Nidoking Dex Information

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Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 1
Species:	Drill Pokémon
Type:
Height:	1.4m
Weight:	62kg
Catch Rate:	45
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	100% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	尼多王
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	尼多王
English	Nidoking
French	Nidoking
German	Nidoking
Italian	Nidoking
Japanese	ニドキング
Japanese (Romanized)	Nidoking
Japanese (Trademark)	Nidoking
Korean	니드킹
Spanish	Nidoking

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#34
Kanto	#34
Johto (G/S)	#100
Johto (HG/SS)	#100
Kalos (Coastal)	#109

Abilities

Poison Point: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Rivalry: Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
Sheer Force: Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 16

Moon Stone

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	0x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	2x
	0.25x
	2x
	0.5x
	2x

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
7	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
6	81	102	77	85	75	85	505

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Red	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Pokémon Blue	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Pokémon Stadium	まるで　いしのよろいを　みにまとった　ような　ひふと　ながい　ツノをもつ。するどいツノには　どくも　ある。
Pokémon Stadium	Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
Pokémon Yellow	Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Pokémon Gold	It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokémon Silver	It's tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Pokémon Crystal	It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Meleecombat is its speciality.
Pokémon Ruby	Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokemon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokémon Sapphire	NIDOKING's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this POKeMON goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Pokémon FireRed	It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
Pokémon Pearl	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Diamond	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Platinum	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon HeartGold	It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
Pokémon White	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon White	しっぽの　いちげきは　でんちゅうをまるで　マッチぼうのようにまっぷたつに　へしおってしまう。
Pokémon Black	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Black	しっぽの　いちげきは　でんちゅうをまるで　マッチぼうのようにまっぷたつに　へしおってしまう。
Pokémon Black 2	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Black 2	しっぽの　いちげきは　でんちゅうをまるで　マッチぼうのようにまっぷたつに　へしおってしまう。
Pokémon White 2	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon White 2	しっぽの　いちげきは　でんちゅうをまるで　マッチぼうのようにまっぷたつに　へしおってしまう。
Pokémon X	いしのように　かたい　ひふとながく　のびた　ツノが　とくちょう。ツノには　どくもあるので　ちゅうい。
Pokémon Y	Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del telefono come se fosse un fiammifero.
Pokémon Y	꼬리의 일격은 전신주를 마치 성냥개비 다루듯이 두 동강으로 꺾어 버린다.
Pokémon Y	Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
Pokémon Y	Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
Pokémon Y	Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafenmast knicken wie ein Streichholz.
Pokémon Y	しっぽの　いちげきは　でんちゅうをまるで　マッチぼうのようにまっぷたつに　へしおってしまう。
Pokémon Y	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon X	Lo si riconosce dalla pelle durissima e dal corno particolarmente allungato, che contiene sostanze velenose.
Pokémon X	Es fácil reconocerlo por tener una dura piel y un gran cuerno lleno de peligrosísimo veneno.
Pokémon X	On le reconnaît facilement grâce à sa peau dure comme de la pierre ainsi qu’à sa grosse corne pleine de poison.
Pokémon X	Seine steinharte Haut und sein ausgeprägtes Horn sind seine Markenzeichen. Achte auf das Horn, denn es enthält Gift.
Pokémon X	It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
Pokémon X	돌처럼 딱딱한 피부와 길게 뻗은 뿔이 특징이다. 뿔에는 독이 있으니 주의해야 한다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La gruesa cola de Nidoking encierra una fuerza realmente destructora. Con una vez que la agite, es capaz de tumbar una torre metálica de transmisión. Una vez que este Pokémon se desboca, no hay quien lo pare.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	두꺼운 꼬리는 한 번 휘두르면 튼튼한 철탑도 꺾어 버리는 엄청난 파괴력을 지녔다. 한 번 날뛰기 시작하면 손쓸 수 없다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La possente coda di Nidoking è dotata di un enorme potere distruttivo. Con un solo colpo riesce ad abbattere un pilone metallico. Quando si scatena non c’è modo di fermare la sua furia.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La gruesa cola de Nidoking encierra una fuerza realmente destructora. Con una vez que la agite, es capaz de tumbar una torre metálica de transmisión. Una vez que este Pokémon se desboca, no hay quien lo pare.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	L’épaisse queue de Nidoking est d’une puissance incroyable. En un seul coup, il peut renverser une tour métallique. Lorsque ce Pokémon se déchaîne, plus rien ne peut l’arrêter.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Nidokings Schweif ist enorm stark. Mit einer Bewegung kann es einen metallenen Sendemast zum Einsturz bringen. Wenn es in Rage gerät, ist es nur schwer aufzuhalten.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	ふとい　しっぽの　ひとふりは　がんじょうなてっとうも　へしおる　すさまじい　はかいりょく。いちど　あばれだすと　てが　つけられない。
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	두꺼운 꼬리는 한 번 휘두르면 튼튼한 철탑도 꺾어 버리는 엄청난 파괴력을 지녔다. 한 번 날뛰기 시작하면 손쓸 수 없다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La possente coda di Nidoking è dotata di un enorme potere distruttivo. Con un solo colpo riesce ad abbattere un pilone metallico. Quando si scatena non c’è modo di fermare la sua furia.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	L’épaisse queue de Nidoking est d’une puissance incroyable. En un seul coup, il peut renverser une tour métallique. Lorsque ce Pokémon se déchaîne, plus rien ne peut l’arrêter.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Nidokings Schweif ist enorm stark. Mit einer Bewegung kann es einen metallenen Sendemast zum Einsturz bringen. Wenn es in Rage gerät, ist es nur schwer aufzuhalten.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	ふとい　しっぽの　ひとふりは　がんじょうなてっとうも　へしおる　すさまじい　はかいりょく。いちど　あばれだすと　てが　つけられない。
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Stadium 2	It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan)
Red and Blue (US)
Yellow
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fire Red / Leaf Green
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Character Appearances

