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Nidoking #034
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn. When it goes on a…
- CategoryDrill Pokémon
- Height1.4 m
- Weight62 kg
- Base stat total505
- GenerationI
- HabitatGrassland
Nidoking overview
Listed as #34 in the National Pokédex, Nidoking is a dual Poison and Ground type Drill Pokémon.
It stands 1.4 m tall and weighs 62 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn. 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. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Nidoking base stats
With a base stat total of 505, Nidoking's standout attribute is its Attack (102).
Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 81 | |
| Attack | 102 | |
| Defense | 77 | |
| Sp. Attack | 85 | |
| Sp. Defense | 75 | |
| Speed | 85 | |
| Total | 505 | |
Nidoking abilities
Nidoking can have one of two standard abilities: Poison Point and Rivalry.
Its hidden ability, Sheer Force, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Nidoking type matchups
Defensively, Nidoking takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Water and Ice moves.
It resists Poison, Fighting, Bug, Fairy and Rock attacks and is completely immune to Electric moves.
| Attacking type | Damage taken |
|---|---|
| Ground | ×2 |
| Psychic | ×2 |
| Water | ×2 |
| Ice | ×2 |
| Poison | ×0.25 |
| Fighting | ×0.5 |
| Bug | ×0.5 |
| Fairy | ×0.5 |
| Rock | ×0.5 |
| Electric | ×0 (immune) |
Nidoking evolution
Nidoking belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Nidoran M → Nidorino (Level 16) → Nidoking (Moon Stone).
Nidoking training and breeding
With a capture rate of 45, Nidoking is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups.
Early level-up moves include Counter, Double Kick and Earth Power, and it can learn 134 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Counter |
| 1 | Double Kick |
| 1 | Earth Power |
| 1 | Flatter |
| 1 | Focus Energy |
| 1 | Fury Attack |
| 1 | Helping Hand |
| 1 | Horn Attack |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Megahorn |
| 1 | Peck |
| 1 | Poison Jab |
Frequently asked questions about Nidoking
What type is Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Poison and Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Nidoking weak to?
Nidoking is weak to Ground, Psychic, Water and Ice moves.
What is Nidoking's base stat total?
Nidoking has a base stat total of 505.
