Nidorina in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Nidorina has 2 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Darkness-type Pokémon (Stage 1). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 2
- Top damage
- 50
- Most HP
- 90
- ex / Mega ex
- 0 / 0
- With an Ability
- 1
Is Nidorina good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Scratch on Team Rocket's Nidorina (Destined Rivals), doing 50 for 2 Energy. The bulkiest version is Team Rocket's Nidorina with 90 HP. Watch out for Fighting attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Nidoran ♀. Evolves into Nidoqueen. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Nidorina (30th Celebration): Share Happiness. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Nidorina card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket's Nidorina 115/182 | Destined Rivals I | 90 | Stage 1 | Dark Awakening D — Scratch DD 50 | 2 | Fighting ×2 |
| Nidorina 88/128 Ability: Share Happiness | 30th Celebration J | 90 | Stage 1 | Bite CC 30 | 2 | Fighting ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Other Darkness Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Nidorina card ever printed · Nidorina for young collectors.
Pully Play is an independent fan guide. It isn't run by The Pokémon Company. Format facts are checked against official announcements; always confirm card legality with the official rules before a tournament.