Generation I

nidoking

Drill Pokémon

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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.

1.4 m

Height

62.0 kg

Weight

227

Base XP

Capture Rate

Base Happiness

♂ 100% ♀ 0%

Gender

Base Stats

HP81

Attack102

+3 EV

Defense77

Sp. Atk85

Sp. Def75

Speed85

Total505

Historical Stats

Generation I

Special75

Generation V

Attack92

Abilities

Poison Point

Slot 1Generation III

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

“Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.”

Rivalry

Slot 2Generation IV

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

“The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.”

Sheer Force

Slot 3HiddenGeneration V

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

“Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.”

Evolution Chain

Evolves from Nidorino

nidoran-m

#032

Lv. 16

nidorino

#033

Moon Stone

nidoking

#034

Breeding

Monster Ground

Egg Groups

20 cycles

Hatch Counter

Grassland

Habitat

Medium Slow

Growth Rate

Upright

Shape

Gender Diff.

Moves (134)

Level Up (17)

Lv.	Move	Type	Class	Pwr	Acc	PP
1	Double Kick Hits twice in one turn.	fighting	physical	30	100%	30
1	Fury Attack Hits 2-5 times in one turn.	normal	physical	15	85%	20
1	Tackle Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. Changed in: Black White, Sun Moon	normal	physical	40	100%	35
1	Leer Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. All Opponents	normal	status	—	100%	30
1	Supersonic Confuses the target.	normal	status	—	55%	20
1	Peck Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	flying	physical	35	100%	35
1	Focus Energytr13 Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit. User	normal	status	—	—	30
1	Megahorntr28 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	bug	physical	120	85%	10
1	Flatter Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.	dark	status	—	100%	15
1	Helping HandTM130 Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. Ally	normal	status	—	—	20
1	Toxic SpikesTM91 Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in. Opponents Field	poison	status	—	—	20
1	Earth PowerTM133 Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.	ground	special	90	100%	10
1	Sludge WaveTM214 Has a chance to poison the target. All Other Pokemon	poison	special	95	100%	10
8	Horn Attack Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	normal	physical	65	100%	25
14	Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target. Changed in: Gold Silver	poison	physical	15	100%	35
23	Thrash Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. Random Opponent Changed in: Black White	normal	physical	120	100%	10
23	Chip Away Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.	normal	physical	70	100%	20

TM / HM (109)

Mega Punch Pay Day Fire Punch Ice Punch Thunder Punch Cut Mega Kick Headbutt Horn Drill Body Slam Take Down Double Edge Roar Flamethrower Water Gun Surf Ice Beam Blizzard Bubble Beam Hyper Beam Submission Counter Seismic Toss Strength Thunderbolt Thunder Earthquake Fissure Dig Toxic Rage Mimic Double Team Reflect Bide Fire Blast Skull Bash Amnesia Rest Rock Slide Substitute Thief Snore Curse Protect Sludge Bomb Icy Wind Detect Outrage Sandstorm Endure Swagger Attract Sleep Talk Return Frustration Iron Tail Hidden Power Rain Dance Sunny Day Shadow Ball Rock Smash Whirlpool Beat Up Uproar Torment Facade Focus Punch Taunt Superpower Brick Break Secret Power Rock Tomb Sand Tomb Mud Shot Rock Blast Shock Wave Water Pulse Natural Gift Fling Poison Jab Dragon Pulse Focus Blast Giga Impact Avalanche Shadow Claw Rock Climb Stone Edge Captivate Stealth Rock Hone Claws Venoshock Smack Down Round Echoed Voice Hex Incinerate Quash Bulldoze Dragon Tail Drill Run Confide Venom Drench Power Up Punch High Horsepower Throat Chop Smart Strike Stomping Tantrum Body Press

Tutor (8)

Defense Curl Super Fang Mud Slap Fury Cutter Dynamic Punch Sucker Punch Aqua Tail Scorching Sands

Sprites (13)

Back default

Back shiny

Front default

Front shiny

Other dream world front default

Other home front default

Other home front shiny

Other official Artwork front default

Other official Artwork front shiny

Other showdown back default

Other showdown back shiny

Other showdown front default

Other showdown front shiny

Cries

Latest

Legacy

Encounter Locations

Kanto Route 23 Area

Lets Go PikachuOverworld Lv.41–46100%

Lets Go EeveeOverworld Lv.41–46100%

Game Appearances

Red#7Blue#7Yellow#7Gold#34Silver#34Crystal#34Ruby#34Sapphire#34Emerald#34Firered#34Leafgreen#34Diamond#34Pearl#34Platinum#34Heartgold#34Soulsilver#34Black#34White#34Black 2#34White 2#34

Pokédex Numbers

#34

National

#70

Crown Tundra

#109

Kalos Coastal

#34

Kanto

#34

Letsgo Kanto

#100

Original Johto

#100

Updated Johto

Names in Other Languages

니드킹

Korean

Nidoking

French

Nidoking

German

Nidoking

Spanish

Nidoking

Italian

ニドキング

Japanese

Pal Park

Field

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nidoking

Base Stats

Historical Stats

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Breeding

Moves (134)

Level Up (17)

TM / HM (109)

Tutor (8)

Sprites (13)

Cries

Encounter Locations

Game Appearances

Pokédex Numbers

Names in Other Languages

Pal Park

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