Diamond/PearlPlatinum
When it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body. These barbs grow slower than NIDORINO’s.
Heartgold
When feeding its young, it first chews the food into a paste, then spits it out for the offspring.
Soulsilver
It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.
Evolution Chain
Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Poison Pin Pokémon
Height
0.8 m (2'07")
Weight
20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Abilities
EV Yield
+2 hp
Catch Rate
120
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium slow
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
This Pokemon Cannot Breed
Pokédex Numbers
Kanto (R/B/Y)
#030
Johto (G/S/C)
#096
Johto (HG/SS)
#096
Kalos (Coastal)
#105
National
#030
Crown Tundra
#066
Game Locations
Johto Safari Zone Zone Savannah
Kanto Route 13 Area
Kanto Route 14 Area
Kanto Route 15 Area
Sinnoh Route 221 Area
Valor Lakefront Area
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Diamond/Pearl
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 7 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Hits twice in one turn. | |
| 13 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 23 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 28 | Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | 20 | Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in. | |
| 38 | Flatter | — | 100% | 15 | Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target. | |
| 43 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 50 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | |
| 58 | Poison Fang | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to badly poison the target. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 7 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Hits twice in one turn. | |
| 13 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 23 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 28 | Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | 20 | Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in. | |
| 38 | Flatter | — | 100% | 15 | Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target. | |
| 43 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 50 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | |
| 58 | Poison Fang | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to badly poison the target. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 7 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 | Hits twice in one turn. | |
| 13 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 23 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 28 | Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| 35 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | 20 | Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in. | |
| 38 | Flatter | — | 100% | 15 | Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target. | |
| 43 | Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 50 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | |
| 58 | Poison Fang | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to badly poison the target. |
TM/HM Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM06 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| TM03 Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM11 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM23 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| TM24 Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM25 Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM28 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | |
| TM34 Shock Wave | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM36 Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TM40 Aerial Ace | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM43 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM46 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target’s item. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM65 Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM78 Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | |
| TM82 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM83 Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend on the held berry. | |
| TM84 Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
Tutor Moves
Platinum
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Super Fang | — | 90% | 10 | Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP. |
Base Stats
Hp
70
Attack
62
Defense
67
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
56
Total
365
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)