#033 · Low Budget Crystal · changed in this game
Nidorino
PoisonDaunt
In Low Budget Crystal: First found in Route 13 (Grass, Lv Base+1 to Base+3), and in 7 more areas. Its type (Poison) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 400, up from 365; 3 of the six changed, most of all HP (61 → 76). Abilities: it gains Daunt and loses Poison Point, Rivalry and Hustle. 14 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Growl and Sand-Attack.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl Sharply reduces the foe's Attack. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle An attack that may make foe flinch. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| 5 | Poison Sting An attack that may poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| 12 | Double Kick A double kicking attack. | Fighting | Phys | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 16 | Sand-Attack An attack that may reduce accuracy. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 100 | 25 |
| 20 | Stomp An attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Poison Fang An attack that may poison foe. | Poison | Phys | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| 28 | Magnitude A ground attack with random power. | Ground | Phys | 1 | 100 | 30 |
| 32 | Spikes Hurts foes when they switch out. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Toxic A poison move with increasing damage. | Poison | Stat | — | 85 | 10 |
| 40 | Earthquake Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | Ground | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| 45 | Sludge Bomb An attack that may poison the foe. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 50 | Bulk Up Raises the user's physical stats. | Fighting | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 55 | Crunch An attack that may lower Defense. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 60 | Fissure A powerful ground-type attack. | Ground | Phys | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| 65 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | Psychic | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 70 | Body Slam An attack that may cause paralysis. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 27
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon Mansion Roof House | ??? | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia Gym | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 | Fighting | 55 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage Hidden Power House | Normal | 70 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Route 120 (hidden) | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Snore Dark Cave Blackthorn Entrance | Normal | 40 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod Game Corner | Ice | 120 |
| TM17 | Protect Location not published | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 119 North | Water | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower B1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F | Normal | 1 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Olivine Gym | Steel | 100 |
| TM25 | Thunder Goldenrod Game Corner | Electric | 120 |
| TM27 | Return Petalburg Gym | Normal | 1 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap Violet Gym | Ground | 40 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner Prize Room | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Underground Warehouse | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Mount Mortar 2F Inside | Normal | — |
| TM43 | Detect Lake of Rage | Fighting | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F Blackthorn Side | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod Gym | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Meteor Tunnel East | Dark | 60 |
| TM55 | Poison Fang Route 115 | Poison | 65 |
| TM65 | Dragon Claw Viridian Gym | Dragon | 80 |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine Cafe | Rock | 55 |
Where to find Nidorino
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Grass | Base+1 to Base+3 | |
| Route 14 | Grass | Base+1 to Base+3 | |
| Route 15 | Grass | Base+1 to Base+3 | |
| Rusturf Tunnel | Grass | Base+1 to Base+7 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone East | Grass | Base+1 to Base+5 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone North | Grass | Base+1 to Base+5 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone South | Grass | Base+1 to Base+5 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone West | Grass | Base+1 to Base+5 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Nidoking with a Moon Stone
- Evolves into Nidoking at level 36
- Catch rate 120
- Base experience 118
- EV yield: Attack 2
- Egg groups: Monster / Ground
- Growth rate: Medium Slow
- Move tutors: Ice Beam, Thunderbolt