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'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' | '''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} Pokémon. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} via {{stone|Moon Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} via {{stone|Moon Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}. | ||
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===Physiology=== | ===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. | 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==== | ====Gender differences==== | ||
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see {{p|Nidoqueen}}. | Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see {{p|Nidoqueen}}. | ||
====Special abilities==== | ====Special abilities==== | ||
Nidoking have strong physical attacks | Nidoking have strong physical attacks with their strong tails, large horn and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They also have excellent potential when owned by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. They can also cause large tremors by slamming the ground. | ||
===Behavior=== | ===Behavior=== | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[Image:000088.PNG|right|thumb|200px|[[Gary's Nidoking]]]] | |||
[[Gary Oak]] has a {{TP|Gary|Nidoking}} that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. | [[Gary Oak]] has a {{TP|Gary|Nidoking}} that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. | ||
[[Jessie]] and [[James]] are attacked by a [[Pinkan Island|pink]] Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''. | [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are attacked by a [[Pinkan Island|pink]] Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''. | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{DP type effectiveness| | {{DP type effectiveness| | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Nidoking is based on the concept of a rabbit that has evolved dinosaur-like characteristics and stature. | Nidoking is based on the concept of a rabbit that has evolved dinosaur-like characteristics and stature. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Nidoking's name may be based on the word ''needle''. It may also be based on ''{{wp|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. The second part of its name is simply ''[[wp:king|king]]'', referring to its male gender. | Nidoking's name may be based on the word ''needle''. It may also be based on ''{{wp|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. The second part of its name is simply ''[[wp:king|king]]'', referring to its male gender. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Nidoking | *[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: '''Nidoking''' | ||
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Nidoking | *[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: '''Nidoking''' | ||
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 니드킹 ''Nideuking'' | *[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: '''니드킹''' ''Nideuking'' | ||
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 尼多王 (Ni Duo Wang) | *[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: '''尼多王''' (Ni Duo Wang) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王 (king). | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nidorino | next=Clefairy }} | |||
{{Project Pokédex notice}} | |||
[[Category:Male-only Pokémon]] | [[Category:Male-only Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line]] | [[Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | [[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | ||
[[de:Nidoking]] | [[de:Nidoking]] | ||
[[fr:Nidoking]] | [[fr:Nidoking]] |
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Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidoking) is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon.
It evolves from Nidorino via Template:Stone. It 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. 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 with their strong tails, large horn and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They also 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 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.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Gary Oak has a Nidoking that first appeared in The Battle of the Badge.
Jessie and James are 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 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 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two.
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
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 2 Forever Level 51 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) |
Evolve from Nidorino |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) |
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) |
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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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
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By breeding
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| colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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Side game data
Evolution
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
- The glitch Pokémon LM4 will evolve into a Nidoking at level 18; first it evolves into Clefairy, and then the Clefairy immediately evolves into Nidoking.
- Nidoking and its female counterpart Nidoqueen share the same species name with Rhydon and Rhyperior. They are all known as Drill Pokémon.
- Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the only Pokémon with a Poison/Ground type combo.
Origin
Nidoking is based on the concept of a rabbit that has evolved dinosaur-like characteristics and stature.
Name origin
Nidoking's name may be based on the word needle. It 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. The second part of its name is simply king, referring to its male gender.
In other languages
- German: Nidoking
- French: Nidoking
- Korean: 니드킹 Nideuking
- Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 尼多王 (Ni Duo Wang) - A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon evolutionary line, and 王 (king).
External links
- Aqua Bunny, a fan shrine for Nidoking
Notes
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- Pages with broken file links
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 495
- Pokémon whose Special stat became their Special Defense
- Male-only Pokémon
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- Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium