Type matchups
Damage Nidorina takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison type, Nidorina has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 62
- Defense
- 67
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 56
- Total
- 365
Nidorina has a base stat total of 365, higher than 30% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (70). Its Attack (62) and Sp. Atk (55) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 56 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 67 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Nidorina can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle.
How to beat Nidorina
Nidorina takes 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Solgaleo hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidorina's Poison moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidorina's Poison moves. Metagross hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Nidorina's Poison moves.
Evolution
Nidorina is the middle stage of its line (Nidoran♀ → Nidorina → Nidoqueen): it evolves from Nidoran♀ and into Nidoqueen.
Best counters to Nidorina
Frequently asked questions
What is Nidorina weak to?
As a Poison type, Nidorina takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What is Nidorina resistant to?
Nidorina resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Nidorina?
Strong type-based picks include Solgaleo, Dusk Necrozma and Metagross, which hit Nidorina with super-effective attacks.