Nidoking
The Poison/Ground type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
Pokédex #34• Available in 8 game versions
Poison
Ground
Pokemon Details
Species: Drill Pokémon
Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 62 kg
Abilities:
Training
EV Yield: 3 Attack
Catch Rate: 45
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 227
Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min:
- Max:
Gender:
- Male: %
- Female: %
Available Game Versions
Click a game to view specific dataStats
102
77
81
85
75
85
Total
505
Type Guide
Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.
Great against
Fire×2
Electric×2
Fairy×2
Watch out for
Water×2
Ice×2
Ground×2
Psychic×2
Not very effective on
Ground×0.5
Bug×0.5
Ghost×0.5
×0
Steel×0
Takes reduced damage from
Fighting×0.5
Poison×0.25
Rock×0.5
Fairy×0.5
Electric×0
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Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Your damage:×1Even
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Nidoking appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 1 | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95 |
| Focus Energy | 1 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Peck | 1 | Physical | 35 | 100 | |
| Flatter | 1 | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| Fury Attack | 1 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 |
| Helping Hand | 1 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Leer | 1 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Poison Jab | 1 | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Toxic | 1 | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| Toxic Spikes | 1 | Poison | Status | - | - |
| Horn Attack | 8 | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 |
| Double Kick | 12 | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| Poison Sting | 14 | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| Thrash | 23 | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 |
| Chip Away | 23 | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Megahorn | 43 | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 |
| Earth Power | 43 | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Blue | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino - Evolution |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| Red | It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 render the victim helpless quite easily. |
| 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. |
| 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. |