Nidoking

Pokemon Data

Generation 1Height 1.4mWeight 62kgStarter Cost 3

TypesPoison Ground

BiomesTall GrassBoss

Base Stats

MaxHP

Atk

102

Def

SpAtk

SpDef

Spd

Sum

505

Type Defence

NORNormal	FIRFire	WATWater	ELEElectric	GRAGrass	ICEIce	FIGFighting	POIPoison	GROGround
1	1	2	0	1	2	0.5	0.25	2

FLYFlying	PSYPsychic	BUGBug	ROCRock	GHOGhost	DRADragon	DARDark	STESteel	FAIFairy
1	2	0.5	0.5	1	1	1	1	0.5

Passive

Guts:

It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.

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.

Evolution Chart

Nidoran♂

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Lv 16

Nidorino

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Item: Moon Stone

Nidoking

Form

Nidoking

Nidoking's egg moves:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description

Nidoking Moves learned by level:

Level	Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
1	Double Kick	FightingFIG	Physical	30	100	30	-	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
1	Earth Power	GroundGRO	Special	90	100	10	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
1	Flatter	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	15	-	Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.
1	Focus Energy	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	30	-	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
1	Fury Attack	NormalNOR	Physical	15	85	20	-	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
1	Helping Hand	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
1	Horn Attack	NormalNOR	Physical	65	100	25	-	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
1	Leer	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	30	-	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Evolution	Megahorn	BugBUG	Physical	120	85	10	-	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
1	Peck	FlyingFLY	Physical	35	100	35	-	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
1	Poison Jab	PoisonPOI	Physical	80	100	20	30	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
1	Poison Sting	PoisonPOI	Physical	15	100	35	30	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
1	Sludge Wave	PoisonPOI	Special	95	100	10	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
1	Toxic	PoisonPOI	Status	-	90	10	-	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
1	Toxic Spikes	PoisonPOI	Status	-	-	20	-	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Nidoking moves learned via TM:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Amnesia	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	20	-	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Aqua Tail	WaterWAT	Physical	90	90	10	-	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Attract	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	15	-	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Avalanche	IceICE	Physical	60	100	10	-	The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
Beat Up	DarkDAR	Physical	-	100	10	-	The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Blizzard	IceICE	Special	110	70	5	10	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Press	FightingFIG	Physical	80	100	10	-	The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
Body Slam	NormalNOR	Physical	85	100	15	30	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Break	FightingFIG	Physical	75	100	15	-	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze	GroundGRO	Physical	60	100	20	100	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Confide	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Counter	FightingFIG	Physical	-	100	20	-	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Curse	GhostGHO	Status	-	-	10	-	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	NormalNOR	Physical	50	95	30	-	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dig	GroundGRO	Physical	80	100	10	-	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Team	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	15	-	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Double-Edge	NormalNOR	Physical	120	100	15	-	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Pulse	DragonDRA	Special	85	100	10	-	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Dragon Tail	DragonDRA	Physical	60	90	10	-	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Drill Run	GroundGRO	Physical	80	95	10	-	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Earth Power	GroundGRO	Special	90	100	10	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Earthquake	GroundGRO	Physical	100	100	10	-	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Echoed Voice	NormalNOR	Special	40	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
Endure	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Facade	NormalNOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blast	FireFIR	Special	110	85	5	10	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	FireFIR	Physical	75	100	15	10	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrower	FireFIR	Special	90	100	15	10	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fling	DarkDAR	Physical	-	100	10	-	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	FightingFIG	Special	120	70	5	10	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Energy	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	30	-	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Focus Punch	FightingFIG	Physical	150	100	20	-	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Frustration	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Giga Impact	NormalNOR	Physical	150	90	5	-	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Hand	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hex	GhostGHO	Special	65	100	10	-	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Hidden Power	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
High Horsepower	GroundGRO	Physical	95	95	10	-	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hone Claws	DarkDAR	Status	-	-	15	-	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Hyper Beam	NormalNOR	Special	150	90	5	-	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beam	IceICE	Special	90	100	10	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	IceICE	Physical	75	100	15	10	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	IceICE	Special	55	95	15	100	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Incinerate	FireFIR	Special	60	100	15	-	The 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.
Iron Tail	SteelSTE	Physical	100	75	15	30	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mega Kick	NormalNOR	Physical	120	75	5	-	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch	NormalNOR	Physical	80	85	20	-	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Megahorn	BugBUG	Physical	120	85	10	-	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Mud Shot	GroundGRO	Special	55	95	15	100	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud-Slap	GroundGRO	Special	20	100	10	100	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage	DragonDRA	Physical	120	100	10	-	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Pay Day	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	20	-	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Poison Jab	PoisonPOI	Physical	80	100	20	30	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Power-Up Punch	FightingFIG	Physical	40	100	20	100	Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Protect	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Quash	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	15	-	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Rain Dance	WaterWAT	Status	-	-	5	-	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Reflect	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	20	-	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rest	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	5	-	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Return	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Roar	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Blast	RockROC	Physical	25	90	10	-	The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
Rock Climb	NormalNOR	Physical	90	85	20	20	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rock Slide	RockROC	Physical	75	90	10	30	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash	FightingFIG	Physical	40	100	15	50	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Rock Tomb	RockROC	Physical	60	95	15	100	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Round	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Sand Tomb	GroundGRO	Physical	35	85	15	-	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Sandstorm	RockROC	Status	-	-	10	-	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Scorching Sands	GroundGRO	Special	70	100	10	30	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Ball	GhostGHO	Special	80	100	15	20	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw	GhostGHO	Physical	70	100	15	-	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Sleep Talk	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Sludge Bomb	PoisonPOI	Special	90	100	10	30	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wave	PoisonPOI	Special	95	100	10	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
Smack Down	RockROC	Physical	50	100	15	100	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
Smart Strike	SteelSTE	Physical	70	-	10	-	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Snore	NormalNOR	Special	50	100	15	30	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	RockROC	Status	-	-	20	-	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stomping Tantrum	GroundGRO	Physical	75	100	10	-	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Stone Edge	RockROC	Physical	100	80	5	-	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Strength	NormalNOR	Physical	80	100	15	-	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Substitute	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	FireFIR	Status	-	-	5	-	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Super Fang	NormalNOR	Physical	-	90	10	-	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Superpower	FightingFIG	Physical	120	100	5	-	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Surf	WaterWAT	Special	90	100	15	-	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swagger	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	15	-	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Take Down	NormalNOR	Physical	90	85	20	-	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Taunt	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	20	-	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blast	NormalNOR	Special	80	100	10	-	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Thief	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Throat Chop	DarkDAR	Physical	80	100	15	100	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Thunder	ElectricELE	Special	110	70	10	30	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	ElectricELE	Physical	75	100	15	10	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderbolt	ElectricELE	Special	90	100	15	10	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Torment	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	15	-	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Toxic	PoisonPOI	Status	-	90	10	-	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Toxic Spikes	PoisonPOI	Status	-	-	20	-	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Uproar	NormalNOR	Special	90	100	10	-	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Venom Drench	PoisonPOI	Status	-	100	20	-	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
Venoshock	PoisonPOI	Special	65	100	10	-	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Water Pulse	WaterWAT	Special	60	100	20	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlpool	WaterWAT	Special	35	85	15	-	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

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