Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 100% Male
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 227
- EV Yield
- 3 Atk
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Ground dual typing.
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.
Generation VII
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Generation VIII
When it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
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.
It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
Generation IV
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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 render the victim helpless quite easily.
Generation V
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Generation VI
It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Attack | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Double Kick | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 14 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 43 | Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | Megahorn | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
TM / HM
84 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Beat Up | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Megahorn | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Pay Day | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Smart Strike | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Surf | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Whirlpool | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Nidoking
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Nidoking
Nidoking is a Poison and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). When it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down. Nidoking stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Nidoking Base Stats
Nidoking has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 102 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 75 (average). Nidoking functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Nidoking is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Nidoking Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Poison and Ground-type, Nidoking is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Fighting, Poison (¼x), Bug, Rock, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Nidoking 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Nidoking Abilities
Nidoking's abilities include Poison Point, Rivalry, Sheer Force. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Nidoking Moves & Learnset
Nidoking can learn 130 moves in Generation 8, including 15 by leveling up, 84 via TM/HM, and 31 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power). For coverage, Nidoking can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Nidoking
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Nidoking can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Nidoking yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Nidoking belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Nidoking is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Nidoking. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Nidoking, or use the team builder to see how Nidoking fits into your squad.
