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 arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 100-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Nidorina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison.
What is Nidorina's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina reaches 1,480 CP at level 50 and 1,309 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidorina?
A 15/15/15 Nidorina shows 748 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 935 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 561 CP.
How do you get Nidorina in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Nidoran_female (25 Candy).