Nidoking

Nidoking

Attributes

  • Species: Nidoking
  • Base Experience: 253
  • Height: 14
  • Weight: 620
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 62
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 45
  • Color: Purple
  • Egg Groups: Monster , Ground
  • Gender Rate: 0
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat: Grassland
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Upright

Stats

  • HP
    81
  • Attack
    102
  • Defense
    77
  • Special Attack
    85
  • Special Defense
    75
  • Speed
    85

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Nidoking is a dual-type Ground/Poison Pokémon, known for its combination of physical prowess and versatility in battle. It is characterized by its large, powerful body, purple skin, a prominent horn on its head, and a long, spiked tail. Nidoking evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Type: Ground/Poison

Abilities: - Poison Point: This ability gives Nidoking a chance to poison opponents that use a move making contact with it. - Rivalry: This ability increases Nidoking's attack power if the opponent Pokémon is of the same gender, but decreases it if the opponent is of the opposite gender. - Hidden Ability (Sheer Force): This ability boosts the power of Nidoking's moves that have secondary effects by 30%, but it removes those additional effects in the process.

Interesting Facts: - Nidoking is known for its immense physical strength, which it uses to

Type Effectiveness

Double Damage To
Half Damage To
No Damage To
Double Damage From
Half Damage From
No Damage From
Double Damage To
Half Damage To
No Damage To
Double Damage From
Half Damage From
No Damage From

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Nidoran-M - 32
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Nidorino - 33
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Min. Lvl 16

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Nidoking - 34
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Moves

Level Up

Breeding

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • Red: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
  • Blue: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
  • Yellow: Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
  • Gold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
  • Silver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
  • Crystal: It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
  • Ruby: 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.
  • Sapphire: 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.
  • Emerald: 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.
  • Firered: It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
  • Leafgreen: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
  • Diamond: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Pearl: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Platinum: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Heartgold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
  • Soulsilver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
  • Black: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • White: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Black-2: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • White-2: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • X: It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
  • Y: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Omega-Ruby: 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.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
  • Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
  • Lets-Go-Eevee: Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
  • Sword: 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.
  • Shield: Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.

Cards

Nidoking
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Created by Match for the HS—Triumphant set.

Giovanni's Nidoking
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Gym Challenge set.

Nidoking
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Base Set 2 set.

Nidoking
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Base set.

Nidoking
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Created by Hisao Nakamura for the FireRed & LeafGreen set.

Nidoking
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Created by Naoyo Kimura for the Aquapolis set.

Nidoking δ
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Created by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Dragon Frontiers set.

Nidoking
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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Secret Wonders set.

Nidoking
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Created by Masakazu Fukuda for the Rising Rivals set.

Nidoking
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Legendary Collection set.

Nidoking
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Created by Mina Nakai for the Steam Siege set.

Nidoking
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Evolutions set.

Nidoking BREAK
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Created by 5ban Graphics for the Evolutions set.

Nidoking
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Created by Naoyo Kimura for the Aquapolis set.

Nidoking
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Created by Kawayoo for the Team Up set.

Nidoking
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Created by Shin Nagasawa for the Plasma Freeze set.

Nidoking
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Created by Hironobu Yoshida for the Aquapolis set.

Nidoking
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Created by Shiburingaru for the 151 set.

Nidoking
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Created by Misaki Hashimoto for the 151 set.