Nidorina
Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Nidoqueen for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on Sludge Bomb. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Nidorina takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 409
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 748 CP
Nidorina moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Nidorina is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Nidorina
How to get Nidorina
- Evolve from
- Nidoran_female · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Nidorina knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 30 | 1,132 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,225 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 714 | 767 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 888 | 954 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 714 | 767 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 540 | 580 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 714 | 767 |
Is Nidorina good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Nidorina has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (120 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Nidorina deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 58 |
| Lv 3 | 97 |
| Lv 4 | 137 |
| Lv 5 | 176 |
| Lv 6 | 216 |
| Lv 7 | 255 |
| Lv 8 | 295 |
| Lv 9 | 334 |
| Lv 10 | 374 |
| Lv 11 | 411 |
| Lv 12 | 449 |
| Lv 13 | 486 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 524 |
| Lv 15 | 561 |
| Lv 16 | 598 |
| Lv 17 | 636 |
| Lv 18 | 673 |
| Lv 19 | 711 |
| Lv 20 | 748 |
| Lv 21 | 785 |
| Lv 22 | 823 |
| Lv 23 | 860 |
| Lv 24 | 898 |
| Lv 25 | 935 |
| Lv 26 | 973 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,010 |
| Lv 28 | 1,047 |
| Lv 29 | 1,085 |
| Lv 30 | 1,122 |
| Lv 31 | 1,141 |
| Lv 32 | 1,160 |
| Lv 33 | 1,178 |
| Lv 34 | 1,197 |
| Lv 35 | 1,216 |
| Lv 36 | 1,235 |
| Lv 37 | 1,253 |
| Lv 38 | 1,272 |
| Lv 39 | 1,291 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,309 |
| Lv 41 | 1,326 |
| Lv 42 | 1,343 |
| Lv 43 | 1,360 |
| Lv 44 | 1,377 |
| Lv 45 | 1,394 |
| Lv 46 | 1,411 |
| Lv 47 | 1,428 |
| Lv 48 | 1,445 |
| Lv 49 | 1,463 |
| Lv 50 | 1,480 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0030
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 20.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0030_POKEMON_NIDORINA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidorina in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nidorina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nidorina's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina reaches 1,480 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,309 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidorina?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nidorina shows 748 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 935 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Nidorina better than regular Nidorina?
Shadow Nidorina deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Nidorina in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nidoran_female (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nidorina be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nidorina depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.