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== In the anime==
 
== In the 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.
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[[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 Quilava|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 ==

Revision as of 21:46, 23 February 2013

[[Category:Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Blue Pokémon]] Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that is the female counterpart to Nidorino.

Appearance

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.

In the 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

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

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

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Learnset

Generation I

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.

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.

See also

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