nidorino

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

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison opponents on contact
• Rivalry: Increases Attack if the opponent is the same gender, but decreases it if the opponent is of the opposite gender
• Hustle (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Attack stat but lowers accuracy

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, quadrupedal Pokémon with a sturdy build
• Light purple skin covered with darker purple spots
• Prominent horn on its forehead, used for combat
• Large ears with spiky edges and visible insides that are blue
• Sharp, pointed teeth and claws

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in grasslands and savannas
• Known for its aggressive and territorial nature
• Uses its horn not only for battles but also to sense air vibrations
• Prefers to live in solitude or in small groups

In Battle:

• Known for its balanced stats, with a focus on physical attacks
• Signature moves: Poison Jab, Horn Attack
• Effective against Grass and Fairy types
• Vulnerable to Ground and Psychic types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Nidoran♂ starting at level 16
• Evolves into Nidoking when exposed to a Moon Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Nidorino's horn is capable of injecting potent venom, making it a formidable opponent
• Often used as a test of strength among trainers due to its aggressive nature
• Appeared in the very first battle scene of the Pokémon Red and Blue games, battling a Gengar
• The design of Nidorino is inspired by rhinoceroses, with a touch of fantasy elements like its horn and color patterns

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack.The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
• 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: 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.
• 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: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• Pearl: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• Platinum: 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.
• Black: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• White: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• Black-2: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• White-2: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its horn contains venom. If it stabs an enemy with the horn, the impact makes the poison leak out.
• Lets-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.