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Nidoking
Class: Rare
Types:
Poison
Ground
Catch Rate: 45
Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow
Base Reward EXP: 682
Reward EV Point: Attack: 3
Nidoking in game: 996 Who?
AVG Level: 76
Gender Ratios:
100% Male / 0% Female
Pokemon Id: 34

Base Stats
HP: 81
Attack: 102
Defense: 77
SpAttack: 85
SpDefense: 75
Speed: 85
Total: 505
Default Ability 1: Venomous
Default Ability 2: Competition
Default Ability 3: Berserk
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: luigicuau10

Where Nidoking can be captured:

RO: 273, Illuminated Ruins RO: 274, Solar Valley RO: 289, Laser Town Display More...

Nidoking's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 50% : 100% : 100% : 0% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100%
: 200% : 200% : 50% : 100% : 25% : 200% : 50% : 100% : 200%

Nidoking's Transformation Line

#32 Nidoran
Poison (Type 1)
Level 36
#33 Nidorino
Poison (Type 1)
Level 50
Use item Marvelous Gem
#34 Nidoking
Poison (Type 1) Ground (Type 2)
Level 60
Use item Mega Gem
#8034 Mega Nidoking
Poison (Type 1) Ground (Type 2)

Nidoking's Other Forms
#2034 Shiny Nidoking
Poison (Type 1) Ground (Type 2)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Nidoking Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95
ID: 294 Hyper Surf HM03 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 601 Strength HM04 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 689 Whirlpool HM05 Category: Special Base Power: 35 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 495 Rock Smash HM06 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

Nidoking's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 107 Counter Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 215 Focus Energy Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 336 Leer Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 420 Peck Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 615 Supersonic Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 284 Horn Attack Level: 8 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 137 Double Kick Level: 12 Category: Physical Base Power: 30 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 433 Poison Sting Level: 14 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 86 Chip Away Level: 23 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 642 Thrash Level: 35 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 158 Earth Power Level: 43 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 366 Megahorn Level: 58 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 85

