audino
Generation V · #0531 — Hearing Pokémon
Audino, known as the Hearing Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that has become iconic for its remarkable auditory abilities and compassionate nature. With a National Pokédex number of #531, Audino represents a unique blend of medical intuition and sensory excellence within the Pokémon world. This pink and cream-colored Pokémon stands at 1.1 meters tall and weighs 31 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized companion. Despite not evolving from or into other Pokémon in its standard form, Audino gained the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Audino starting with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, expanding its role in competitive battling. With a base stat total of 445 and a fast growth rate, Audino grows quickly in experience, making it an accessible choice for trainers at various stages of their journey. Its remarkably high base catch rate of 255 reflects how naturally inclined these Pokémon are to bond with humans, and its decent base happiness of 70 suggests a fundamentally kind and cooperative disposition.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
31.0kg
Category
Hearing Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
upright
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
Audino Biology & Physical Characteristics
Audino presents a striking visual design with its distinctive bipedal form, featuring a predominantly pink and cream coloration that creates a natural, calming appearance. The Pokémon's most distinctive feature is its large, floppy ears with thin, curled extensions on the underside that serve as sophisticated sensory organs rather than mere hearing receptors. These ear feelers function analogously to stethoscopes, allowing Audino to detect and interpret the heartbeats of other creatures with astonishing precision. Its oval, blue eyes convey an expression of gentle attentiveness, while the patterning of pink and cream across its chest creates a jacket-like appearance. Audino possesses three digits on its hands and two on its feet, along with a distinctive puffy white tuft for a tail that adds to its approachable demeanor. The Pokémon's body structure supports its role as a support-oriented companion, with balanced defensive stats of 86 in both Defense and Special Defense, and a respectable HP stat of 103 that allows it to maintain presence in extended battles. Unlike many Pokémon designed for offensive capabilities, Audino's physical composition reflects its true purpose: understanding, healing, and providing comfort to those around it.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Audino Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Audino exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, reflecting no biological skewing toward either sex in breeding populations. This even distribution makes Audino equally accessible regardless of whether trainers specifically seek males or females for breeding purposes, eliminating gender-based complications in establishing breeding chains. As a member of the Fairy egg group, Audino can breed with a diverse range of Pokémon that share this classification, expanding the possibilities for creating mixed-lineage teams or passing down specific movesets and abilities. The Pokémon maintains a notably quick incubation period, requiring only 20 egg cycles to hatch, which translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps before a new Audino emerges from its egg. This relatively short hatching time makes Audino accessible to trainers early in their breeding endeavors without requiring extensive time investment. The base friendship value for Audino stands at 70 in Generations 5-7, indicating that newly caught or hatched Audino begin their relationships with trainers already predisposed toward cooperation and bonding, requiring less effort to achieve friendship-based evolutions or stat boosts compared to Pokémon with lower base friendship ratings.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
sitrus-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
+905 more TMs/HMs
Audino Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
In its standard form, Audino does not evolve from any Pokémon nor does it evolve into any species under normal circumstances, representing a complete evolutionary line unto itself. However, this changed significantly with the introduction of Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, granting Audino access to Mega Audino through the use of the Audinite Mega Stone. When Mega Evolving, Audino undergoes a dramatic transformation, growing to 1.5 meters in height and increasing its weight to 32 kilograms while simultaneously changing its type to Normal/Fairy. This type shift is particularly significant, as it grants Mega Audino resistance to Dark-type moves and eliminates its Fighting-type weakness, substantially improving its defensive profile. Mega Audino's base stats increase from 445 to 545, with particularly notable improvements in Defense and Special Defense, both rising from 86 to 126, and Special Attack increasing from 60 to 80. These enhancements transform Mega Audino from a primarily HP-focused tank into a more versatile defensive wall capable of handling a broader range of threats. The Mega Evolution represents Audino's ultimate expression of its healing and supportive nature, with the transformation amplifying its already impressive capabilities in team support and status condition management.
Where to Find
village bridge
unova
+35 more
pinwheel forest
unova
+51 more
unova route 10
unova
+25 more
unova route 11
unova
+23 more
unova route 18
unova
+29 more
unova route 12
unova
+11 more
giant chasm
unova
+64 more
unova route 7
unova
+28 more
unova route 6
unova
+19 more
dragonspiral tower
unova
+77 more
lostlorn forest
unova
+5 more
unova route 16
unova
+30 more
p2 laboratory
unova
+24 more
unova route 9
unova
+25 more
cold storage
unova
+13 more
unova route 15
unova
+20 more
abundant shrine
unova
+24 more
unova route 2
unova
+33 more
dreamyard
unova
+29 more
unova route 14
unova
+37 more
+13 more locations in other games
Audino Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Audino exhibits a distinctly nurturing and empathetic temperament, as evidenced by multiple Pokédex entries describing its kind heart and intuitive understanding of others' emotional and physical states. The Pokémon's primary method of interaction involves gently touching others with its sensitive ear feelers, allowing it to gauge feelings, detect physical ailments, and even determine when eggs are close to hatching. This remarkable ability makes Audino invaluable as a companion to caregivers and medical professionals throughout the Pokémon world, with Nurse Joy famously utilizing Audino in Pokémon Centers across various regions. Beyond its diagnostic capabilities, Audino possesses an astounding auditory sense that functions like a radarlike system for understanding its surroundings through even the slightest sounds, granting it environmental awareness that extends far beyond what most Pokémon can perceive. These behavioral traits suggest that Audino naturally gravitates toward supportive roles, preferring to assist and comfort others rather than engage in confrontation. In terms of habitat, Audino appears throughout diverse regions including Unova, Kalos, and the Crown Tundra, adapting well to various environments where it can interact with both wild Pokémon and human populations.
