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{{PokéBox
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|backcolor={{Poison}}
 
 
|name=Nidorina
 
|name=Nidorina
|jname=(ニドリーナ ''Nidorina'')
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|jname=ニドリーナ Nidoriina
 
|ndex=030
 
|ndex=030
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|dexkanto=030
|evofrom=[[Nidoran♀]]
 
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|dexjohto=096
|evointo=[[Nidoqueen]]
 
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|dexcokalos=105
|gen=[[Generation I]]
 
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|ndexprev=Nidoran♀
|pronun=<math>nee-door-EE-nuh</math>
 
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|ndexnext=Nidoqueen
|hp=70
 
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|evofrom=Nidoran♀
|atk=62
 
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|evointo=Nidoqueen
|def=67
 
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|gen=Generation I
|satk=55
 
|sdef=55
 
|spd=56
 
|total=365
 
 
|species=Poison Pin Pokémon
 
|species=Poison Pin Pokémon
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|body=08
|type={{Type|Poison}}
 
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|type=Poison
|height=<span class="explain" title="0.8 m">2'07"</span>
 
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|imheight=2'07"
|weight=<span class="explain" title="20.0kg">44.1 lbs.</span>
 
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|metheight=0.8 m
|ability=[[Poison Point]]<br>[[Rivalry]]<br>[[Hustle]] (Dream World)
 
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|imweight=44.1 lbs.
|color=<span class="male">'''Blue'''</span>
 
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|metweight=20.0 kg
|gender=<span class="female">100% ♀</span>
 
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|ability=[[Poison Point]]<br />[[Rivalry]]
}}
 
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|dw=Hustle
'''Nidorina''' is a {{Type|Poison}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the female counterpart to [[Nidorino]].
 
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|color=Blue
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|male=0
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|evo=[[File:029.png|link=Nidoran♀]][[File:030.png]][[File:031.png|link=Nidoqueen]]}}
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'''Nidorina''' is a {{Type|Poison}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the female counterpart to [[Nidorino]].
   
==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
Nidorina is a rodent-like [[Pokémon]] with big ears, reminiscent of a bunny. It has blue skin, with darker spots around the body. Its male counterpart is Nidorino. It has horns on its back.
 
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Nidorina is a rodent-like [[Pokémon]] with big ears, reminiscent of a rabbit. It has blue skin, with darker spots around the body. Its male counterpart is Nidorino. It has horns on its back.
   
==Special Abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
Nidorina has the abilities [[Poison Point]] and [[Rivalry]] along with the hidden ability [[Hustle]]. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning the opponent's Pokémon when it hits Nidorina with a Physical move while Rivalry deals more damage to the opponent when it is an opposite gender. Hustle lowers Nidorina's accuracy, but raises attack.
 
Nidorina has the abilities [[Poison Point]] and [[Rivalry]] along with the hidden ability [[Hustle]]. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning the opponent's Pokémon when it hits Nidorina with a Physical move while Rivalry deals more damage to the opponent when it is an opposite gender. Hustle lowers Nidorina's accuracy, but raises attack.
 
==In Anime==
 
[[Emily]] had a [[Nidoran♀]] that evolved into a Nidorina in ''[[IL100: Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''. A ton of Nidorina were found in ''[[IL033: The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]. [[Whitney]] used a Nidorina to battle [[Ash's Cyndaquil]]. Two different Nidorinas made an appearance in ''[[AG121: Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'' and the opening of ''[[MS013: Pokémon - Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' respectively.
 
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
'''Nidorina''' is the evolved form of a [[Nidoran♀]] as of level 16. Nidorina evolves into [[Nidoqueen]] by use of a [[Evolution Stones|Moon Stone]].
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'''Nidorina''' is the evolved form of a [[Nidoran♀]] as of level 17. Nidorina evolves into [[Nidoqueen]] by use of a [[Evolution Stones|Moon Stone]].
   
==Game Info==
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==Game info==
===Game Locations===
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===Game locations===
{{Game Locations|
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{{Game Locations
backcolor={{Poison}}|
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|type={{Poison}}
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|redblue=[[Game Corner|Celadon Game Corner]] for 1200 Coins<small>(<span style="color:red;">Red</span> only)</small><br />[[Safari Zone (Kanto)|Safari Zone]]
pokemon=Nidorina|
 
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|rbrarity=Uncommon
redblue=[[Game Corner|Celadon Game Corner]] for 1200 Coins<small>(<span style="color:red;">Red</span> only)</small><br />[[Safari Zone]]|
 
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|yellow=[[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]], [[Kanto Route 23|23]], [[Safari Zone (Kanto)|Safari Zone]]
rbrarity=Uncommon|
 
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|yrarity=Uncommon
yellow=[[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]], [[Kanto Route 23|23]], [[Safari Zone]]|
 
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|goldsilver=[[Kanto Route 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], [[Kanto Route 15|15]]
yrarity=Uncommon|
 
