Nidoking (Pokémon)

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Nidoking Drill Pokémon ニドキング Nidoking #034 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Poison Point or Rivalry Cacophony Cacophony Sheer Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Nidoking 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 136.7 lbs. 62.0 kg Nidoking 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 195 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 227 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Nidoking 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 was 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 create distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Nidoking is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in savannas and plains.

In the anime

In the 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 JN032.

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 create 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.

In 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

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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!!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

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

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

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

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #034 Red(ENG) 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 snap the victim's spine 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 Shield Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond crushing horns.

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 Unobtainable

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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

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 - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 011 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 011 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10 011 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 011 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 Evo.Evo. Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 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 - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM54 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR54 TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}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 - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 Poison Tail Poison Physical 50 100% 25 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 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 - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP 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 - IX

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 56 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★ Brute Force Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.			Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #053 Power of 5 Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 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

Unevolved Nidoran♂  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Nidorino  Poison

Moon Stone →

Second Evolution Nidoking  Poison  Ground

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nidoking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Nidoking and its female counterpart Nidoqueen share their category name 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 Japanese ニドキング Nidoking Possibly from "needle", plus "king" French Nidoking Same as Japanese name Spanish Nidoking Same as Japanese name German Nidoking Same as Japanese name Italian Nidoking Same as Japanese name Korean 니드킹 Nidoking Transliteration of Japanese name 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 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

More languages Lithuanian Nidokingas From English name Russian Нидокинг Nidoking Transcription of Japanese name Thai นิโดคิง Nidoking Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

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