#0034 · Kanto #034 · firered leafgreen · gen 3
Nidoking
Drill Pokémon
It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
- Gender:
- ♀ 0% · ♂ 100%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 1.4 m
- Weight:
- 62.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Monster, Field
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Sciurine
Base stats
HP81
Atk92
Def77
Sp.Atk85
Sp.Def75
Speed85
Total: 495
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
GroundWaterPsychicIce
×½
FightingRockBug
×¼
Poison
×0
Electric
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
EV yield (current): +3 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G4
poison point poison point, rivalry
- G5
poison point, rivalry poison point, rivalry, sheer force
- G6
Atk 92→102
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double KickTwo legs are used to quickly kick the foe twice in one turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 30 | 100% | |
| 1 | Poison StingThe foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | PeckThe foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 35 | 100% | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | ThrashThe user rampages about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent | Normal | 90 | 100% | |
| 43 | MegahornA brutal ramming attack delivered with a tough and impressive horn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 120 | 85% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchAn attack that is executed last. The user flinches if hit beforehand.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM03 | Water PulseAn attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerAn attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe sun blazes for five turns, powering up FIRE-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntThe foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy beam. It may freeze the foe solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardThe foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may freeze the foe solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamA severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceA heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up WATER- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationThis attack move grows more powerful the less the user likes its TRAINER.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailAn attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe’s DEFENSE stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeAn earthquake that strikes all POKéMON in battle excluding the user.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnThis attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its TRAINER.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigAn attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallA shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe’s SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakAn attack that also breaks any barrier like LIGHT SCREEN and REFLECT.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamThe user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveA rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can’t be evaded.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombFilthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except ROCK, GROUND, and STEEL.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s SPEED if it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM41 | TormentIt enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack that may have an additional effect that varies with the terrain.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefAn attack that may take the foe’s held item if the user isn’t holding one.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| HM01 | CutA basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM03 | SurfA big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashAn attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% |
Tutor: Mega PunchThe foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mega KickThe foe is attacked by a kick fired with muscle-packed power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Body SlamThe user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon, Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon, CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.▶ Specific move, Seismic TossA gravity-fed throw that causes damage matching the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon, MimicThe user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.▶ All opponents, SubstituteThe user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP.▶ User