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|gsrarity=Common
goldsilver=[[Kanto Route 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], [[Kanto Route 15|15]]|
 
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|crystal=[[Kanto Route 13|Route 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], [[Kanto Route 15|15]]
gsrarity=Common|
 
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|crarity=Common
crystal=[[Kanto Route 13|Route 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], [[Kanto Route 15|15]]|
 
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|rubysapphire=[[Trade]]
crarity=Common|
 
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|rsrarity=None
rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
 
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|emerald=[[Trade]]
rsrarity=None|
 
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|erarity=None
emerald=[[Trade]]|
 
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|fireredleafgreen=[[Safari Zone (Kanto)|Safari Zone]]
erarity=None|
 
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|frlgrarity=Rare (FireRed)<br />Uncommon (LeafGreen)
fireredleafgreen=[[Safari Zone]]|
 
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|diamondpearl=[[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]], [[Lake Valor]]
frlgrarity=Rare (FireRed)<br>Uncommon (LeafGreen)|
 
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|dprarity=Rare
diamondpearl=[[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]], [[Lake Valor]]|
 
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|platinum=[[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]
dprarity=Rare|
 
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|ptrarity=Rare
platinum=[[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]|
 
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Kanto Route 15|Route 15]]
ptrarity=Rare|
 
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|hgssrarity=Common
heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Kanto Route 15|Route 15]]|
 
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|blackwhite=Evolve [[Nidoran♀]] (White only)
hgssrarity=Common|
 
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|bwrarity=None
blackwhite=Evolve [[Nidoran♀]] (White only)|
 
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|xy=[[Kalos Route 11|Route 11]]
bwrarity=None|
 
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|xyrarity=Common
}}
 
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Trade]]
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
====Side Game Locations====
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====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
|Pokemon=Nidorina
 
|Pokemon=Nidorina
|backcolor={{Poison}}
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|type={{Poison}}
 
|Trozei=Endless Level 58, 64, Forever Level 8, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
 
|Trozei=Endless Level 58, 64, Forever Level 8, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
 
|PMD1=[[Lapis Cave]] (4-8F), [[Wish Cave]] (47-50F)
 
|PMD1=[[Lapis Cave]] (4-8F), [[Wish Cave]] (47-50F)
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}}
 
}}
   
===Pokédex Entries===
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIPokédex|
 
backcolor={{Poison}}|
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|type={{Poison}}
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|gen=I
redblue=The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.|
 
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|redblue=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 tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.|
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|yellow=When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
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|gold=When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes 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.|
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|silver=It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly it prefers not to fight.
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|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.|
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|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.
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.|
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|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.
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|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.|
 
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|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.|
 
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|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.|
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|diamond=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.|
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|pearl=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 and tenderizes the food, then spits it out for the offspring.|
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|platinum=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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|heartgold=When feeding its young, it first chews and tenderizes the food, 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.|
 
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|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.|
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|black=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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|white=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
}}
 
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|black 2=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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|white 2=When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than Nidorino's.
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|x=The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
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|y=When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
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|or=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.
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|as=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.}}
   
===Learnset===
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=== Learnset ===
====Generation I====
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
{{Main|Nidorina/Learnset Generation I}}
 
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Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|7|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|9|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|13|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|28|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|'''[[Toxic Spikes]]'''|—|—|20|Poison|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Flatter]]|—|—|15|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|50|[[Captivate]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Poison Fang]]'''|50|100|15|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|7|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|9|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|13|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|28|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|'''[[Toxic Spikes]]'''|—|—|20|Poison|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Flatter]]|—|—|15|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|50|[[Captivate]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Poison Fang]]'''|50|100|15|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|7|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|9|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|13|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|28|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|'''[[Toxic Spikes]]'''|—|—|20|Poison|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Flatter]]|—|—|15|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|50|[[Captivate]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Poison Fang]]'''|50|100|15|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=III}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|8|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|12|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetmid|18|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|}}
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{{Movessetmid|22|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|}}
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{{Movessetmid|26|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|34|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Flatter]]|—|—|15|Dark|}}
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{{Movessetmid|53|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|Dark|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=II}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Tackle]]'''|35|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|19|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|}}
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{{Movessetmid|27|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|32|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|}}
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{{Movessetmid|46|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|gen=I}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Growl]]'''|—|100|40|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Tackle]]'''|35|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Scratch]]|40|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|14|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|'''[[Tail Whip]]'''|—|100|30|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|36|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|}}
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{{Movessetmid|41|[[Fury Swipes]]|18|80|15|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|50|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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</tabber>
   
== Origins ==
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===Sprites===
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{{GenIPokéSprites
Nidorina appearence is based off a Rabbit, Hamster, Dinosaur, or even a Mouse. Its name comes from ''needle'' and ''rhino'' and an ''a'' to reference female sayings in Spanish.
 
