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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♂ family. Nidorino evolves from Nidoran♂ which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Nidoking which costs 100 Candy.
Nidorino Raid Guide
Nidorino has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nidorino, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Nidorino is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Nidoran♂. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic moves. Nidorino's strongest moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,393. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 137 | |
| Defense | 111 | |
| Stamina | 156 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
597 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
796 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,194 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,393 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 995 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,294 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 135 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 19.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 15 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 21.3 |
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Horn Attack | 40 | -17.8 | 21.6 |
| Ice Beam | 90 | -15.2 | 27.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Nidorino?
Nidorino is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Nidorino are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Calyrex (Ice Rider).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Calyrex (Ice Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Nidorino
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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