Shadow Nidorino is a Tier 3 Shadow Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. Shadow Raids allow players to fight against Shadow Pokémon and then also present them with a chance to catch them. It is a rabbit-like Pokémon which looks similar to its previous evolutions but has a more rugged look. It has sharp teeth protruding from its upper jaw and large spikes. Compared to normal Tier 3 Raid Bosses, Shadow Nidorino will be harder to defeat because it is a Shadow Pokémon. So in this guide, we will talk about the best ways and counters to defeat Shadow Nidoran in the best way possible.
Shadow Nidorino in Pokémon Go
Shadow Nidorino is a pure-type Poison Pokémon with a maximum CP of 1575 at level 50. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic-type attacks. High-level players can defeat it with ideal counters along with Shadow Shards and Purified Gems to help them along the way. Low-level players or those with not-so-ideal counters will need to bring two or more friends into the battle with themselves.
Shadow Nidorino Movesets
The best moves from the moveset of Shadow Nidorino are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. Both of them have a combined DPS of 56.7 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from its move pool include Poison Sting, Dig, Horn Attack, and Ice Beam.
Best counters against Shadow Nidorino in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that one can use against Shadow Nidorino and guarantee a win for themselves.
- Groudon (Primal): Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Alakazam (Mega): Confusion/Psychic
- Latios (Mega): Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Mewtwo: Confusion/Psystrike
- Gardevoir (Mega): Confusion/Psychic
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Hoopa (Unbound): Confusion/Psychic
- Groudon: Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Latias (Mega): Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Lunala: Confusion/Psychic
- Gengar (Mega): Lick/Psychic
- Swampert (Mega): Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Landorus (Therian): Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Excadrill: Mud-Slap/Scorching Sands
- Garchomp: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Mamoswine: Mud-Slap/High Horsepower
- Rhyperior: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Hoopa (Confined): Confusion/Psychic
- Metagross: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Latios: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Landorus (Incarnate): Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Alakazam: Confusion/Psychic
- Espeon: Confusion/Psychic
- Azelf: Confusion/Future Sight
- Articuno (Galarian): Confusion/Future Sight
- Slowbro (Mega): Confusion/Psychic
- Jirachi: Mud-Slap/Brutal Swing
- Krookodile: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Gallade: Confusion/Psychic
- Kyogre (Primal): Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Golurk: Mud-Slap/Earth Power
- Rhydon: Confusion/Psychic
- Tapu Lele: Confusion/Future Sight
- Exeggutor: Confusion/Psychic
- Latias: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
Players should try to avoid Cloudy weather as it boosts Shadow Nidorino and use their best top-tier counters such as Mega Pokémon to have the most chances of victory.