Nidorino
Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Nidoking for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Nidorino takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 404
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 796 CP
Nidorino moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| 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 |
| Horn Attack | Normal | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Horn Attack | Normal | 40 | 35 | 1.14 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Nidorino is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Nidorino
How to get Nidorino
- Evolve from
- Nidoran_male · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Nidorino 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 | 32 | 1,204 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,303 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 762 | 816 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 948 | 1,015 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 762 | 816 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 576 | 617 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 762 | 816 |
Is Nidorino good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Nidorino 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 (111 Defense / 156 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 Nidorino 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 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 61 |
| Lv 3 | 103 |
| Lv 4 | 145 |
| Lv 5 | 187 |
| Lv 6 | 230 |
| Lv 7 | 272 |
| Lv 8 | 314 |
| Lv 9 | 356 |
| Lv 10 | 398 |
| Lv 11 | 438 |
| Lv 12 | 477 |
| Lv 13 | 517 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 557 |
| Lv 15 | 597 |
| Lv 16 | 637 |
| Lv 17 | 676 |
| Lv 18 | 716 |
| Lv 19 | 756 |
| Lv 20 | 796 |
| Lv 21 | 836 |
| Lv 22 | 875 |
| Lv 23 | 915 |
| Lv 24 | 955 |
| Lv 25 | 995 |
| Lv 26 | 1,035 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,075 |
| Lv 28 | 1,114 |
| Lv 29 | 1,154 |
| Lv 30 | 1,194 |
| Lv 31 | 1,214 |
| Lv 32 | 1,234 |
| Lv 33 | 1,254 |
| Lv 34 | 1,274 |
| Lv 35 | 1,294 |
| Lv 36 | 1,313 |
| Lv 37 | 1,333 |
| Lv 38 | 1,353 |
| Lv 39 | 1,373 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,393 |
| Lv 41 | 1,411 |
| Lv 42 | 1,429 |
| Lv 43 | 1,446 |
| Lv 44 | 1,464 |
| Lv 45 | 1,483 |
| Lv 46 | 1,501 |
| Lv 47 | 1,519 |
| Lv 48 | 1,538 |
| Lv 49 | 1,556 |
| Lv 50 | 1,575 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0033
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 19.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0033_POKEMON_NIDORINO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidorino in Pokemon GO?
Nidorino's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nidorino's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nidorino takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nidorino's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nidorino reaches 1,575 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,393 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 Nidorino?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nidorino shows 796 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 995 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 Nidorino better than regular Nidorino?
Shadow Nidorino 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 Nidorino in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nidoran_male (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nidorino be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nidorino 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.