Pokedex Entries
It touches others with the feelers on its ears, using the sound of their heartbeats to tell how they are feeling.
Using the feelers on its ears, it can tell how someone is feeling or when an egg might hatch.
Its auditory sense is astounding. It has a radarlike ability to understand its surroundings through slight sounds.
Using the feelers on its ears, it can tell how someone is feeling or when an egg might hatch.
It touches others with the feelers on its ears, using the sound of their heartbeats to tell how they are feeling.
Using the feelers on its ears, it can tell how someone is feeling or when an egg might hatch.
It touches others with the feelers on its ears, using the sound of their heartbeats to tell how they are feeling.
Audino’s sense of hearing is superb. Not even a pebble rolling along over a mile away will escape Audino’s ears.
This Pokémon has a kind heart. By touching with its feelers, Audino can gauge other creatures’ feelings and physical conditions.
Audino Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Audino's name derives from the English word 'audio,' referencing its extraordinary auditory abilities and ear-based sensory systems, combined with the diminutive suffix 'ino' that creates an approachable, friendly connotation. The Japanese name Tabunne (タブンネ) employs a different linguistic approach, potentially combining elements suggesting consultation or examination with the 'ne' suffix common in Pokémon naming conventions. The design itself appears inspired by real-world animals with prominent ear structures, particularly rabbits and certain primates known for their acute hearing, though Audino's overall aesthetic leans more toward a fantastical, idealized depiction of a medical or therapeutic companion animal. The pink and cream coloration evokes feelings of gentleness, cleanliness, and clinical professionalism, making Audino visually appropriate for its role in healthcare settings. The specific design choice of floppy ears with curled extensions likely references stethoscopes, directly connecting Audino's appearance to its function as a diagnostic and therapeutic Pokémon. Additionally, the jacket-like patterning on its chest suggests professional attire, further reinforcing Audino's identity as a dependable medical assistant rather than a combative creature.
Learnable Moves
Audino can learn 107 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| bestow | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| simple beam | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Audino Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Audino occupies a niche primarily as a support-oriented team member rather than a standalone sweeper or special wall. With a base Attack stat of just 60 and Special Attack of 60, Audino lacks the offensive prowess to serve as a primary damage dealer, instead functioning optimally as a defensive pivot and status manager. The Healer ability is particularly valuable in double and triple battles, providing a 30% chance each turn to cure adjacent allies of major status conditions like paralysis, burn, poison, freeze, and sleep, making it an excellent partner for Pokémon that struggle against status-inducing opponents. The Regenerator hidden ability offers an alternative approach, restoring one-third of Audino's maximum HP upon switching out, enabling it to function as a durable wall capable of absorbing hits repeatedly. Mega Audino significantly elevates competitive viability through its improved defenses and type change to Normal/Fairy, gaining resistance to Dark-type moves while maintaining its supportive movepool. Competitively viable movesets typically feature support moves such as Healing Wish, Trick Room, and Reflect, allowing Audino to manipulate battle conditions in favor of its team. While not a centerpiece of high-level competitive play, Audino maintains consistent utility in formats valuing team synergy and defensive stability over individual Pokémon power.
Commonly Asked Questions About Audino
What type is Audino?
Audino is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Audino evolve from?
Audino does not evolve.
What are Audino's weaknesses?
Audino is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Audino?
Audino can be found in village bridge (unova), pinwheel forest (unova) and unova route 10 (unova) and 30 other locations.
Audino Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Audino has established itself as a memorable and beloved Pokémon within the franchise through its prominent association with Pokémon Centers and healing professionals throughout the animated series and games. The character of Nurse Joy's Audino became particularly iconic, representing the compassionate and capable nature of healthcare workers within the Pokémon universe and demonstrating how this Pokémon species contributes meaningfully to human-Pokémon cooperation in professional settings. Audino's design and abilities have resonated with trainers who appreciate support-focused team members and value the collaborative aspects of Pokémon battling over pure offensive dominance. The introduction of Mega Audino in later generations reinvigorated interest in the species among competitive players and collection-focused fans, demonstrating that Game Freak remained committed to developing characters that had previously occupied less competitive niches. Beyond battles, Audino's gentle, nurturing demeanor and intuitive understanding of others' well-being have made it a fan-favorite for role-playing scenarios and character-driven narratives within the community. Its appearance in various media formats, including the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire animated trailer and POKÉTOON animations, further solidified its place in contemporary Pokémon culture as a character deserving recognition beyond its numerical statistics.
Where to Find Audino in Every Pokémon Game
Audino was first introduced in Generation V games Pokémon Black and White, where it appears as Pokédex #0037 and can be encountered in the wild, making it relatively accessible to players progressing through Unova. The Pokémon remains available in Black 2 and White 2 with Pokédex number #0036, maintaining its status as a readily encountered species throughout the Johto region segment of those games. In Pokémon X and Y, Audino appears as Pokédex #0123 within the Central Kalos region, continuing its tradition of availability in newer generations. The species also features in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with Pokédex number #0095, suggesting its continued presence in the modern Pokédex. More recently, Audino appears in Pokémon Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra DLC as Pokédex #0021, allowing contemporary players easy access to the species. Additionally, Audino has appeared in Pokémon GO, further expanding its accessibility to mobile game players worldwide. The exceptionally high catch rate of 255 ensures that trainers encounter minimal difficulty securing Audino for their teams once they locate one, with standard Poké Balls boasting a 33.3% catch rate at full health, making it one of the easiest Pokémon to capture in any game where it appears.