A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. It was used to {{pkmn|battle}} against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Registeel}}.
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to {{pkmn|battle}} against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Registeel}}. Although he used powerful attacks against it, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to stand on their hind legs. The spines growing down their back have become extremely large, as well. They have large tails, and are muscled all over.
Gender differences
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see Nidoqueen.
Special abilities
Nidoking have strong physical attacks with their strong tails, large horn and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They also have excellent potential when owned by a Trainer. They can also cause large tremors by slamming the ground.
Behavior
Nidoking are angered easily, and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash and crush the bones of their prey. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason.
Nidoking tend to live in grasslands, rough terrain and forests. Despite their ability to live in various habitats, Nidoking are rare Pokémon, especially in the wild.
A Nidoking appeared in A Pyramiding Rage! under the ownership of Paul. He was used to battle against Brandon's Registeel. Although he used powerful attacks against it, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.
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.
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.
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.
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The Glitch Pokémon LM4 will evolve into a Nidoking at level 18; first it evolves into Clefairy, and then the Clefairy immediately evolves into Nidoking.
Nidoking and its female counterpart Nidoqueen share the same species name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as Drill Pokémon.
Although many of its Pokédex entries refer to it constricting its foes using its tail, it cannot use the move Constrict.
Origin
Nidoking is based on the concept of a rabbit that has evolved dinosaur-like characteristics and stature. It's also based on a kaiju, Baragon.
Name origin
Nidoking's name may be based on the word needle. It 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. The second part of its name is simply king, referring to its male gender.
Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 尼多王 (Ni Duo Wang) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王 (king).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Nidoking images on Bulbagarden Archives.
