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Nidorino (ニドリーノ Nidoriino)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#033
		Evolves From:	Nidoran♂
		Evolves Into:	Nidoking
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$Ni'-Doh-Ri'-Noh$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	61	Species:	Poison Pin Pokémon
Attack:	72	Type(s):	Poison
Defense:	57	Height:	2'11"
Special Atk:	55	Weight:	43.0 lbs.
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Poison Point Rivalry Hustle (Dream World)
Speed:	65	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	365	Gender:	100% ♂
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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 17.

In the anime

Nidorino first appeared in Pokémon - I Choose You!, it appeared on Ash's TV battling against another trainer's Gengar. This battle mirrored the opening sequence for Red and Blue.
In the episode Where Art Through, Little Pokémon? a young boy named Ralph had a Nidoran♂ that evolved into a Nidorino after kissing a Nidoran♀.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Nidorino Locations
Red/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/Silver	Route 13-15	Common
Crystal	Route 13-15	Common
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, & 3 (FireRed) Safari Zone Area 2 (LeafGreen)	Uncommon (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen)
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 221, Lake Valor	Rare
Platinum	Route 221 (Poké Radar)	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 15	Common
Black/White	Evolve Nidoran♂ (White only)	None

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Nidorino Locations
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

Pokédex Entries
Red
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 anything, 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.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Nidorino/Learnset 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.

References