Nidoking Evolution
Nidoking Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Nidoking Moves
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Nidoking Sprites
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Nidoking's Japanese name is Nidoking (ニドキング). Here are all the official names for Nidoking across different languages:
Nidoking Breeding
How to Get Nidoking
Nidoking is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Nidoking in every game where it is available:
About Nidoking
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 505, Nidoking is classified as a Drill Pokémon and is part of the Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking evolution line.
In competitive play, Nidoking is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 2.14% usage rate. Its key abilities are Poison Point and Rivalry and Sheer Force, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Nidoking is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Nidoking can learn 134 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Ice Beam, Earth Power, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower. Standing at 1.4m tall and weighing 62kg, Nidoking has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.