Nidoking
Nidoking is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic and resists Poison (¼x), Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy and is immune to Electric.
| Typing | PoisonGround |
|---|---|
| Abilities | Poison Point, Rivalry, Sheer ForceHIDDEN |
| Height, weight | 1.4 m / 62.0 kg |
| Catch rate | 45 / 255 |
| Egg groups | Monster, Ground |
Nidoking base stats
BST 505 · ranges at level 100| STAT | BASE | DISTRIBUTION | MIN LV 100 | MAX LV 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 81 | 272 | 366 | |
| Atk | 102 | 188 | 333 | |
| Def | 77 | 143 | 278 | |
| SpA | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| SpD | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Spe | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| BST | 505 | series max 720 | ||
Nidoking weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Poison / Ground dual typingWater, Ice, Ground, Psychic
Poison (¼x), Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy
Electric
Nidoking abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenHas 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 evolution line
3 stages
Best Nidoking moves
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl learnset · sorted by base powerNidoking moves
66 moves availableNidoking Pokédex entries(28 entries)
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.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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 swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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.
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
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.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
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.
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.
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
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.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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.
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.