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Nidoking Can Learn
ID: 489 Roar TM005 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 673 Venoshock TM009 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 632 Taunt TM012 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 300 Ice Beam TM013 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 52 Blizzard TM014 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 292 Hyper Beam TM015 Category: Special Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 560 Smack Down TM023 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt TM024 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 644 Thunder TM025 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70
ID: 159 Earthquake TM026 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 524 Shadow Ball TM030 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 65 Brick Break TM031 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 559 Sludge Wave TM034 Category: Special Base Power: 95 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 203 Flamethrower TM035 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 558 Sludge Bomb TM036 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 510 Sandstorm TM037 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 191 Fire Blast TM038 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 85
ID: 497 Rock Tomb TM039 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 652 Torment TM041 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 160 Echoed Voice TM049 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 214 Focus Blast TM052 Category: Special Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 465 Quash TM060 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 527 Shadow Claw TM065 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 561 Smart Strike TM067 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 239 Giga Impact TM068 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 598 Stone Edge TM071 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
ID: 73 Bulldoze TM078 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 494 Rock Slide TM080 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 150 Dragon Tail TM082 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 431 Poison Jab TM084 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 35 Avalanche TM101 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 548 Skull Bash TM110 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 216 Focus Punch TM113 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 304 Ice Punch TM115 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 308 Icy Wind TM116 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 319 Iron Tail TM117 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 413 Outrage TM118 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 683 Water Pulse TM122 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 492 Rock Climb TM125 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 195 Fire Punch TM133 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 646 Thunder Punch TM140 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 539 Shock Wave TM147 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 56 Body Slam TM153 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 107 Counter TM154 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 157 Dynamic Punch TM155 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 364 Mega Kick TM156 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 75
ID: 365 Mega Punch TM157 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 521 Seismic Toss TM160 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 366 Megahorn TM169 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 85
ID: 610 Sucker Punch TM173 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 614 Superpower TM176 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 228 Fury Cutter TM177 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 95
ID: 283 Hone Claws TM179 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 310 Incinerate TM180 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 626 Tackle TM202 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 22 Aqua Tail TM207 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 147 Dragon Pulse TM208 Category: Special Base Power: 85 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 158 Earth Power TM209 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 589 Stealth Rock TM212 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 264 Head Smash TM219 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
ID: 667 Uproar TM224 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 123 Defense Curl TM225 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 445 Power-Up Punch TM229 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 42 Beat Up TM231 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 276 Helping Hand TM246 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 469 Rage TM251 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 207 Flatter TM261 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 130 Disable TM270 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 434 Poison Tail TM272 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 137 Double Kick TM277 Category: Physical Base Power: 30 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 642 Thrash TM282 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 336 Leer TM286 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 654 Toxic Spikes TM295 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 17 Amnesia TM299 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 215 Focus Energy TM307 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 615 Supersonic TM320 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 155 Drill Run TM328 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 95
ID: 69 Bubble Beam TM336 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 198 Fissure TM337 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1
ID: 613 Super Fang TM368 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 681 Water Gun TM369 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 607 Submission TM425 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 80
ID: 126 Detect TM444 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 86 Chip Away TM446 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 672 Venom Drench TM455 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 285 Horn Drill TM463 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1
ID: 227 Fury Attack TM469 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 284 Horn Attack TM480 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 96 Confusion TM481 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 418 Pay Day TM508 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 643 Throat Chop TM533 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 597 Stomping Tantrum TM553 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
Pokémon: Nidoking - Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow - Class: Rare
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 54 EXP
L 3: 342 EXP
L 4: 576 EXP
L 5: 810 EXP
L 6: 1,074 EXP
L 7: 1,416 EXP
L 8: 1,884 EXP
L 9: 2,514 EXP
L 10: 3,360 EXP
L 11: 4,452 EXP
L 12: 5,838 EXP
L 13: 7,566 EXP
L 14: 9,672 EXP
L 15: 12,210 EXP
L 16: 15,210 EXP
L 17: 18,720 EXP
L 18: 22,788 EXP
L 19: 27,450 EXP
L 20: 32,760 EXP
L 21: 38,748 EXP
L 22: 45,462 EXP
L 23: 52,950 EXP
L 24: 61,248 EXP
L 25: 70,410 EXP
L 26: 80,466 EXP
L 27: 91,464 EXP
L 28: 103,452 EXP
L 29: 116,466 EXP
L 30: 130,560 EXP
L 31: 145,764 EXP
L 32: 162,126 EXP
L 33: 179,694 EXP
L 34: 198,504 EXP
L 35: 218,610 EXP
L 36: 240,042 EXP
L 37: 262,848 EXP
L 38: 287,076 EXP
L 39: 312,762 EXP
L 40: 339,960 EXP
L 41: 368,700 EXP
L 42: 399,030 EXP
L 43: 430,998 EXP
L 44: 464,640 EXP
L 45: 500,010 EXP
L 46: 537,138 EXP
L 47: 576,072 EXP
L 48: 616,860 EXP
L 49: 659,538 EXP
L 50: 704,160 EXP
L 51: 750,756 EXP
L 52: 799,374 EXP
L 53: 850,062 EXP
L 54: 902,856 EXP
L 55: 957,810 EXP
L 56: 1,014,954 EXP
L 57: 1,074,336 EXP
L 58: 1,136,004 EXP
L 59: 1,199,994 EXP
L 60: 1,266,360 EXP
L 61: 1,335,132 EXP
L 62: 1,406,358 EXP
L 63: 1,480,086 EXP
L 64: 1,556,352 EXP
L 65: 1,635,210 EXP
L 66: 1,716,690 EXP
L 67: 1,800,840 EXP
L 68: 1,887,708 EXP
L 69: 1,977,330 EXP
L 70: 2,069,760 EXP
L 71: 2,165,028 EXP
L 72: 2,263,182 EXP
L 73: 2,364,270 EXP
L 74: 2,468,328 EXP
L 75: 2,575,410 EXP
L 76: 2,685,546 EXP
L 77: 2,798,784 EXP
L 78: 2,915,172 EXP
L 79: 3,034,746 EXP
L 80: 3,157,560 EXP
L 81: 3,283,644 EXP
L 82: 3,413,046 EXP
L 83: 3,545,814 EXP
L 84: 3,681,984 EXP
L 85: 3,821,610 EXP
L 86: 3,964,722 EXP
L 87: 4,111,368 EXP
L 88: 4,261,596 EXP
L 89: 4,415,442 EXP
L 90: 4,572,960 EXP
L 91: 4,734,180 EXP
L 92: 4,899,150 EXP
L 93: 5,067,918 EXP
L 94: 5,240,520 EXP
L 95: 5,417,010 EXP
L 96: 5,597,418 EXP
L 97: 5,781,792 EXP
L 98: 5,970,180 EXP
L 99: 6,162,618 EXP
L 100: 6,359,160 EXP
L 101: 6,677,000 EXP
L 102: 7,010,000 EXP
L 103: 7,360,000 EXP
L 104: 7,728,000 EXP
L 105: 8,114,000 EXP
L 106: 8,519,000 EXP
L 107: 8,944,000 EXP
L 108: 9,391,000 EXP
L 109: 9,860,000 EXP
L 110: 10,353,000 EXP
L 111: 10,870,000 EXP
L 112: 11,413,000 EXP
L 113: 11,983,000 EXP
L 114: 12,582,000 EXP
L 115: 13,211,000 EXP
L 116: 13,871,000 EXP
L 117: 14,564,000 EXP
L 118: 15,292,000 EXP
L 119: 16,056,000 EXP
L 120: 16,858,000 EXP


