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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 the Nidoran♀ line, serving as Nidoqueen's male counterpart. Starting in Generation V, it can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when bred with Ditto.
Biology
Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple mammalian 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 has 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. Nidoking's horn is powerful enough to crush diamonds. Nidoking is known to be very proud of its own strength. When Nidoking goes on a rampage, it becomes impossible to control. Only a Nidoqueen that it has lived with for a long time can calm it down from its rampages. As shown in the manga, Nidoking has strong acid within its claws. Being the result of evolution via an Evolution stone, Nidoking is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in savannas and plains.
Evolution
Nidoking evolves from Nidorino and is the final form of Nidoran♂.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In The Battle of the Badge, Gary used a Nidoking during his Gym battle with Giovanni. He easily defeated Giovanni's Golem before getting overwhelmed by Mewtwo. This battle was shown again from Mewtwo's perspective in Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution. In The Fourth Round Rumble, Nidoking battled Melissa's Golem at the Indigo Plateau Conference and lost.
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 Time After Time!.
Minor appearances
Nidoking debuted in A Chansey Operation, where one was amongst the Pokémon injured in a car crash.
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.
A Nidoking appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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Nidoking
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Nidoking
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Nidoking was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
POKÉTOON
A Nidoking appeared in Blossom's Dream.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Gary owns a Nidoking, which appeared in One Half Of A Poké Ball.
Pokémon Adventures
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.
A Nidoking appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
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!!.
Pokémon Zensho
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
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Pokédex entries
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
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Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
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Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
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It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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| Silver
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Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
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| Crystal
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It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
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It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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| Ruby
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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.
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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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| FireRed
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It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
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| LeafGreen
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It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
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Johto
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One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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| Pearl
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It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
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One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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Coastal #109
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Hoenn
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It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
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One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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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.
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Crown Tundra #070
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Hisui
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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.
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Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
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One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Generations I-V
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81
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141 - 188
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272 - 366
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92
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87 - 158
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170 - 311
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 495
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VI onward
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81
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141 - 188
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272 - 366
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102
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96 - 169
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188 - 333
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 505
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Nidoking is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Nidoking was created with a Kaiju monster motif and strongly resembles the Kaiju Baragon.[1] Physically, it appears to share traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits, and porcupines.
Name origin
Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king. It may also involve 二度 nido (twice). It may be derived from nidor, an unpleasant odor.
In other languages
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ニドキング Nidoking
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From needle, king, and possibly 二度 nido
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Nidoking
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Nidoking
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Nidoking
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Nidoking
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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니드킹 Nidoking
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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尼多王 Níduōwáng
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From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 王 wáng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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尼多王 Nèihdōwòhng
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From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 王 wòhng
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 Hindi
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नीडोकिंग Nidoking
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Lithuanian
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Nidokingas
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From the English name
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Нидокинг Nidoking
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Transcription of Japanese name
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นิโดคิง Nidokhing
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
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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.
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Bitter Berry (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Nidoking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