Gary's Nidoking

Gary's Nidoking
シゲルのニドキング
Shigeru no Nidoking
Shigeru's Nidoking

Meowth of Bounty Follower's Nidoking

Meowth of Bounty Follower's Nidoking

Oscar's Nidoking

Oscar's Nidoking
オスカーのニドキング
Oscar no Nidoking
Oscar's Nidoking

Paul's Nidoking

Paul's Nidoking
シンジのニドキング
Shinji no Nidoking
Shinji's Nidoking

Giovanni's Nidoking

Giovanni's Nidoking
サカキのニドキング
Sakaki no Nidoking
Sakaki's Nidoking

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
SL 63	Tokiwa Gym! The Final Badge! トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！ The Battle of the Badge
SL 79	The Grass Field! A Surprisingly Strong Opponent! くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！ The Fourth Round Rumble
OI 8	Island of the Pink Pokemon ピンクのポケモンじま In the Pink
OI 16	The Great Nyarth's Island!? おニャースさまのしま!? Meowth Rules!
OI 36	Rival Showdown! Satoshi VS Shigeru!! ライバルたいけつ！サトシVSシゲル!! A Rivalry Revival
GS 24	Let's Battle! Hassam VS Heracros!! バトルしようぜ！ハッサムVSへラクロス!! Wired For Battle
GS 78	Ordile VS Kamex! Sumo Battle!! オーダイルVSカメックス！すもうバトル!! Ring Masters
GS 107	Fly, Hoho! Aim for Asagi!! とべホーホーごう！アサギをめざし!! Throwing in the Noctowl!
GS 121	Inomoo and the Wintry Yanagi! イノムーとふゆのヤナギ！ As Cold as Pryce
GS 150	The Shirogane League Begins! Shigeru Returns! シロガネリーグかいまく！シゲルふたたび！ A Claim to Flame!
AG 72	Tag Battle! Satoshi VS Haruka!? タッグバトル！サトシVSハルカ!? The Bicker the Better
AG 127	The Preliminaries Start! Enter Masamune!! 予備選スタート！マサムネ登場!! Saved by the Beldum
AG 129	To the Tournament Finals! Feverish Battles Every Day! 決勝トーナメントへ！熱き戦いの日々！ Shocks and Bonds
AG 162	Juptile VS Tropius! Grassland Duel!! ジュプトルＶＳトロピウス！草原の決闘!! Odd Pokémon Out
DP 27	Deciding Match! Pochama VS Pottaishi!! 決戦！ポッチャマＶＳポッタイシ!! Settling a Not-So-Old Score
Movie 1	Mewtwo Strikes Back ミュウツーの逆襲 Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Movie 2	The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia 幻のポケモンルギア爆誕 Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Movie 8	Mew and the Hero of the Wave - Lucario ミュウと波導の勇者ルカリオ Pokémon Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
SPH 12	Huge Battle at Okido's Residence! オーキド邸だいけっせん!
SP 3	Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説
Movie 12	Arceus - Towards the Continuum of Conquest アルセウス超克の時空へ Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
DP 128	Battle Pyramid! Shinji VS Jindai!! バトルピラミッド!シンジvsジンダイ！！ A Pyramiding Rage!
DP 140	Naty, Natio... Mysterious Forest! ネイティ, ネイティオ。。。不思議な森！ Historical Mystery Tour!
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
BWS2 12	Meloetta and the Abyssal Temple! メロエッタと海底の神殿！ Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!
BWS2DA 13	The Mystery of the Treasure! Adventure on an Uninhabited Island!! お宝の謎！無人島アドベンチャー！！ Mystery on a Deserted Island!
PES 5	The Legend of XYZ! XYZの伝説！ The Legend of X, Y, and Z!
Movie 20	I Choose You! キミにきめた！ I Choose You!
Movie 22	Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
PM2019 1	Pikachu is Born! ピカチュウ誕生！ Enter Pikachu!
PM2019 5	Kabigon Grows Gigantic?! The Mystery of Daimax!! カビゴン巨大化！？ダイマックスの謎！！ Mind-Boggling Dynamax!
PM2019 7	The Houen Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!! 激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！ Serving Up the Flute Cup!
POKETOON 3	A Budding Dream ユメノツボミ Blossom's Dream