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Nidoking (Pokémon)

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Nidoking
Drill Pokémon		 ニドキング
Nidoking
#034
Nidoking
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Type
Poison Ground
Abilities
Poison Point or Rivalry Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
100% male
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Field
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Weight
136.7 lbs. 62.0 kg
Base experience yield
195
Gen. I-IV		 227
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
0
HP		 3
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Body06.webp
Footprint
F034.webp
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links
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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidoking) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♂.

It is related to Nidoran♀ and, starting in Generation V, can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when bred with Ditto.

Biology

Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. It has narrow eyes, large, spiny ears, fur-like tufts on its cheeks, and a short snout filled with pointed teeth. There is a long, venomous horn on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, and there is a gray, rounded spine on each elbow. Each hand has three claws, while each foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. Nidoking is a male-only species.

It is said that Nidoking's tail is capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Nidoking uses this tail to smash, constrict, or break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can also be swung to compose distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Nidoking's horn is powerful enough to crush diamonds. Nidoking is known to be very proud of its own strength. When Nidoking goes on a rampage, it becomes impossible to control. Only a Nidoqueen can calm it down from its rampages. As shown in the manga, Nidoking has strong acid within its claws. Being the result of evolution via an Evolution stone, Nidoking is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in savannas and plains.

In the anime

Main series

 
Nidoking in the anime

Major appearances

In The Battle of the Badge, Gary Oak used a Nidoking to battle Giovanni's Golem during their Gym battle. Nidoking was revealed to have tremendous power as he managed to Tackle Golem head-on, launch it across the battlefield, and defeat it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used Mewtwo, Nidoking was no match and was defeated easily. This battle was shown again from Mewtwo's perspective in Mewtwo Strikes Back. In The Fourth Round Rumble, Nidoking battled Melissa's Golem but was defeated easily. He reappeared again in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where he played the same role.

In In the Pink, a pink Nidoking was a resident of Pinkan Island. He attacked Jessie and James as they were attempting to capture a pink Nidoran couple. He was eventually subdued by Officer Jenny.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Nidoking tried to mate with Cassidy, who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time.

In The Bicker the Better, Oscar has a Nidoking, while his girlfriend Andi had a Nidoqueen. They had a Double Battle with Ash and May, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.

In A Pyramiding Rage!, Paul used a Nidoking to battle Brandon's Registeel. Although Nidoking was powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and eventually brought down Nidoking.

In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, two Nidoking were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoking again to attack Arceus.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, a Nidoking was a resident of the Deserted Island. He was first seen chasing a trio of Eevee before being intimidated into leaving by Pikachu's Iron Tail. He later attacked Team Rocket but was defeated by them.

In a flashback in Enter Pikachu!, a young Goh and Chloe saw a Nidoking battling a Mew that was copying its moves. He reappeared in flashbacks in Mind-Boggling Dynamax! and Time After Time!.

Minor appearances

In A Chansey Operation, a sick Nidoking was seen.

A Nidoking appeared in Meowth Rules!, under the ownership of the Golden Island villagers.

In The Power of One, a Nidoking sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

In Wired for Battle!, a Nidoking was in Muramasa's dojo.

In Ring Masters, a Nidoking competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

Multiple Nidoking appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl, a Nidoking was defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.

In As Cold as Pryce, Pryce remembered a Trainer's Nidoking as one of the Pokémon that fought his Piloswine.

