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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidoking) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon.
He evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. He is the final form of Nidoran♂.
Biology
Physiology
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to stand on their hind legs. Unlike its pre-evolutions, Nidoking is purple instead of fuchsia, it does not possess spots, and it now has distinct reptilian features alongside its mammalian ears. Nidoking’s most prominent feature is its large, pointed, venomous horn which it uses extensively for battling purposes. Nidoking’s ears have small pointed extensions on the tips, and the insides of its round ears are green-colored. Nidoking have five teeth on each side of their lower jaw, the fifth protruding out of the jaw and thus visible when its mouth is closed. Nidoking’s eyes are shaped like scalene triangles, and there is fur growing off the bottom of its jaw. The spines growing down Nidoking’s back are extremely large, as is its tail, which is decorated with several thin stripes. Its chest and abdomen, gray in coloration, seem to be quite muscular. Nidoking has white-colored ridges on its three-clawed arms and a single, large, hoof-like toe.
Gender differences
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see Nidoqueen.
Special abilities
Nidoking provides strong physical attacks and support with their tails, large horn, and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They posses incredible versatility in both their physical power, and their special power, being able to learn a large smattering of moves in both spectrums like Earthquake and Outrage, as well as Sludge Bomb, and even Surf. Due to its vast capabilities, Nidoking can play many roles on a Trainer's team.
Behavior
Nidoking are angered easily, and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash and crush 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. It is most likely to be found within the same range that Nidoran♂ and Nidorino are found.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Nidoking uses its powerful tail to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.
In the anime
Major appearances
Gary Oak has a Nidoking that first appeared in The Battle of the Badge. He called on it to battle Giovanni's Golem during their Gym battle. Nidoking was shown to have tremendous power as he managed to Tackle Golem head on, launching it across the battlefield, and defeating it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used Mewtwo to battle, Nidoking was no match, and was defeated handily. Gary's Nidoking was briefly seen again in The Fourth Round Rumble battling Melissa's Golem, but much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily.
A Nidoking appeared under the ownership of Oscar in The Bicker the Better. His girlfriend Andi had a Nidoqueen. They had a Double Battle with Ash and May, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.
A Nidoking appeared in A Pyramiding Rage! under the ownership of Paul. He was used to battle against Brandon's Registeel. Although shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.
Minor appearances
Nidoking first appeared in A Chansey Operation as a sick Pokémon.
Jessie and James were attacked by a pink Nidoking in In the Pink.
A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the Golden Island, appeared in Meowth Rules!.
Nidoking also appeared in The Power of One.
A Nidoking was seen in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
A Nidoking was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.
A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in Ring Masters.
Multiple Nidoking also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then Hoothoot as seen in his flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl.
In As Cold as Pryce, a Nidoking appeared in Pryce's flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his Piloswine.
A Nidoking under the ownership of an unknown Trainer battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference in A Claim to Flame!.
A Nidoking appeared in the episode Showdown at the Oak Corral, trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time).
Multiple Nidoking appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.
A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two.
A Nidoking also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! with a Nidoqueen.
A Nidoking appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Red caught several rampaging Nidoking in the Safari Zone in Pokémon Adventures. Giovanni also has a Nidoking, which he used to destroy his former Gym with a powerful Earthquake. It was later seen again in the Sevii Islands, where its Rock Tomb felled a biker that Deoxys had attacked.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
In Pokémon Zensho, Giovanni losing his Nidoking when he was young was what caused him to become bitter and turn to crime.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Giovanni's Nidoking was used in the Gym battle against Red.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoking (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in Igglybuff the Prodigy. He was in pursuit of the criminal Armaldo.
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Pinball | Evolve Nidorino |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 2 Forever Level 51 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Evolve Nidorino |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) |
Pokémon Rumble | Eternal Tower Normal Mode A & S |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Cave: Shimmering Lake |
Held items
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
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Red* | Blue* | Bitter Berry (100%) | |
Yellow* |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 81
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141 - 188 | 272 - 366 | |
92
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87 - 158 | 170 - 311 | |
77
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73 - 141 | 143 - 278 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
Total: 495
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Beat Up | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 | |||||
Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Disable | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 | |||||
Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | |||||
Poison Tail | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 | |||||
Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 | |||||
Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Drill Run | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Super Fang | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | ThunderPunch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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By a prior evolution
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Stage | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 | |||||
Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 | |||||
Horn Attack | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Helping HandBW | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Flatter | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Horn Drill | Normal | Physical | — | —% | 5 | |||||
‡ | Super FangBW | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Evolution
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Level 16 → |
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Moon Stone → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Nidoking and his female counterpart Nidoqueen share the same species name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as Drill Pokémon. Coincidentally, all four are also partly Ground types.
- Although his female counterpart Nidoqueen cannot be bred, Nidoking can.
- Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the only Pokémon with a Poison/Ground type combination.
- Nidoking is a popular choice with anime rivals as both of Ash's main rivals (Gary and Paul) have one as well as Jimmy's main rival.
Origin
Nidoking shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines.
Name origin
Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). Nido may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.
In other languages
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