Nidoking (Pokémon)
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| Nidoking ニドキング Nidoking | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #034 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #100 |
| Hoenn Dex | #232 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Poison / Ground |
| Species | Drill Pokémon |
| Height | 4′07″ (1.4m) |
| Weight | 136.7 lbs. (62.0kg) |
| Abilities | Poison Point |
| Rivalry | |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Ground | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 195 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 100% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Purple |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidoking) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to stand on their hind legs. The spines growing down their back have become extremely large, as well. They have large tails, and are muscled all over.
Gender differences
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see Nidoqueen.
Special abilities
Nidoking have strong physical attacks, and with their strong tails and ability to poison the foe on contact, have excellent potential when owned by a trainer. They can also cause large tremors by slamming the ground.
Behavior
Nidoking are angered easily and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash and constrict the bones of their prey. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason.
Habitat
Nidoking tend to live in grasslands, rough terrain and forests. Despite their ability to live in various habitats, Nidoking are rare Pokémon, especially in the wild.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Gary Oak has a Nidoking that he may or may not have obtained as a Nidoran♂ or Nidorino.
Jessie and James are attacked by a pink Nidoking in In the Pink.
A Nidoking appeared under the ownership of Oscar in The Bicker the Better. His girlfriend, Andi, had a Nidoqueen.
A Nidoking appears in the Legend of Thunder opening, A New Oath, as Silver's Pokémon.
A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny and Solana in DP072
In the manga
Red caught several rampaging Nidoking in the Safari Zone in Pokémon Special. Giovanni also has a Nidoking.
In Pokémon Zensho, Giovanni losing his Nidoking when he was young was what caused him to become bitter and turn to crime.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoking (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| I | Red | It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond. | |
| Stadium | Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous. | |
| II | 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. | |
| Stadium 2 | It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body. | |
| III | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Nidorino |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Nidorino | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Evolve Nidorino |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Evolve Nidorino | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Nidorino | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Nidorino |
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 2 Forever Level 51 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Nidorino |
Base stats
| HP: | 81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 92 | |
| Defense: | 77 | |
| Special: | 75 | |
| SpAtk: | 85 | |
| SpDef: | 75 | |
| Speed: | 85 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200.
Learnset
Nidoking is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
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| Amnesia | 
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| Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro Snorlax Sentret, Furret Wooper, Quagsire Slowking Swinub, Piloswine Slakoth Slaking Wailmer, Wailord Numel, Camerupt Torkoal Bidoof, Bibarel |
| Beat Up | 
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| Sneasel |
| Charm | 
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| Pikachu Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa, Ursaring Skitty |
| Confusion |
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| Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro Espeon Slowking Girafarig |
| Counter |
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| Slakoth Slaking |
| Disable |
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| Psyduck, Golduck Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Lickitung Lickilicky |
| Focus Energy |
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| Rattata, Raticate Nidoran♂,Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Torchic,Combusken, Blaziken Numel, Camerupt |
| Pursuit |
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| Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Absol Cranidos, Rampardos Buizel, Floatzel |
| Sucker Punch |
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| Rattata, Raticate Diglett, Dugtrio Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena Mawile Spinda Kecleon Absol Glameow, Purugly |
| Supersonic |
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| Whismur, Loudred, Exploud |
| Take Down |
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| Growlithe Ponyta, Rapidash Seel, Dewgong Rhyhorn, Rhydon Tauros |