In A Claim to Flame!, a female Trainer's Nidoking participated in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Nidoking was seen during the Ever Grande Conference.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Nidoking were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, a Nidoking was a resident of Camomile Island.

A Coordinator's Nidoking appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client's henchmen used a Nidoking to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Nidoking in Xatu's Forest.

A Nidoking appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Nidoking appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where he evolved from a Nidoran♂.

A soldier's Nidoking appeared in a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

In I Choose You!, a Nidoking was under the control of Marshadow.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG072 Nidoking Ash's Pokédex Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to compose distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP128 Nidoking Dawn's Pokédex Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Nidoking was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In the manga

 
Nidoking in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Gary owns a Nidoking, which appeared in One Half Of A Poké Ball.

Pokémon Adventures

In Long Live the Nidoking!, two Nidoking were fighting for a Nidoqueen.

Red caught several rampaging Nidoking in the Safari Zone in A Hollow Victreebel.

Giovanni used his Nidoking to destroy his former Gym with a powerful Earthquake in Long Live the Nidoqueen!?. He was later seen again in the Sevii Islands, where his Rock Tomb tripped a biker that Deoxys had attacked.

A Nidoking appeared in a flashback along with a Nidoqueen while the Day-Care Couple was reminiscing about the times they had raising Pokémon in Gligar Glide.

A Nidoking was seen in a Poké Ball at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Cherrygrove City in Off Course with Corsola.

A Nidoking appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Nidoking appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Giovanni has a Nidoking, which was used in his Gym battle against Red in Get The Last Badge!!.

Professor Oak owns a Nidoking, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.

Pokémon Zensho

In Pokémon Zensho, Giovanni became bitter and turned to crime after losing his Nidoking when he was young.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoking (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in Igglybuff the Prodigy. He was in pursuit of the criminal Armaldo.
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Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto
#034
Red It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Blue
Yellow Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Stadium Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
Generation II     Johto
#100
Gold It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Silver Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Crystal It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Stadium 2 It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Generation III   Hoenn
#—		   Kanto
#034
Ruby Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Sapphire
Emerald A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
FireRed It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
LeafGreen It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Generation IV   Sinnoh
#—		   Johto
#100
Diamond One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
SoulSilver Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
Generation V     Unova
#—
Black One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
White
Black 2 One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
Coastal #109		   Hoenn
#—
X It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
Y One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Omega Ruby Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII   Alola
#—		   Kanto
#034
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII     Galar
Crown Tundra #070
Sword When it goes on a rampage, it's impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it's lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
Shield Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Evolve Nidorino
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Nidorino
Yellow
Evolve Nidorino
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Evolve Nidorino
Crystal
Evolve Nidorino
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Nidorino
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Nidorino
Platinum
Evolve Nidorino
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Nidorino
Pal Park
Field
Generation V  
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Nidorino
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Nidorino
Generation VI  
X Y
Evolve Nidorino
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Route 23
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed (Wanderer)
Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)

 

In side games

Generation I  
Pinball
Evolve Nidorino
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Trozei!
Endless Level 2, Forever Level 51, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Nidorino
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
MD Sky
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode A & S)
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Cave: Shimmering Lake
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Fr
Shuffle
Jungle Verde: Stage 141
Rumble World
Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal

 

In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
USUM Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Giovanni's Nidoking All Japan 68 January 20 to March 11, 2018

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Generations I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
81
 
 141 - 188 272 - 366
Attack:
92
 
 87 - 158 170 - 311
Defense:
77
 
 73 - 141 143 - 278
Sp. Atk:
85
 
 81 - 150 157 - 295
Sp. Def:
75
 
 72 - 139 139 - 273
Speed:
85
 
 81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
495
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75.