TCG Cards

#11: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Weakness:

Retreat Cost:

#7: Giovanni's Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

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#31: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Weakness:

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#168: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

110

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#24: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

110

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#150: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

Retreat Cost:

#8: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

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#6: Nidoking (Delta Species)

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

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#34: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+30

Retreat Cost:

#29: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+30

Resistance:

-20

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#6: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

140

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

Retreat Cost:

#28: ニドキング

Rarity:

Uncommon

Type:

HP:

140

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#58: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

140

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#45: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

150

Weakness:

Retreat Cost:

#45: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

150

Weakness:

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#46: Nidoking BREAK

Rarity:

Rare BREAK

Type:

HP:

180

#59: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

160

Weakness:

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#34: Nidoking

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

170

Weakness:

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#174: Nidoking

Rarity:

Illustration Rare

Type:

HP:

170

Weakness:

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Voice Actors

Japanese

小西克幸 (Katsuyuki Konishi)

Images

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Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS	Y	RB
Megahorn	10	120	85	58	58	58	58	58	58	58	58	58	43
Peck	35	35	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Tackle	35	40	100													1	1	1	1
Focus Energy	30			1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Horn Attack	25	65	100													1	1	8	8
Double Kick	30	30	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	12
Poison Sting	35	15	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	14
Thrash	10	120	100	35	35	35	35	35	35	23	23	23	22	23	23	23	23	23	23
Chip Away	20	70	100	23	23	23	23	23	23
Earth Power	10	90	100	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43

TM/HM Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Quash	15		100
Taunt	20		100
Torment	15		100
Sunny Day	5
Rain Dance	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Sandstorm	10
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Roar	20
Hone Claws	15
Stealth Rock	20
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Detect	5
Curse	10
Defense Curl	40
Reflect	20
Mimic	10
Smart Strike	10	70
Dragon Tail	10	60	90
Bulldoze	20	60	100
Smack Down	15	50	100
Stone Edge	5	100	80
Shadow Claw	15	70	100
Giga Impact	5	150	90
Poison Jab	20	80	100
Fling	10		100
Rock Tomb	15	60	95
Brick Break	15	75	100
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Thief	25	60	100
Rock Slide	10	75	90
Earthquake	10	100	100
Power-Up Punch	20	40	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Rock Smash	15	40	100
Dig	10	80	100
Strength	15	80	100
Cut	30	50	95
Rock Climb	20	90	85
Avalanche	10	60	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Dynamic Punch	5	100	50
Fury Cutter	20	40	95
Headbutt	15	70	100
Thunder Punch	15	75	100
Ice Punch	15	75	100
Fire Punch	15	75	100
Skull Bash	10	130	100
Bide	10
Rage	20	20	100
Fissure	5		30
Seismic Toss	20		100
Counter	20		100
Submission	20	80	80
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Take Down	20	90	85
Body Slam	15	85	100
Horn Drill	5		30
Mega Kick	5	120	75
Pay Day	20	40	100
Mega Punch	20	80	85
Echoed Voice	15	40	100
Round	15	60	100
Sludge Wave	10	95	100
Venoshock	10	65	100
Focus Blast	5	120	70
Shadow Ball	15	80	100
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Sludge Bomb	10	90	100
Fire Blast	5	110	85
Thunder	10	110	70
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Hyper Beam	5	150	90
Blizzard	5	110	70
Ice Beam	10	90	100
Surf	15	90	100
Flamethrower	15	90	100
Incinerate	15	60	100
Dragon Pulse	10	85	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Shock Wave	20	60
Whirlpool	15	35	85
Icy Wind	15	55	95
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Snore	15	50	100
Bubble Beam	20	65	100
Water Gun	25	40	100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Stealth Rock	20
Helping Hand	20
Sleep Talk	10
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Defense Curl	40
Drill Run	10	80	95
Aqua Tail	10	90	90
Superpower	5	120	100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Outrage	10	120	100
Super Fang	10		90
Thunder Punch	15	75	100
Ice Punch	15	75	100
Fire Punch	15	75	100
Sucker Punch	5	70	100
Headbutt	15	70	100
Rock Slide	10	75	90
Seismic Toss	20		100
Counter	20		100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Mega Kick	5	120	75
Mega Punch	20	80	85
Dynamic Punch	5	100	50
Fury Cutter	20	40	95
Earth Power	10	90	100
Dragon Pulse	10	85	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Shock Wave	20	60
Uproar	10	90	100
Icy Wind	15	55	95
Snore	15	50	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Ice Beam	10	90	100
Flamethrower	15	90	100

#033: Nidorino

#035: Clefairy