Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Nidorino
Say it: NI-do-ri-no
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Nidorino is the Poison Pin Pokémon — Poison middle stage between Nidoran♂ and Nidoking. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Nidoking — not a finished raid attacker. Poison helps against Grass and Fairy; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Evolve Nidoran♂ up the line.
Say it: NI-do-ri-no
Nidorino (#033) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Nidoran♂. Trainers almost never power Nidorino for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Nidoking. Against Nidorino, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0033. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Nidorino. Keep high-IV copies for Nidoking. Shadow Nidorino is the same — evolve toward Shadow Nidoking.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Nidorino is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 111
- Stamina
- 156
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Nidorino’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Nidoking — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy
- Poison Sting · Standard
Poison alternate
Charged
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Horn Attack · Standard
Normal filler
- Dig · Standard
Ground coverage
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- poison jab
- poison sting
Charged
- horn attack
- dig
- sludge bomb
- ice beam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #188 of 954 · CP 1492
Poison Sting + Ice Beam
- Ultra League · rank #632 of 747 · CP 1575
Poison Sting + Ice Beam
- Master League · rank #607 of 1023 · CP 1575
Poison Sting + Ice Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.