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Nidoking

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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング, Hepburn: Nidokingu) (NEE-doe-king[1]) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that is the male counterpart to Nidoqueen.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Nidoking is a large purple Pokémon with a very large horn and large ears. He has a large bulky tail and he has one-toed feet and three-fingered hands.

Behavior[]

Nidoking attacks his foes by sweeping his large and bulky tail, his horn also contains venom. In Nidoran families, Nidoking assume the roles of protectors and hunters, patrolling in search of food to bring back to their burrows for their mates and offspring. An enraged Nidoking is particularly dangerous, as it will go on a rampage that can only be stopped either by defeating the Pokémon—a difficult task that only a few Pokémon can accomplish—or by being calmed down by its partner Nidoqueen. Threatening their families is one of the most common triggers for such attacks. Luckily, their rarity in the wild in combination with their tendency to stay away from human settlements makes berserk Nidoking a very rare, albeit still very dangerous, problem in most metropolitan areas.

Natural abilities[]

Nidoking has the Poison Point and Rivalry abilities. His horn is full of poison, capable of shattering diamonds and his tail can sweep telephone poles as if they were matchsticks.

Evolution[]

Nidoking is the evolved form of Nidorino by use of a Moon Stone. Nidoking is the final evolution of Nidoran♂.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Nidorino None
Yellow Evolve Nidorino None
Gold and Silver Evolve Nidorino None
Crystal Evolve Nidorino None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Nidorino None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Nidorino None
Platinum Evolve Nidorino None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Nidorino None
Black and White Evolve Nidorino (White only) None
X and Y Evolve Nidorino None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Transfer None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Route 23 Common
Sword and Shield Trade None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 2, Forever Level 51, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Nidorino
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Shimmer Desert (1-9F)
Pokémon Rumble Eternal Tower


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.

  • Yellow

    Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • Pearl

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • Platinum

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • 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.

  • Black

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • White

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • Black 2

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • White 2

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

    Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.

  • Sword

    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.

  • Shield

    Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

  • Shining Pearl

    One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
81
Attack
102
Defense
77
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
75
Speed
85
Total
505

Stats
HP
81
Attack
92
Defense
77
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
75
Speed
85
Total
495

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Physical
— Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
23 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
23 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
23 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
— Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical Cool 3 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical Cool 2 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status Cool 0 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Smart 2 ♥
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Physical Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
22 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
43 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Bug Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Tackle 35 100% 35 Normal
— Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Normal
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting
23 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Tackle 35 100% 35 Normal
— Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Normal
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting
23 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Poison Special
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM60 Quash — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM67 Smart Strike 70 —% 10 Steel Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Dragon Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Fire Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Fire Special Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM60 Quash — 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Dragon Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 100 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Poison Special
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Fire Special
TM60 Quash — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Dragon Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Smart 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cute 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 2 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Ground Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 15 Fighting Special Cool 2 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Dragon Special Smart 2 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 75 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Ice Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM76 Stealth Rock — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 85% 10 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 15 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM26 Earthquake100 100 10% Ground Normal
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM33 Ice Punch 75 100% 15 Ice
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Normal
TM41 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Electric
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Normal
TM48 Fire Punch 75 100% 15 Fire
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Bug
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Horn Drill — 30% 5 Normal
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Fighting
TM18 Counter — 100% 20 Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss — 100% 20 Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground
TM27 Fissure — —% 10 Ground
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM48 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Egg Moves[]

To see the Egg Moves that Nidoking can learn, refer to Nidoran♂.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Dragon Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Drill Run ORAS 80 95% 10 Ground Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Fire Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Fire Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Dragon Physical Cool 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Super Fang ORAS — 90% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Dragon Special
Drill Run  80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Fire Physical
Helping Hand  — —% 20 Normal Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Outrage  120 100% 10 Dragon Physical
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock  — —% 20 Rock Status
Super Fang  — 90% 10 Normal Physical
Superpower  120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Uproar  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical Cute 3 ♥
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Fire Physical Beauty 2 ♥
Fury Cutter  10 95% 30 Bug Physical Cool 2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand  — —% 20 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beauty 2 ♥
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Outrage  120 100% 15 Dragon Physical Cool 2 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
Super Fang HGSS — 90% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Superpower  120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 2 ♥
Uproar  50 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam  85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Dynamic Punch E 100 50% 5 Fighting Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Fire Punch E 75 100% 15 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Bug Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Ice Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic  — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Seismic Toss  — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute  — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch E 75 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Fire
Ice Beam C 95 100% 15 Ice
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Nidoking is the first Pokémon to have "King" in its name.

Origin[]

Nidoking bears a close resemblance to Baragon, a kaiju from the Godzilla series. Despite this, its jaw bears a striking resemblance to Neronga, a similar-looking kaiju from the Ultraman series.

Etymology[]

Nidoking comes from the words needle and king. It could also come from cnidocyte, a cell that reacts to venom.

Gallery[]

See also[]


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