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==Biology== | ==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 {{p|Nidoqueen}}. | 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 each foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. This is a male only species; the female counterpart is {{p|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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|grasslands}}. | 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 also 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|grasslands}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Nidoking_BW135.png|250px|thumb|left|Nidoking in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Nidoking_BW135.png|250px|thumb|left|Nidoking in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', under the ownership of {{Gary}}. He called on him to battle {{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem during their [[Gym]] {{pkmn|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. 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 | A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'' as a resident of [[Pinkan Island]]. He attacked [[Jessie]] and [[James]] as they were attempting to capture a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Nidoran couple. He was eventually subdued by [[Officer Jenny]]. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', where he was trying to mate with [[Cassidy]], who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', where he was trying to mate with [[Cassidy]], who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time. | ||
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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 ''[[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 | 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 he 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]]. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoking again to attack Arceus. | Two Nidoking appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Damos]]. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoking again to attack Arceus. | ||
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Nidoking debuted in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as a sick Pokémon. | Nidoking debuted in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as a sick Pokémon. | ||
A Nidoking | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Golden Island]] villagers. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
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A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. | A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. | ||
A Nidoking | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen in [[Muramasa]]'s dojo. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'' as one of the Pokémon competing in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]]. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'' as one of the Pokémon competing in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]]. | ||
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Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | ||
A Nidoking | A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'' as one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then-{{p|Hoothoot}}. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]''. [[Pryce]] remembered | A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]''. [[Pryce]] remembered him as one of the Pokémon that fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', under the ownership of a Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]]. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', under the ownership of a female Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]]. | ||
A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', where he was among the Pokémon seen during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. | A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', where he was among the Pokémon seen during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''. | ||
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 {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. | ||
A Nidoking was | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}'s henchmen. He was used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]]. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}. They were among the Pokémon Ash encountered in [[Xatu's Forest]]. | A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}. They were among the Pokémon Ash encountered in [[Xatu's Forest]]. | ||
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[[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Nidoking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Nidoking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Two Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', where they were fighting for a Nidoqueen. | |||
{{adv|Giovanni}} used his Nidoking to destroy his former Gym with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}} in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]''. He was later seen again in the [[Sevii Islands]], where his {{m|Rock Tomb}} tripped a biker that {{adv|Deoxys}} had attacked. | {{adv|Red}} {{pkmn2|caught}} several rampaging Nidoking in the {{safari|Kanto}} in ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]''. | ||
{{adv|Giovanni}} used his Nidoking to destroy his former [[Gym]] with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}} in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]''. He was later seen again in the [[Sevii Islands]], where his {{m|Rock Tomb}} tripped a biker that {{adv|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 ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''. | 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 ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''. | ||
A Nidoking was seen in a Poké Ball at Oak's Laboratory in [[Cherrygrove City | A Nidoking was seen in a [[Poké Ball]] at {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory in [[Cherrygrove City]] in ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]''. | ||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant. | |||
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s Nidoking was used in | {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s Nidoking was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=poison|type2=ground}} | {{Dex/Header|type=poison|type2=ground}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=034}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=100}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=034}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=100}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=109|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=034}} | |||
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.}} | |||
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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]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{rt|23|Kanto}}}} | |||
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|Speed= 85 | |Speed= 85 | ||
|type=Poison | |type=Poison | ||
|type2=Ground }} | |type2=Ground}} | ||
=====Generation VI onward===== | =====Generation VI onward===== | ||
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|Speed= 85 | |Speed= 85 | ||
|type=Poison | |type=Poison | ||
|type2=Ground }} | |type2=Ground}} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|55|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM02|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM03|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM19|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM34|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM37|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM41|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM43|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM47|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM51|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Pay Day|Normal|Physical|40|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM58|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10|||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM60|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
=====By a prior [[evolution]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | |||
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]==== | |||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}} | ||
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{{learnlist/levelf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/levelf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tmf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | {{learnlist/tmf/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}} | ||
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK THE TALK PAGE. | FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK THE TALK PAGE. | ||
-->Nidoking shares traits of {{wp|rhinoceros}}es, {{wp|gorilla}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s and {{wp|porcupine}}s. | -->Nidoking shares traits of {{wp|rhinoceros}}es, {{wp|gorilla}}s, {{wp|Mouse|mice}}, {{wp|rabbit}}s, and {{wp|porcupine}}s. | ||
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|ko=니드킹 ''Nidoking''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | |ko=니드킹 ''Nidoking''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
|zh_yue=尼多王 '' | |zh_yue=尼多王 ''Nèihdōwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}} | ||
|zh_cmn=尼多王 ''Níduōwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}} | |zh_cmn=尼多王 ''Níduōwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}} | ||
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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 each 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 also 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
A Nidoking appeared in The Battle of the Badge, under the ownership of Gary. He called on him 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. 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.
A pink Nidoking appeared in In the Pink as a resident of Pinkan Island. He attacked Jessie and James as they were attempting to capture a pink Nidoran couple. He was eventually subdued by Officer Jenny.
A Nidoking appeared in Showdown at the Oak Corral, where he was 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 he 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. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoking again to attack Arceus.
A Nidoking appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island! as a resident of the Deserted Island. He was first seen chasing a trio of Eevee before being intimidated into leaving by Pikachu's Iron Tail. He later attacked Team Rocket but was defeated by them.
Minor appearances
Nidoking debuted in A Chansey Operation as a sick Pokémon.
A Nidoking appeared in Meowth Rules!, under the ownership of the Golden Island villagers.
A Nidoking appeared in The Power of One.
A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
A Nidoking appeared in Wired for Battle! as one of the Pokémon seen in Muramasa's dojo.
A Nidoking appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
Multiple Nidoking appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl as one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.
A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in a flashback in As Cold as Pryce. Pryce remembered him as one of the Pokémon that fought against his Piloswine.
A Nidoking appeared in A Claim to Flame!, under the ownership of a female Trainer participating in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
A Trainer's Nidoking appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where he was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference. He reappeared in a flashback in Shocks and Bonds.
Multiple Nidoking appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.
A Nidoking appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as a resident of Camomile Island.
A Coordinator's Nidoking appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.
A Nidoking appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), under the ownership of J's client's henchmen. He was used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.
A Nidoking appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! with a Nidoqueen. They were among the Pokémon Ash encountered in Xatu's Forest.
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 brought up.
A Nidoking appeared in I Choose You!, where he was among the Pokémon that were under the control of Marshadow.
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In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Two Nidoking appeared in Long Live the Nidoking!, where they were fighting for a Nidoqueen.
Red caught several rampaging Nidoking in the Safari Zone in A Hollow Victreebel.
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 Professor Oak's Laboratory in Cherrygrove City in Off Course with Corsola.
A Nidoking appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Nidoking appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
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 his Gym battle against Red.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nidoking (TCG)
Game data
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- 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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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, mice, 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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