Nidorino Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidorino in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoNidorino Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry
It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of adrenaline present in its body.
Pokemon HeartGold Nidorino Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Nidorino Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidorino via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Double Kick | fighting | Lv. 9 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 13 |
| Fury Attack | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 23 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 35 |
| Flatter | dark | Lv. 38 |
| Poison Jab | poison | Lv. 43 |
| Captivate | normal | Lv. 50 |
| Horn Drill | normal | Lv. 58 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Nidorino Locations
Nidorino can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Kanto Route 13 Area, Kanto Route 14 Area, and Kanto Route 15 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 15 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 23 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 13 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 23Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 23Radio off10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 14 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 2320%Frequent
- walkLv. 23Radio off10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 15 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 2320%Frequent
- walkLv. 23Radio off10%Uncommon
Johto Safari Zone Zone Savannah
3 encounters- walkLv. 15Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 16Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 17Night10%Uncommon