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'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | '''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}. | ||
It is related to {{p|Nidoran♀}} and can produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] with {{p|Ditto}}. | It is related to {{p|Nidoran♀}} and, starting in [[Generation V]], can produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] with {{p|Ditto}}. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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[[File:Nidoking_BW135.png|250px|thumb|Nidoking in the {{pkmn| anime}}]] | [[File:Nidoking_BW135.png|250px|thumb|Nidoking in the {{pkmn| anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
[[Gary Oak]] has a Nidoking that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. He called on it to battle | [[Gary Oak]] has a Nidoking that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. He called on it to battle {{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem during their Gym battle. Nidoking was shown to have tremendous power as he managed to {{m|Tackle}} Golem head on, launching it across the battlefield, and defeating it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} to battle, Nidoking was no match, and was defeated handily. Gary's Nidoking was briefly seen again in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', battling [[Melissa]]'s Golem. Much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily. | ||
[[Jessie]] and [[James]] were attacked by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''. | [[Jessie]] and [[James]] were attacked by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''. | ||
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A Nidoking appeared in the episode ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time). | A Nidoking appeared in the episode ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time). | ||
A Nidoking appeared | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', under the ownership of [[Oscar and Andi|Oscar]]. His girlfriend Andi had a Nidoqueen. They had a [[Double Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|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 ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Registeel}}. Although shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Registeel}}. Although it was shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking. | ||
Two Nidoking appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' under the ownership of [[Damos]]. | Two Nidoking appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Damos]]. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]] | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
Nidoking | Nidoking debuted in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as a sick Pokémon. | ||
A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the [[Golden Island]], appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''. | A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the [[Golden Island]], appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''. | ||
Nidoking | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
A Nidoking was seen in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. | A Nidoking was seen in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. | ||
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A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''. | A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''. | ||
Multiple Nidoking | Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. | ||
A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then {{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''. | A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then-{{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]''. [[Pryce]] remembered it as one of the Pokémon that fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}. | |||
A Nidoking under the ownership of an unknown Trainer | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', under the ownership of an unknown Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]]. | ||
A Nidoking was among the Pokémon seeing during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''. | |||
Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as part of the feuding armies. | Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as part of the feuding armies. | ||
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A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]] in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two]]''. | A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]] in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two]]''. | ||
A Nidoking | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | |||
A Nidoking appeared in [[Evolution|Cilan's demonstration]] in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', where he evolved from a Nidoran♂. | |||
A Nidoking appeared in | A soldier's Nidoking appeared during a flashback in ''[[SS036|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''. | ||
A | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that [[Rotom Pokédex]] brought up. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in [[ | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}} | {{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexheader| | {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}} | {{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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Another Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | Another Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | ||
In ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', a Nidoking appeared in the [[Pokéathlon]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}. | * {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Footer}} | {{Availability/Footer}} | ||
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{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Ground}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Giovanni's Nidoking|All|Japan|68|January 20 to March 11, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Giovanni's Nidoking}} | |||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
{{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground | {{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground | ||
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type= | |rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no | ||
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|type2=Ground }} | |type2=Ground }} | ||
=====Generation VI===== | =====Generation VI onward===== | ||
{{BaseStats | {{BaseStats | ||
|HP= 81 | |HP= 81 | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | ||
====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | ====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Leer|Normal|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}} | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}} | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Helping Hand|Normal|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||{{sup/7|SM}}}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Flatter|Dark|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Captivate|Normal|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Drill|Normal|Physical| | {{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/prevof/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=034 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=034 | ||
|hatch=N/A | |hatch=N/A | ||
|buddy=3 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina=162 | |stamina=162 | ||
|attack=204 | |attack=204 | ||
|defense=154 | |defense=154 | ||
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}} | |fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Megahorn}} | |special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Megahorn}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/6|ndex=034}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=034}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/Footer|034|Nidoking}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|034|Nidoking}} | ||
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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidoking) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♂.
It is related to Nidoran♀ and, starting in Generation V, can produce Eggs that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when bred with Ditto.
Biology
Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. It has narrow eyes, large, spiny ears, fur-like tufts on its cheeks, and a short snout filled with pointed teeth. There is a long, venomous horn on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, and there is a gray rounded spine on each elbow. Each hand was three claws, while foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. This is a male only species; the female counterpart is Nidoqueen.
It is said that Nidoking's tail is capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Nidoking uses this tail to smash, constrict, or break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can be swung to create distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Nidoking lives in grasslands.
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. Much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily.
Jessie and James were attacked by a pink Nidoking in In the Pink.
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).
A Nidoking appeared in The Bicker the Better, under the ownership of Oscar. 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 it was shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.
Two Nidoking appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos.
A Nidoking appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.
Minor appearances
Nidoking debuted in A Chansey Operation as a sick Pokémon.
A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the Golden Island, appeared in Meowth Rules!.
A Nidoking 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 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.
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in As Cold as Pryce. Pryce remembered it as one of the Pokémon that fought against his Piloswine.
A Nidoking appeared in A Claim to Flame!, under the ownership of an unknown Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
A Nidoking was among the Pokémon seeing during the Ever Grande Conference in Saved by the Beldum.
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 appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! with a Nidoqueen.
A Nidoking appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Nidoking appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where he evolved from a Nidoran♂.
A soldier's Nidoking appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
A Nidoking appeared in Loading the Dex! as a silhouette that Rotom Pokédex brought up.
A Nidoking appeared in I Choose You!.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Red caught several rampaging Nidoking in the Safari Zone in A Hollow Victreebel which two appeared in the previous round Long Live the Nidoking! fighting for a Nidoqueen.
Giovanni used his Nidoking to destroy his former Gym with a powerful Earthquake in Long Live the Nidoqueen!?. He was later seen again in the Sevii Islands, where his Rock Tomb tripped a biker that Deoxys had attacked.
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback along with a Nidoqueen while the Day-Care Couple was reminiscing about the times they had raising Pokémon in Gligar Glide.
A Nidoking was seen in a Poké Ball at Oak's Laboratory in Cherrygrove in Off Course with Corsola.
Another Nidoking appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Out-Odding Oddish, a Nidoking appeared in the Pokéathlon.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
In Pokémon Zensho, Giovanni became bitter and turned to crime after losing his Nidoking when he was young.
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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USUM | Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Giovanni's Nidoking | All | Japan | 68 | January 20 to March 11, 2018 |
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Trivia
- Nidoking and its female counterpart Nidoqueen share their category name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly Ground types.
- Although its 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.
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