Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,393 CP and is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Nidorino takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Nidorino takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Grass62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb | 6.86 | 8.37 | 94.6 |
| 2. | Poison Sting | Sludge Bomb | 6.50 | 7.93 | 89.6 |
| 3. | Poison Jab |  Ice Beam | 5.98 | 7.29 | 82.4 |
| 4. | Poison Jab |  Dig | 5.57 | 6.80 | 76.8 |
| 5. | Poison Jab |  Horn Attack | 5.55 | 6.78 | 76.6 |
| 6. | Poison Sting | Ice Beam | 5.45 | 6.65 | 75.1 |
| 7. | Poison Sting | Dig | 5.01 | 6.11 | 69.0 |
| 8. | Poison Sting | Horn Attack | 4.90 | 5.98 | 67.6 |
Poison Jab
13
9
1.0s
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.4s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Poison Sting460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Dig100504.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 4.3s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Ice Beam95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 3.0s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Horn Attack45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 40 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Nidorino's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Nidorino's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Nidorino has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Nidorino reaches a maximum of 1,393 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 743–796 CP, rising to 929–995 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 557–597 CP.
 Max CP | 1393 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 557 CP - 597 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 743 CP - 796 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 743 CP - 796 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 929 CP - 995 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Nidorino Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 CP | 2 | 61 CP | 3 | 103 CP |
| 4 | 145 CP | 5 | 187 CP | 6 | 230 CP |
| 7 | 272 CP | 8 | 314 CP | 9 | 356 CP |
| 10 | 398 CP | 11 | 438 CP | 12 | 477 CP |
| 13 | 517 CP | 14 | 557 CP | 15 | 597 CP |
| 16 | 637 CP | 17 | 676 CP | 18 | 716 CP |
| 19 | 756 CP | 20 | 796 CP | 21 | 836 CP |
| 22 | 875 CP | 23 | 915 CP | 24 | 955 CP |
| 25 | 995 CP | 26 | 1035 CP | 27 | 1075 CP |
| 28 | 1114 CP | 29 | 1154 CP | 30 | 1194 CP |
| 31 | 1214 CP | 32 | 1234 CP | 33 | 1254 CP |
| 34 | 1274 CP | 35 | 1294 CP | 36 | 1313 CP |
| 37 | 1333 CP | 38 | 1353 CP | 39 | 1373 CP |
| 40 | 1393 CP | 41 | 1411 CP | 42 | 1429 CP |
| 43 | 1446 CP | 44 | 1464 CP | 45 | 1483 CP |
| 46 | 1501 CP | 47 | 1519 CP | 48 | 1538 CP |
| 49 | 1556 CP | 50 | 1575 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Nidorino's Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Nidorino.
PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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
| Pokédex Number | #33 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 19.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 100% Male |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Nidorino in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Nidoran♂
Nidorino
Nidoking
Shadow Nidoran♂
Shadow Nidorino
Shadow NidokingNidorino's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.58 m, with the average being 0.9 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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.44 m | 0.45 m | 0.9 m | 1.35 m | 1.58 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Nidorino in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.441 m | 0.45 m |
| 1′05″ | 1′06″ | |
| XS | 0.45 m | 0.9 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′11″ | |
| M | 0.675 m | 1.125 m |
| 2′03″ | 3′08″ | |
| XL | 1.125 m | 1.35 m |
| 3′08″ | 4′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.35 m | 1.575 m |
| 4′05″ | 5′02″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 23s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Nidorino Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Nidorino 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 Nidorino in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Nidorino. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Nidorino costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Yellow | Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out. |
| Gold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses any thing, it attacks immediately. |
| Silver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| Crystal | It is easily agitated and uses its horn for offense as soon as it notices an attacker. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | Its horn 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. |
| FireRed | It is easily angered. By swinging its well- developed horn wildly, it can even punch through diamond. |
| LeafGreen | An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact. |
| HeartGold | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| SoulSilver | Quick to anger, it stabs enemies with its horn to inject a powerful poison when it becomes agitated. |
| X | It raises its big ears to check its surroundings. If it senses anything, it attacks immediately. |
| Y | An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out. |
| Sword | With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone. |
| Shield | It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body. |
The best moves for Nidorino in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.37 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 94.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison-type moves.
Nidorino’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,393 CP and 1,575 CP at Level 50.
Nidorino can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Nidorino cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Nidorino: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Nidorino
Shiny Nidorino
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