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[[Category:Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Purple Pokémon]] Nidorino (Japanese: ニドリーノ Nidoriino) is a Poison-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Nidoran♂. It is the male counterpart of a Nidorina.

Appearance

Nidorino is a rabbit-like Pokémon, like its previous evolution, though it acquires a more rugged look. Sharp teeth protrude from its upper jaw and its spikes have grown larger. It is a red-purple color with slightly darker spots. It has very large ears.

Special abilities

The entire Nido family are known for their venomous spines. Nidorino's are no exception. They are more potent than his previous evolution.

Evolution

Nidorino evolves into Nidoking, by use of a Moon Stone. Nidorino is the evolved form of Nidoran♂ as of level 16.

In the anime

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Safari Zone (Red)
Safari Zone and the Celadon Game Corner for 1,200 coins (Blue)
Uncommon
Yellow Route 9, 23, and Safari Zone Common
Gold and Silver Route 13-15 Common
Crystal Route 13-15 Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, & 3 (FireRed)
Safari Zone Area 2 (LeafGreen)
Uncommon (FireRed)
Rare (LeafGreen)
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 221, Lake Valor Rare
Platinum Route 221 (Poké Radar) 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! Secret Storage 3, 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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Generation I

Origins

Nidorino appears to be based on many types of rodents.

Nidorino's name is named after a small town in Northeastern Italy. Its name means strong willed in Italian.

Trivia

  • Nidorino's shiny color is the same color as Nidorina's.
  • Nidorino, along with Gengar, are the first Pokémon to appear in the games and anime.

See also


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