Shadow Nidorina Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,480, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Nidorina good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,480 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Nidorina in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Nidorina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Nidorina, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Nidorina resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Nidorina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina's maximum CP is 1,480 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,309 at level 40. Its base stats are 117 Attack, 120 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 409. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Nidorina?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Nidorina has 748 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 935 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,480 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Nidorina showing 748 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Nidorina in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Nidorina from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Nidorina as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Nidorina be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Nidorina availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

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 Shadow Nidorina takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 117

Defense 120

Stamina 172

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

Editor's notes

Shadow Nidorina sits within an evolutionary family of 4 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 1,480 CP with 117/120/172 base stats.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Nidorina is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow 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

Nidoran_female 25 Candy

Nidorina 100 Candy

Nidoqueen

Family

Nidorina

Nidoqueen

Shadow forms Shadow Nidorina Shadow Nidoqueen

How to get Shadow Nidorina

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Nidorina knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
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 Shadow Nidorina good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow 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.
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
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.80 m
Weight: 20.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 100
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0030_POKEMON_NIDORINA_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Nidorina in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Nidorina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Nidorina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Nidorina?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.

How do you get Shadow Nidorina in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Nidorina spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Nidorina be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow 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.

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