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Nidoking

Gen 1 #0034
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.
  • Types poisonground
  • Height / Weight 1.4 m (4′07″) · 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs)
  • Gender Ratio ♂ 100% / ♀ 0%
  • Catch difficulty Hard (45)
  • Training EV Yield +3 Attack Leveling pace Slower early levels, catches up later
  • Egg groups Monster, Field · 20 egg cycles

Abilities

Poison Point

Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.

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Rivalry

The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

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Sheer Force Hidden

Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.

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Evolution Chain

Nidoran-M
Nidoran-M#0032poison
→
Lv. 16
Nidorino
Nidorino#0033poison
→
Moon StoneUse Moon Stone
Nidoking
Nidoking#0034poisonground

Base Stats

HP 81
Attack 102
Defence 77
Sp. Atk 85
Sp. Def 75
Speed 85
Total (BST) 505

Where to Find (World Spawns)

Click a spawn row to highlight matching biomes on the server map. Map = biome eligibility only; light / time / weather stay in the table.

Rarity Bucket Levels Context Weight Biomes Conditions
Uncommon Lv. 37-51 Grounded Natural Wild 0.4
Savanna
Sky Light: 8–15

Item Drops & Player Interactions

Wild Item Drops (Max rolls: 2)

Item Quantity Drop Chance
Poison BarbPoison Barb 1 10%
Pecha BerryPecha Berry 1 10%

Riding & World Behavior

Behavior Traits

  • Sleep Sleeps (Night · Light 0-4)
  • Combat Defends Owner · Defends Self
  • Herd Size Up to 8

Moveset

Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Start / 1 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Start / 1 Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Start / 1 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.
Start / 1 Earth Power STAB Ground Special 90 100% 10 The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Start / 1 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15 Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Start / 1 Focus Energy Normal Status — 100% 30 The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Start / 1 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 The user attacks by jabbing the target with a horn, a beak, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Start / 1 Helping Hand Normal Status — 100% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Start / 1 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25 The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Start / 1 Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Start / 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Start / 1 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Start / 1 Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35 The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn to inflict damage.
Start / 1 Poison Jab STAB Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Start / 1 Poison Sting STAB Poison Physical 15 100% 35 The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Start / 1 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Start / 1 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Start / 1 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Amnesia Psychic Status — 100% 20 The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10 This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.
Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5 A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Press Fighting Physical 80 100% 10 The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze STAB Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 The target is cut with a scythe, a claw, or the like to inflict damage.
Dig STAB Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10 The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Drill Run STAB Ground Physical 80 95% 10 The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Earth Power STAB Ground Special 90 100% 10 The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Earthquake STAB Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used consecutively by any Pokémon, its power is boosted.
Endure Normal Status — 100% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blast Fire Special 110 85% 5 The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15 The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Energy Normal Status — 100% 30 The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand Normal Status — 100% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
High Horsepower STAB Ground Physical 95 95% 10 The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hone Claws Dark Status — 100% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10 The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Incinerate Fire Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle- packed power.
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle- packed power.
Mud Shot STAB Ground Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud-Slap STAB Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100% 20 Coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Poison Jab STAB Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Poison Tail STAB Poison Physical 50 100% 25 The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.
Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Protect Normal Status — 100% 10 This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Quash Dark Status — 100% 15 The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Rain Dance Water Status — 100% 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Roar Normal Status — 100% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10 The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sandstorm Rock Status — 100% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Sand Tomb STAB Ground Physical 35 85% 15 The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Scorching Sands STAB Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Shock Wave Electric Special 60 100% 20 The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bomb STAB Poison Special 90 100% 10 The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wave STAB Poison Special 95 100% 10 The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
Smack Down Rock Physical 50 100% 15 The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Smart Strike Steel Physical 70 100% 10 The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Stealth Rock Rock Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stomping Tantrum STAB Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Substitute Normal Status — 100% 10 The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Sunny Day Fire Status — 100% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Surf Water Special 90 100% 15 The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100% 10 If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10 A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Torment Dark Status — 100% 15 The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Toxic Spikes Poison Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Venom Drench Poison Status — 100% 20 Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
Venoshock STAB Poison Special 65 100% 10 The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15 The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.
Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 The user attacks the target with a hazardous full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.
Horn Drill Normal Physical — 30% 5 The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Poison Tail STAB Poison Physical 50 100% 25 The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Bulldoze STAB Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Drill Run STAB Ground Physical 80 95% 10 The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Earth Power STAB Ground Special 90 100% 10 The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15 The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Energy Normal Status — 100% 30 The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Hand Normal Status — 100% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
High Horsepower STAB Ground Physical 95 95% 10 The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10 The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Mud-Slap STAB Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Poison Jab STAB Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Scorching Sands STAB Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Shock Wave Electric Special 60 100% 20 The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bomb STAB Poison Special 90 100% 10 The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Stealth Rock Rock Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stomping Tantrum STAB Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

STAB = Same Type Attack Bonus (~1.5× damage) when a damaging move matches this Pokémon’s type(s).