 

Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
81
 
 141 - 188 272 - 366
Attack:
102
 
 96 - 169 188 - 333
Defense:
77
 
 73 - 141 143 - 278
Sp. Atk:
85
 
 81 - 150 157 - 295
Sp. Def:
75
 
 72 - 139 139 - 273
Speed:
85
 
 81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
505
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★☆
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/17 ★★★

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Flying 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Grass 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Weak to:
Ground 2×
Water 2×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Immune to:
Electric 0×
Resistant to:
Fighting ½×
Poison ¼×
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Fairy ½×
Notes:
  • If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.
  • In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10
1 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20
1 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20
1 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
1 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25
1 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
1 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
1 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15
1 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
1 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30
1 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35
1 Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35
1 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
Evo. Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100% 20
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.webp TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.webp TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.webp TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.webp TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.webp TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.webp TM77 Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.webp TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 70 —% 10
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.webp TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
Bag TR Fire Sprite.webp TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110 85% 5
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.webp TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Bug Sprite.webp TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.webp TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Dark Sprite.webp TR37 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.webp TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.webp TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.webp TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Rock Sprite.webp TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Bag TR Rock Sprite.webp TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 95 100% 10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10
Bag TR Poison Sprite.webp TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20
Bag TR Ground Sprite.webp TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10
Bag TR Dark Sprite.webp TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.webp TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PsyduckGolduckPonytaRapidashSlowpokeSlowpoke
SlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingEspeonWoobat
SwoobatEspurrMeowsticOranguru		 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
ZigzagoonLinooneObstagoonLucarioLycanrocLycanroc
MudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovet
GreedentChewtleDrednaw		 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetalesPsyduckGolduck
SlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowking
LickitungLickilicky		 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
ScraggyScraftyTyrantrumDrednaw Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
RhyhornRhydonRhyperiorExcadrillTyruntTyrantrum Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5
DruddigonSilicobraSandaconda Poison Tail* Poison Physical 50 100% 25
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioSeedotNuzleaf
ShiftryMawileAbsolStunkySkuntankPurrloin
LiepardMeowsticLycanrocLycanrocSobbleDrizzile
InteleonNickitThievul		 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
LickitungLickilickyMudkipMarshtompSwampertWhismur
LoudredExploud		 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurGrowlitheArcaninePonyta
PonytaRapidashRapidashRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
TaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeon
UmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonDunsparceSwinub
PiloswineMamoswineMudkipMarshtompSwampertZigzagoon
ZigzagoonLinooneLinooneObstagoonAronLairon
AggronGibleGabiteGarchompHippopotasHippowdon
LillipupHerdierStoutlandBunnelbyDiggersbyBergmite
AvaluggStuffulBewearPassimianWoolooDubwool		 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
MeowthPerrserkerCuboneMarowakMarowakTauros
PiloswineMamoswineLarvitarPupitarTyranitarSandile
KrokorokKrookodileDarumakaDarumakaDarmanitanDarmanitan
CubchooBearticTyruntTyrantrumLittenTorracat
IncineroarStuffulBewearPassimianMorpeko		 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoking in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nidoking in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Fissure Ground Physical — 30% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Quash Dark Status — 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 50 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
I II III IV V VI VII Torment Dark Status — 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nidoking
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nidoking
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin034.webp
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani034.webp
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm the male among males!
26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP now. Better watch out.
1%-25% HP I can't take much more... I can't muster any strength...
Level up I leveled! The poison in my horn's turning vile!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 034.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush034Body.webp Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 56  
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT034.webp

 Brute Force
Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Poison
None.webp Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#053
Shuffle034.webp

 Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.

 
Pokémon GO
GO034.webp Base Stamina: 191 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 156
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Iron Tail*, Fury Cutter†
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Megahorn, Earth Power*, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

032Nidoran.webp
Unevolved
Nidoran♂
 Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 16
→
033Nidorino.webp
First evolution
Nidorino
 Poison 
Moon Stone
Moon Stone
→
034Nidoking.webp
Second evolution
Nidoking
 Poison  Ground 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
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Gold   Silver   Crystal
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Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
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Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Trivia

  • Nidoking and its female counterpart Nidoqueen share their category with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly Ground types.
  • Although its female counterpart Nidoqueen cannot be bred, Nidoking can.
  • Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the only Pokémon with a Poison/Ground type combination.
  • Nidoking is a popular choice with anime rivals, as two of Ash's main rivals (Gary and Paul) have one, as well as Jimmy's main rival.

Origin

Nidoking appears to share traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, mice, rabbits, and porcupines.

Name origin

Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). Nido may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese ニドキング Nidoking Possibly from "needle", plus "king"
France Flag.webp French Nidoking Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Nidoking Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Nidoking Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.webp Italian Nidoking Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 니드킹 Nidoking Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 尼多王 Nèihdōwòhng A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and 王 wòhng
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 尼多王 Níduōwáng A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and 王 wáng
 
 

 

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