level 50.

      Can Nidorina be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Nidorina can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Nidorina Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Nidorina cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.