Nidoking

#034

Poison Ground

Nidoking is a Poison/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Nidoking Pokédex Data

Species

Drill Pokémon

Height

1.4 m (4′07″)

Weight

62 kg (136.7 lbs)

Catch rate

45 (5.9%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

227

EV yield

3 Atk

Growth rate

Medium Slow

Egg cycles

20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 100% / ♀ 0%

Egg groups

FieldMonster

Nidoking Abilities

Poison Point Rivalry Sheer Force (hidden)

Nidoking Base Stats

81272–366

Attack

102188–333

Defense

77143–278

Sp. Atk

85157–295

Sp. Def

75139–273

Speed

85157–295

Total505

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Nidoking Type Matchups

water ×2 ice ×2 ground ×2 psychic ×2 fighting ×0.5 bug ×0.5 rock ×0.5 fairy ×0.5 poison ×0.25 electric ×0

Nidoking Evolution Chain

Level 16

use Moon Stone

Nidoking Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Horn Attack	Normal	1	physical	65%	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	1	physical	15%	100
1	Tackle	Normal	1	physical	35%	95
1	Thrash	Normal	1	physical	90%	100
8	Horn Attack	Normal	8	physical	65%	100
14	Poison Sting	Poison	14	physical	15%	100
23	Thrash	Normal	23	physical	90%	100
-	Double Kick	Fighting	30	physical	30%	100
-	Focus Energy	Normal	-	status	-	30
-	Fury Attack	Normal	15	physical	15%	85
-	Horn Drill	Normal	-	physical	30%	30
-	Leer	Normal	-	status	100%	100

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
03	Surf	Water	3	special	95%	100
04	Strength	Normal	4	physical	80%	100
01	Mega Punch	Normal	1	physical	80%	85
05	Mega Kick	Normal	5	physical	120%	75
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
07	Horn Drill	Normal	7	physical	30%	30
08	Body Slam	Normal	8	physical	85%	100
09	Take Down	Normal	9	physical	90%	85
10	Double-Edge	Normal	10	physical	100%	100
11	BubbleBeam	Water	11	special	65%	100
12	Water Gun	Water	12	special	40%	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	13	special	95%	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	14	special	120%	90
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	15	physical	150%	90
16	Pay Day	Normal	16	physical	40%	100
17	Submission	Fighting	17	physical	80%	80
18	Counter	Fighting	18	physical	100%	100
19	Seismic Toss	Fighting	19	physical	100%	100
20	Rage	Normal	20	physical	20%	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	24	special	95%	100
25	Thunder	Electric	25	special	120%	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	26	physical	100%	100
27	Fissure	Ground	27	physical	30%	30
31	Mimic	Normal	31	status	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
33	Reflect	Psychic	33	status	-	20
34	Bide	Normal	34	physical	-	10
38	Fire Blast	Fire	38	special	120%	85
40	Skull Bash	Normal	40	physical	100%	100
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
48	Rock Slide	Rock	48	physical	75%	90
50	Substitute	Normal	50	status	-	10

Nidoking Pokédex Entries

Red, Blue: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: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.
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.
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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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, Alpha 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.
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee:Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
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.
Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.