Nidorino

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Nidorino
Image:Nidorino.png
National
Nidoran♂ - Nidorino (#33) - Nidoking
Johto
Nidoran♂ - Nidorino (#99) - Nidoking
Japanese name Nidorino
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Nidoran♂
Evolves to Nidoking
Generation First
Species Poison Pin Pokémon
Type Poison
Height 2 ft 11 in (0.9 m)
Weight 43 lb (19.5 kg)
Ability Poison Point/Belligerence(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Nidorino (ニドリーノ Nidorīno?) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri.

The name, Nidorino, presumably comes from the prefeix "Nido" which the whole family is named for, and "rino" which is a suffix for male. The "rino" may also be a misspelling of "rhino", because this Pokémon's trait is a rhino-like horn and is Latin for nose. "Nido", in all cases, is likely derived from the Japanese word meaning "two times" or "two degrees" because of the differences in genders and evolutions of the species. It is also likely derived from the pronunciation of "needle", since the Pokémon are all covered in many needle-like barbs or spines.

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[edit] Biology

Nidorino looks a bit like a purple rhinoceros with needles and horns all over. It is a fearsome Pokémon with vicious attacks.

Nidorino is an aggressive Pokémon that is always quick to attack when it notices an attacker: its large ears are always on the lookout. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom and on impact with an enemy, poison leaks out. This horn is harder than diamond and can easily punch through it simply by swinging. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once and it challenges the foe with all its might.

[edit] In the video games

Nidorino is available in every Pokémon game except Pokémon Ruby, Pokemon Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald. It can be gained by evolution or in the Safari Zone in both Pokémon Red and Blue and at Celadon City Game Corner and Underground route 1. In Pokémon Yellow, in the Safari Zone and Routes 9 and 23. In Pokémon Gold and Silver it can be obtained on routes 13, 14 and 15.

Nidoran males are more common in Pokémon Red than in Pokémon Blue, and subsequently, so are Nidorinos.

Prior to the introduction of genders in the Pokémon video games, this Pokémon, its evolutions, and the Nidorina evolutionary family were the only Pokémon whose gender players could be completely sure about. Nidorinos have larger horns than their female counterpart.

In terms of the grand scheme of Pokémon, Nidorino is average statistically. Whenever it is portrayed (in whichever medium), it seems to have a greater attack than being in the 52nd percentile. Its trading card in the base set does have Horn Drill which deals out 50 damage to the opponent.

[edit] In other media

Nidorino in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Nidorino in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Nidorino appears in a number of episodes of the Pokémon anime, almost always alongside its female counterpart, Nidorina. It is also one of the first Pokémon seen in the anime, battling a Gengar on TV.

Nidorino has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in:

  • Base set
  • Gym Challenge (As Giovanni's Nidorino)
  • Aquapolis
  • EX: PokéMon- Fire Red and Leaf Green

Nidorino always appears as a grass type.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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