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|type={{Poison}}
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|border={{Poison}}
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|}}
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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[[File:Whitney_Nidorina_Tackle.jpg|thumb]]
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[[Emily]] had a [[Nidoran♀]] that evolved into a Nidorina in ''[[OI019: Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''. A ton of Nidorina were found in ''[[IL033: The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]. [[Whitney]] used a Nidorina to battle [[Ash's Quilava|Ash's Cyndaquil]]. Two different Nidorina made an appearance in ''[[AG121: Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'' and the opening of the ''[[MS013: Pokémon - Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' respectively.''
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*[[Whitney's Nidorina]]
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*[[Maria (Pokémon)]]
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*[[Temacu's Nidorina]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Despite being a gender Pokémon, Nidorina, nor [[Nidoqueen]] can breed, but Nidorina's pre-evolution [[Nidoran♀]] can.
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*Despite being a gender-exclusive Pokémon, Nidorina, nor [[Nidoqueen]] can breed, but Nidorina's pre-evolution, [[Nidoran♀]], can.
 
*Nidorina's shiny sprite resembles the coloration of [[Nidorino]].
 
*Nidorina's shiny sprite resembles the coloration of [[Nidorino]].
   
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===Origins===
{{References|nidorina|030}}
 
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Nidorina's appearance is based off a Rabbit, Hamster, Dinosaur, or even a Mouse. Its name comes from ''needle'' and ''rhino'' and an ''a'' to reference female sayings in Spanish.
   
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==Gallery==
{{Family|[[File:029.gif|Is not evolved.]][[File:030.gif|Evolves from Nidoran. Level 16.]][[File:031.gif|Evolves from Nidorina. Use Moon Stone.]]}}
 
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<gallery>
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nidoran♀ | next=Nidoqueen}}
 
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</gallery>
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{{References|nidorina|030}}
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{{GenInav}}{{Family|[[File:029.png|link=Nidoran♀]][[File:030.png]][[File:031.png|link=Nidoqueen]]}}{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Nidoran♀|next=Nidoqueen}}
 
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[[Category:Single Type Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Kanto Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Body style 08 Pokémon]]
 
 
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Revision as of 04:33, 19 December 2014

Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that is the female counterpart to Nidorino.

Biology

Physiology

Nidorina is a rodent-like Pokémon with big ears, reminiscent of a rabbit. It has blue skin, with darker spots around the body. Its male counterpart is Nidorino. It has horns on its back.

Special abilities

Nidorina has the abilities Poison Point and Rivalry along with the hidden ability Hustle. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning the opponent's Pokémon when it hits Nidorina with a Physical move while Rivalry deals more damage to the opponent when it is an opposite gender. Hustle lowers Nidorina's accuracy, but raises attack.

Evolution

Nidorina is the evolved form of a Nidoran♀ as of level 17. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen by use of a Moon Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Celadon Game Corner for 1200 Coins(Red only)
Safari Zone
Uncommon
Yellow Route 9, 23, Safari Zone Uncommon
Gold and Silver Kanto Route 13, 14, 15 Common
Crystal Route 13, 14, 15 Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Safari Zone Rare (FireRed)
Uncommon (LeafGreen)
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 221, Lake Valor Rare
Platinum Route 221 Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 15 Common
Black and White Evolve Nidoran♀ (White only) None
X and Y Route 11 Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 58, 64, Forever Level 8, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Lapis Cave (4-8F), Wish Cave (47-50F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mt. Bristle (4-9F), Labyrinth Cave (1-9BF)
Pokémon Rumble Eternal Tower


Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
7 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
13 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
20 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
23 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
35 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
38 Flatter —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
58 Poison Fang 50 100% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
7 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
13 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
20 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
23 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
35 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
38 Flatter —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
58 Poison Fang 50 100% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
7 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
13 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
20 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
23 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
35 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
38 Flatter —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
58 Poison Fang 50 100% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
12 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
18 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
22 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
26 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
34 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
43 Flatter —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark
53 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
19 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
27 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
32 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
46 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
14 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
23 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
36 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
41 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
50 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

File:Whitney Nidorina Tackle.jpg

Emily had a Nidoran♀ that evolved into a Nidorina in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?. A ton of Nidorina were found in IL033: The Flame Pokémon-athon!. Whitney used a Nidorina to battle Ash's Cyndaquil. Two different Nidorina made an appearance in AG121: Hi Ho Silver Wind! and the opening of the MS013: Pokémon - Zoroark: Master of Illusions respectively.

Trivia

  • Despite being a gender-exclusive Pokémon, Nidorina, nor Nidoqueen can breed, but Nidorina's pre-evolution, Nidoran♀, can.
  • Nidorina's shiny sprite resembles the coloration of Nidorino.

Origins

Nidorina's appearance is based off a Rabbit, Hamster, Dinosaur, or even a Mouse. Its name comes from needle and rhino and an a to reference female sayings in Spanish.

Gallery

See also

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