Nidorino

Nidorino (Japanese: ニドリーノ Nidoriino) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is the male counterpart of a Nidorina.

Biology

Physiology

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.

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
X and Y	Route 11	Common

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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Learnset

Generation I

Sprites

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Appearances

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♀.

Trivia

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

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.

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