#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.
Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Nidorino is a Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
- Ground2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Nidorino has no type immunities.
To counter Nidorino in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground or Psychic moves and can withstand its Poison STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Nidorino's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
