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Pokédex - Nidoking

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Basic Information

[Picture of Nidoking]

National Number:#034
Johto#100
Hoenn#232
New Pokédex#100
Height1.4 m (4'7")
Weight62.0 kg (136.7 lb)
Footprint[Footprint of Nidoking]
Body Form[Form 2]
TypePOISON / GROUND
HabitatGrassland
ColorPurple
Starting Catch Rate45
Base Experience223
Gender RateAlways male
Happiness70
Growth RateParabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points)
Steps to Hatch Egg5120
Base Stat Points Givenattack: 3
AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry
Hidden (Dream World) AbilitiesSheer Force
Items in Wild PokémonNo items.

Race Values (Base Stats)

HP81
Attack92
Defense77
Speed85
Special Attack85
Special Defense75

Pokédex Entries

English

Nidoking - Drill Pokémon

  • Black: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • White: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • HeartGold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
  • SoulSilver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
  • Platinum: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Diamond: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Pearl: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

Evolutions (When Nidoking Evolves)

No evolutions.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Nidoking)

Diamond Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)222%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)302%Land

Pearl Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)21-2220%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)2920%Land

Platinum Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)27-2811%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)3111%Land

HeartGold Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 132320%Land
ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 142320%Land
ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 152320%Land
ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land

SoulSilver Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 13 (No Mass Outbreak)2320%Land
ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 142320%Land
ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 152320%Land
ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land

Black Version

Not found in this version.

White Version

Not found in this version.

Moves Learned

Black/White Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1PeckFLYINGPhysical35100350Single exc. useraben
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus0101300Userd
1Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical30100300Single exc. userabe
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical151003530Single exc. userbe
23Chip AwayNORMALPhysical70100200Single exc. userabe
35ThrashNORMALPhysical120100100Random opposing Pokémonabe
43Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial901001010Single exc. userbe
58MegahornBUGPhysical12085100Single exc. userabe

Diamond/Pearl Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1PeckFLYINGPhysical35100350Single exc. userabef
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus00300Userd
1Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical30100300Single exc. userabef
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical151003530Single exc. userbe
23ThrashNORMALPhysical90100200Random opposing Pokémonabef
43Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial901001010Single exc. userbef
58MegahornBUGPhysical12085100Single exc. userabef

Platinum Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1PeckFLYINGPhysical35100350Single exc. userabef
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus00300Userd
1Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical30100300Single exc. userabef
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical151003530Single exc. userbe
23ThrashNORMALPhysical90100200Random opposing Pokémonabef
43Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial901001010Single exc. userbef
58MegahornBUGPhysical12085100Single exc. userabef

HeartGold/SoulSilver Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1PeckFLYINGPhysical35100350Single exc. userabef
1Focus EnergyNORMALStatus00300Userd
1Double KickFIGHTINGPhysical30100300Single exc. userabef
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical151003530Single exc. userbe
23ThrashNORMALPhysical90100200Random opposing Pokémonabef
43Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial901001010Single exc. userbef
58MegahornBUGPhysical12085100Single exc. userabef

TMs/HMs Learned

Black/White Version

ItemNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
TM01Hone ClawsDARKStatus0101150Userd
TM05RoarNORMALStatus0100200Single exc. userbcekp
TM06ToxicPOISONStatus090100Single exc. userbce
TM09VenoshockPOISONSpecial65100100Single exc. userbe
TM10Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial1100150Single exc. userbe
TM11Sunny DayFIREStatus010150Both sides
TM12TauntDARKStatus0100200Single exc. userbcep
TM13Ice BeamICESpecial951001010Single exc. userbe
TM14BlizzardICESpecial12070510All opposing Pokémonbe
TM15Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial1509050Single exc. userbei
TM17ProtectNORMALStatus0101100User
TM18Rain DanceWATERStatus010150Both sides
TM21FrustrationNORMALPhysical1100200Single exc. userabe
TM23Smack DownROCKPhysical5010015100Single exc. userbe
TM24ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial951001510Single exc. userbe
TM25ThunderELECTRICSpecial120701030Single exc. userbe
TM26EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical100100100All exc. userbe
TM27ReturnNORMALPhysical1100200Single exc. userabe
TM28DigGROUNDPhysical80100100Single exc. userabeh
TM30Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial801001520Single exc. userbe
TM31Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical75100150Single exc. userabe
TM32Double TeamNORMALStatus0101150Userd
TM34Sludge WavePOISONSpecial951001010All exc. userbe
TM35FlamethrowerFIRESpecial951001510Single exc. userbe
TM36Sludge BombPOISONSpecial901001030Single exc. userbe
TM37SandstormROCKStatus0101100Both sides
TM38Fire BlastFIRESpecial12085510Single exc. userbe
TM39Rock TombROCKPhysical508010100Single exc. userbe
TM41TormentDARKStatus0100150Single exc. userbcep
TM42FacadeNORMALPhysical70100200Single exc. userabe
TM44RestPSYCHICStatus0101100Userdo
TM45AttractNORMALStatus0100150Single exc. userbcep
TM46ThiefDARKPhysical40100100Single exc. userabe
TM48RoundNORMALSpecial60100150Single exc. userbek
TM49Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial40100150Single exc. userbek
TM52Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial12070510Single exc. userbe
TM56FlingDARKPhysical1100100Single exc. userbe
TM59IncinerateFIRESpecial30100150All opposing Pokémonbe
TM60QuashDARKStatus0100150Single exc. userbe
TM65Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical70100150Single exc. userabe
TM68Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical1509050Single exc. userabei
TM71Stone EdgeROCKPhysical1008050Single exc. userbe
TM78BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020100All exc. userbe
TM80Rock SlideROCKPhysical75901030All opposing Pokémonbe
TM82Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical6090100Single exc. userabe
TM84Poison JabPOISONPhysical801002030Single exc. userabe
TM87SwaggerNORMALStatus090150Single exc. userbce
TM90SubstituteNORMALStatus0101100Userd
TM94Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical401001550Single exc. userabe
HM01CutNORMALPhysical5095300Single exc. userabe
HM03SurfWATERSpecial95100150All exc. userbe
HM04StrengthNORMALPhysical80100150Single exc. userabe

Moves Taught by People

Breeding

Egg Moves

  • Black/White Version:
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver Version:
  • Diamond/Pearl Version:
  • Emerald Version:
  • FireRed/LeafGreen Version:
  • Ruby/Sapphire Version:

External Pages

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