#0033
— Poison Pin Pokémon
Nidorino
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Nidorino is a poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 365 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Poison Point ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Nidorino. Build around what Nidorino actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Nidorino takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Nidorino into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (72)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (55)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 65)
- BST
- 365 (low for the format)
Nidorino is a poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 365 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Poison Point ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Nidorino. Build around what Nidorino actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Nidorino
Nidorino is the Poison Pin Pokémon a Poison type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 365 with Poison Point or Rivalry as abilities.
What is Nidorino weak to?
Nidorino is a Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
How to counter Nidorino
To counter Nidorino in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground or Psychic moves and can withstand its Poison STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Nidorino in competitive teams
Nidorino can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Nidorino on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
