Nidorina Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nidorina in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nidorina
Nidorina is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 58.118 DPS.
Nidorina can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Nidorina is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Nidorina resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Nidorina is Shadow Mewtwo (58.118 DPS), Mega Alakazam (56.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (54.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Nidorina: After defeating Nidorina, the catch encounter will have a CP between 714 and 767 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 888-954 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nidorina from raids will have exactly 767 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Nidorina?
The best counter for Nidorina is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 58.118 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (56.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (54.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nidorina?
Nidorina can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Nidorina weak to?
Nidorina is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nidorina be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nidorina's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidorina from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nidorina from raids will have 767 CP at level 20, or 954 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 714. If you see 767 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nidorina worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nidorina is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Nidorina?
For the best moveset for Nidorina itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nidorina stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Nidorina without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nidorina can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (48.588 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (47.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Nidorina in raids?
Weather boost information for Nidorina is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.