Nidorino Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nidorino in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nidorino
Nidorino is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 63.059 DPS.
Nidorino 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: Nidorino is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Nidorino 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 Nidorino is Shadow Mewtwo (63.059 DPS), Mega Alakazam (60.667 DPS), and Primal Groudon (58.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Nidorino: After defeating Nidorino, the catch encounter will have a CP between 762 and 816 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 948-1015 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nidorino from raids will have exactly 816 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 Nidorino?
The best counter for Nidorino is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 63.059 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (60.667 DPS) and Primal Groudon (58.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nidorino?
Nidorino 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 Nidorino weak to?
Nidorino is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nidorino be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nidorino's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidorino from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nidorino from raids will have 816 CP at level 20, or 1015 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 762. If you see 816 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nidorino worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nidorino 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 Nidorino?
For the best moveset for Nidorino itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nidorino 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 Nidorino without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nidorino can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (52.588 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (51.556 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 Nidorino in raids?
Weather boost information for Nidorino 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.