Nidoking pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

nido: Japanese for two (referring to its counterpart)
king: royalty (male)

Pokedex data

National №	034
Type	Poison Ground
Species	Drill Pokémon
Height	4′7″ (1.40m)
Weight	136.7 lbs (62.0 kg)
Abilities	Poison Point Rivalry Sheer Force (Dream World)
Local №	034 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 100 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Nidokingu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field and Monster
Gender	100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	195
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
		2	0		2	½	¼	2		2	½	½

Nidoking stats

The base stats for Nidoking are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	81	272 - 366
Attack	92	170 - 311
Defense	77	143 - 278
Sp. Atk	85	157 - 295
Sp. Def	75	139 - 273
Speed	85	157 - 295
Total	495

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Yellow	Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Gold HeartGold	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.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
SoulSilver	Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.

Evolution chart

#032
Nidoran♂
Poison →
(Level 16)

#033
Nidorino
Poison →
(use Moon Stone)

#034
Nidoking
Poison · Ground

Nidoking learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100
35	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
43	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
58	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85

Nidoking learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
43	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
58	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Nidoking can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-
Flatter	Dark	Status	-	100
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	-	30

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nidoking egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100

Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nidoking egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85

Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Nidoking egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100
Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Nidoking can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	-	90
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Nidoking can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
60	Quash	Dark	Status	-	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	60	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
72	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Nidoking sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Nidoking

We don't have any location data for Nidoking yet.

Pokeathlon stats

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

Nidoking

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Nidoking stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Nidoking sprites

Where to find Nidoking

Pokeathlon stats

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