Name origin

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


Nidoking artwork by Ken Sugimori

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 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
100 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Nidokingu

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, 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

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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, 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
Black 2
White 2
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


Moves learnt by level up

Nidoking learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Double KickFightingPhysical30100
1 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
23 Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100
35 ThrashNormalPhysical120100
43 Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
58 MegahornBugPhysical12085

Nidoking learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Double KickFightingPhysical30100
1 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
23 ThrashNormalPhysical120100
43 Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
58 MegahornBugPhysical12085

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.
LeerNormalStatus-100
Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
Horn AttackNormalPhysical65100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
FlatterDarkStatus-100
Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
CaptivateNormalStatus-100
Horn DrillNormalPhysical--

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Head SmashRockPhysical15080
Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Head SmashRockPhysical15080

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100

Moves learnt by HM

Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
59 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Nidoking sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Nidoking normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Nidoking shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Nidoking normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Nidoking shiny sprite

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Where to find Nidoking

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

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Nidoking questions