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. This is a male only species; the female counterpart is Nidoqueen.

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. Nidoking lives in grasslands.

In the anime

Nidoking in the anime

Major appearances

A Nidoking appeared in The Battle of the Badge, under the ownership of Gary. He called on him to battle Giovanni's Golem during their Gym battle. Nidoking was shown to have tremendous power as he managed to Tackle Golem head on, launching it across the battlefield, and defeating it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used Mewtwo to battle, Nidoking was no match, and was defeated handily. Nidoking was briefly seen again in The Fourth Round Rumble, battling Melissa's Golem. Much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily.

A pink Nidoking appeared in In the Pink as 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.

A Nidoking appeared in Showdown at the Oak Corral, where he was trying to mate with Cassidy, who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time.

A Nidoking appeared in The Bicker the Better, under the ownership of Oscar. 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.

A Nidoking appeared in A Pyramiding Rage!, under the ownership of Paul. He was used to battle against Brandon's Registeel. Although he was shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.

Two Nidoking appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they 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.

A Nidoking appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island! as 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.

Minor appearances

Nidoking debuted in A Chansey Operation as a sick Pokémon.

A Nidoking appeared in Meowth Rules!, under the ownership of the Golden Island villagers.

A Nidoking appeared in The Power of One.

A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

A Nidoking appeared in Wired for Battle! as one of the Pokémon seen in Muramasa's dojo.

A Nidoking appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

Multiple Nidoking appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl as one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.

A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in a flashback in As Cold as Pryce. Pryce remembered it as one of the Pokémon that fought against his Piloswine.

A Nidoking appeared in A Claim to Flame!, under the ownership of a female Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where he was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference. It reappeared in a flashback in Shocks and Bonds.

Multiple Nidoking appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.

A Nidoking appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as a resident of Camomile Island.

A Coordinator's Nidoking appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

A Nidoking appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), under the ownership of J's client's henchmen. It was used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.

A Nidoking appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! with a Nidoqueen. They were among the Pokémon Ash encountered 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 during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

A Nidoking appeared in Loading the Dex! as a silhouette that Rotom brought up.

A Nidoking appeared in I Choose You!, where he was among the Pokémon that were 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 the manga

Nidoking in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Two Nidoking appeared in Long Live the Nidoking!, where they 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 Zensho manga

In Pokémon Zensho, Giovanni became bitter and turned to crime after losing his Nidoking when he was young.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giovanni's Nidoking was used in the Gym battle against Red.

In the TCG

Main article: Nidoking (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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

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 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 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 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 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 Kanto #034 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

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

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)

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

Generation 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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 011 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 5555 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/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM02 TM02 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM07 TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM08 TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM09 TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM12 TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM19 TM19 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM26 TM26 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM31 TM31 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM34 TM34 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM35 TM35 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM36 TM36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM39 TM39 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM41 TM41 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM47 TM47 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM49 TM49 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM51 TM51 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM52 TM52 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM55 TM55 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM56 TM56 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM57 TM57 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM58 TM58 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TM60 TM60 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 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 a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Horn Drill Normal Physical — —% 5

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

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 2323 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3535 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 4343 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 5858 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/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM09 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM60 TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM67 TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 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 Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nidoking in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nidoking can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nidoking cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25 Helping HandSM Normal Status — —% 20 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Horn Drill Normal Physical — —% 5

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 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: 162 Base Attack: 204 Base Defense: 154 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Fury Cutter*, Iron Tail* Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Megahorn

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 both of Ash's main rivals (Gary and Paul) have one as well as Jimmy's main rival.

Origin

Nidoking shares 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

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