#0034 · ruby sapphire · gen 3
Nidoking
Drill Pokémon
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
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 KickA double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 30 | 100% | |
| 1 | Poison StingA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | PeckAttacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 35 | 100% | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyFocuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | ThrashA rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.▶ Random opponent | Normal | 90 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchA powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM03 | Water PulseAttacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM05 | RoarMakes the foe flee to end the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntTaunts the foe into only using attack moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamBlasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardHits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamPowerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailAttacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA lightning attack that may cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallHurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakDestroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveA fast and unavoidable electric attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerA powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombSludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormCauses a sandstorm that rages for several turns.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastA fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombStops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM41 | TormentTorments the foe and stops successive use of a move.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| HM01 | CutCuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM03 | SurfCreates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthBuilds enormous power, then slams the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% |
