Nidorino

ニドリーノ · Nidorino

NIDORINO has a horn that is harder than a diamond. 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.

Type: poison
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Japanese: ニドリーノ
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 19.5 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Purple
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Nidorino.

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Nidoran-m

Stage 1

Base form

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Nidorino

Stage 2

From Nidoran-m

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Nidoking

Stage 3

From Nidorino

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 061

/255
Attack 072

/255
Defense 057

/255
Sp. Atk 055

/255
Sp. Def 055

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Speed 065

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§ III

Best Nidorino cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 16 cards.

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§ IV

Nidorino through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

4 cards
Base era → XY era
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Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
EX era
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03 HN

Hisao Nakamura

Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
EX era
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04 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Base era
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05 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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