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.
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
Atk102
Def77
Sp.Atk85
Sp.Def75
Speed85
Total: 505
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
EV yield (current): +3 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Double KickThe target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.▶ Selected Pokémon
30
100%
1
Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
PeckThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
35
100%
1
Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User
Normal
—
—
1
MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
120
85%
23
Chip AwayLooking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
35
ThrashThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent
Normal
120
100%
43
Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
90
100%
58
MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
120
85%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM05
RoarThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM09
VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
65
100%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM12
TauntThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM13
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
90
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents
Ice
110
70%
TM15
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM23
Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
50
100%
TM24
ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
90
100%
TM25
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Electric
110
70%
TM26
EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon
Ground
100
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM30
Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ghost
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
75
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM34
Sludge WaveThe user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.▶ All other Pokémon
Poison
95
100%
TM35
FlamethrowerThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fire
90
100%
TM36
Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM37
SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field
Rock
—
—
TM38
Fire BlastThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fire
110
85%
TM39
Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
60
95%
TM41
TormentThe user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM49
Echoed VoiceThe user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM52
Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
120
70%
TM56
FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM59
IncinerateThe 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.▶ All opponents
Fire
60
100%
TM60
QuashThe user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM65
Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ghost
70
100%
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM71
Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
100
80%
TM78
BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon
Ground
60
100%
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents
Rock
75
90%
TM82
Dragon TailThe target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dragon
60
90%
TM84
Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
80
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM98
Power-Up PunchStriking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM03
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon
Water
90
100%
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
Tutor: Fire PunchThe target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Ice PunchThe target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon, Thunder PunchThe target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, Super FangThe user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.▶ Selected Pokémon
poison point, rivalry → poison point, rivalry, sheer force
G6
Atk 92→102
Fighting
Poison
Poison
Ground
, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents
, OutrageThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent
, Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
, UproarThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.▶ Random opponent
, Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.▶ Ally
, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Shock WaveThe user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Aqua TailThe user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Dragon PulseThe target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
, Drill RunThe user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
