nidorina

Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison the opponent on contact
• Rivalry: Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender but less to those of the opposite gender
• Hustle (Hidden Ability): Increases Attack by 50% but lowers accuracy of physical moves

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, quadrupedal Pokémon with a light blue body
• Large ears with spiny edges and darker blue insides
• Small, pointed horn on its forehead
• Covered in small, rounded spikes on its back
• Short tail and large, powerful hind legs

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers to live in grassy plains and savannas
• Known to be protective of its young, often creating burrows for safety
• Generally docile unless provoked or if its offspring are threatened
• Communicates with other Nidorina through vocalizations and pheromones

In Battle:

• Balanced stats with a focus on defense and HP
• Uses a mix of physical and special Poison-type moves
• Notable moves include Poison Fang, Body Slam, and Crunch
• Strong against Grass and Fairy types
• Weak against Ground and Psychic types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Nidoran♀ starting at level 16
• Evolves into Nidoqueen when exposed to a Moon Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Unlike its male counterpart, Nidorina does not evolve into its final form, Nidoqueen, by level, maintaining its nurturing role
• Known for its nurturing instincts, often seen caring for Nidoran♀
• Nidorina's design is based on a combination of small mammals and reptiles, with a focus on nurturing and protection
• Featured in various Pokémon media, including the anime and games, often highlighting its nurturing nature

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physicalattacks such as clawing and biting.
• Blue: The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physicalattacks such as clawing and biting.
• Yellow: When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns alwaysretract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
• Gold: When feeding its young, it first chews and tender­izes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.
• Silver: It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horngrows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
• Crystal: It has a docile nature. If it is threatened withattack, it raises the barbs that are all over its body.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: When it is with its friends or family, its barbs are tucked away to prevent injury. It appears to become nervous if separated from the others.
• Firered: The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
• Leafgreen: The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
• Diamond: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
• Pearl: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
• Platinum: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
• Heartgold: When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
• Soulsilver: It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
• Black: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
• White: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
• Black-2: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
• White-2: When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino’s.
• X: The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
• Y: When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: When resting deep in its burrow, its barbs always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
• Sword: The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so Nidorina’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them.
• Shield: If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic waves.