Nidorino Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidorino in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohNidorino Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Nidorino Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Nidorino Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidorino via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Nidorino Locations
Nidorino can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Valor Lakefront Area and Sinnoh Route 221 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 221 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 31 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).
Valor Lakefront Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 27Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 28Radar on1%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 221 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 31Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 31Radar on1%Very Rare