Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Route 13 | Walking | 22–27 |
| Kanto | Route 14 | Walking | 22–24 |
| Kanto | Route 15 | Walking | 22–27 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone Center | Walking | 31 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone East | Walking | 33 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone North | Walking | 30 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone West | Walking | 30 |
| Sinnoh | Valor Lakefront | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Route 13 | WalkingDay | 23 |
| Johto | Route 13 | WalkingNight | 23 |
| Johto | Route 14 | WalkingDay | 23 |
| Johto | Route 14 | WalkingNight | 23 |
| Johto | Route 15 | WalkingDay | 23 |
| Johto | Route 15 | WalkingNight | 23 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 61
- Attack
- 72
- Defense
- 57
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 55
- Speed
- 65
Abilities · Poison Point / Rivalry
Hidden ability · Hustle
Size · 0.9 m · 19.5 kg
Evolution and forms
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Nidorino
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Poison Sting |
| 1 | Peck |
| 1 | Focus Energy |
| 15 | Fury Attack |
| 22 | Toxic Spikes |
| 29 | Double Kick |
| 36 | Horn Attack |
| 43 | Helping Hand |
| 50 | Toxic |
| 57 | Flatter |
| 64 | Poison Jab |
| 71 | Earth Power |