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Revision as of 07:15, 12 December 2014
Nidorino (Japanese: ニドリーノ Nidoriino) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is the male counterpart of a Nidorina.
Biology
Physiology
Nidorino is a rabbit-like Pokémon, like its previous evolution, though it acquires a more rugged look. Sharp teeth protrude from its upper jaw and its spikes have grown larger. It is a red-purple color with slightly darker spots. It has very large ears.
Special abilities
The entire Nido family are known for their venomous spines. Nidorino's are no exception. They are more potent than his previous evolution.
Evolution
Nidorino evolves into Nidoking, by use of a Moon Stone. Nidorino is the evolved form of Nidoran♂ as of level 16.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Safari Zone (Red) Safari Zone and the Celadon Game Corner for 1,200 coins (Blue) |
Uncommon |
Yellow | Route 9, 23, and Safari Zone | Common |
Gold and Silver | Route 13-15 | Common |
Crystal | Route 13-15 | Common |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, & 3 (FireRed) Safari Zone Area 2 (LeafGreen) |
Uncommon (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) |
Emerald | Trade | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Route 221, Lake Valor | Rare |
Platinum | Route 221 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 15 | Common |
Black and White | Evolve Nidoran♂ (White only) | None |
X and Y | Route 11 | Common |
Side game locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Lapis Cave (4-8F), Wish Cave (47-50F) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mt. Bristle (4-9F), Labyrinth Cave (1-9BF) |
Pokémon Rumble | Eternal Tower |
Pokédex entries
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Learnset
Generation I
Sprites
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Appearances
Anime
- Nidorino first appeared in Pokémon - I Choose You!, it appeared on Ash's TV battling against another trainer's Gengar. This battle mirrored the opening sequence for Red and Blue.
- In the episode Where Art Through, Little Pokémon? a young boy named Ralph had a Nidoran♂ that evolved into a Nidorino after kissing a Nidoran♀.
Trivia
- Nidorino's shiny color is the same color as Nidorina's.
- Nidorino, along with Gengar and Jigglypuff, are the first Pokémon to appear in the games and anime.
Origins
Nidorino appears to be based on many types of rodents.
Nidorino's name is named after a small town in Northeastern Italy. Its name means strong willed in Italian.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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