Nidoking

The Poison/Ground type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

National #34• Available in 8 game versions

Nidoking - Poison/Ground type Pokemon from all Pokémon games with stats, moves, and evolution data
PoisonGround

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:

    • Field
    • Monster

    Egg Cycles (Steps):

    • Min: 4884
    • Max: 5140

    Gender:

    • Male: 100%
    • Female: 0%

    Available Game Versions

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    Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverX & YSword & Shield

    Stats

    102
    77
    81
    85
    75
    85
    Total
    505

    Type Guide

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    This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.

    2×/4×Super effective
    ½×/¼×Not very effective
    0×No effect
    —Normal damage
    Pokémon type effectiveness chart: damage multiplier for each attacking type (rows) against each defending type (columns)
    Atk ⬇ / Def ➡NormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
    Normal————————————½×0×——½×—
    Fire—½×½×—2×2×—————2×½×—½×—2×—
    Water—2×½×—½×———2×———2×—½×———
    Electric——2×½×½×———0×2×————½×———
    Grass—½×2×—½×——½×2×½×—½×2×—½×—½×—
    Ice—½×½×—2×½×——2×2×————2×—½×—
    Fighting2×————2×—½×—½×½×½×2×0×—2×2×½×
    Poison————2×——½×½×———½×½×——0×2×
    Ground—2×—2×½×——2×—0×—½×2×———2×—
    Flying———½×2×—2×————2×½×———½×—
    Psychic——————2×2×——½×————0×½×—
    Bug—½×——2×—½×½×—½×2×——½×—2×½×½×
    Rock—2×———2×½×—½×2×—2×————½×—
    Ghost0×—————————2×——2×—½×——
    Dragon——————————————2×—½×0×
    Dark——————½×———2×——2×—½×—½×
    Steel—½×½×½×—2×——————2×———½×2×
    Fairy—½×————2×½×——————2×2×½×—

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    Evolutions

    Nidorino - Poison type Pokemon

    #33

    Nidorino

    Poison

    Use Item

    Moon Stone
    Nidoking - Poison/Ground type Pokemon

    #34

    Nidoking(Current)

    PoisonGround

    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.

    Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
    NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Tackle1NormalPhysical3595
    Focus Energy1NormalStatus--
    Peck1FlyingPhysical35100
    Flatter1DarkStatus-100
    Fury Attack1NormalPhysical1585
    Helping Hand1NormalStatus--
    Leer1NormalStatus-100
    Poison Jab1PoisonPhysical80100
    Toxic1PoisonStatus-90
    Toxic Spikes1PoisonStatus--
    Horn Attack8NormalPhysical65100
    Double Kick12FightingPhysical30100
    Poison Sting14PoisonPhysical15100
    Thrash23NormalPhysical90100
    Chip Away23NormalPhysical70100
    Megahorn43BugPhysical12085
    Earth Power43GroundSpecial90100

    Game Locations

    GameLocation
    BlueEvolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution

    Pokedex Entries

    GameEntry
    RedIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
    BlueIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
    YellowIts steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
    GoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
    SilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim’s spine quite easily.
    CrystalIt uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
    FireredIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
    LeafgreenIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
    HeartgoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
    SoulsilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
    XIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
    YOne swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
    SwordWhen 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.
    ShieldNidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.