#034 Nidoking
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry

Pokémon Game Picture National No. Region No. English name Japanese Name
DPt Sprites
034 Johto Dex: 100 Nidoking ニドキング
Nidoking


HGSS Sprites
Ability: Poison Point & Rivalry
Poison Point: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with POISON when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon.
Rivalry: Attack is increased if the foe is of the same gender; Attack is decreased if the foe is of the opposite gender.
Gender Ratio
Male: 100 % Female: 0 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Drill Pokémon
4'07" 136.7 lbs
Evolution Chain
Level 16Moon Stone

Damage Taken
x1 x1 x2 x0 x1 x2 x0.5 x0.25 x2 x1 x2 x0.5 x0.5 x1 x1 x1 x1

Wild Hold Item Base EXP Base Happinness Colour Category Pal Park Location
None 1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 Purple Field

Flavour Text
Diamond One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pearl
Platinum

Location
Game Rarity Location
Ruby None Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire None Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald None Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Evolve Evolve Nidorino
LeafGreen Evolve Evolve Nidorino
Colosseum None Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD None Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Evolve Evolve from Nidorino
Pearl Evolve Evolve from Nidorino
Platinum None Evolve Nidorino
HeartGold None Evolve Nidorino
SoulSilver None Evolve Nidorina

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck
3510035--
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Double Kick
3010030--
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23Thrash
9010020--
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
43Earth Power
901001010
May lower foe's SP.DEF one stage
58Megahorn
1208510--
A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01Focus Punch
15010020--
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03Water Pulse
601002020
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM05Roar
--10020--
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06Toxic
--8510--
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11Sunny Day
----5--
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM12Taunt
--10020--
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13Ice Beam
951001010
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14Blizzard
12070510
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15Hyper Beam
150905--
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23Iron Tail
100751530
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24Thunderbolt
951001510
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25Thunder
120701030
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM26Earthquake
10010010--
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28Dig
8010010--
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM30Shadow Ball
801001520
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM31Brick Break
7510015--
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34Shock Wave
60--20--
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35Flamethrower
951001510
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM36Sludge Bomb
901001030
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM37Sandstorm
----10--
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM38Fire Blast
12085510
A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39Rock Tomb
508010100
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM41Torment
--10015--
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45Attract
--10015--
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46Thief
4010010--
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM52Focus Blast
12070510
May lower foe's SP.DEF one stage
TM56Fling
??10010--
Hurls out held item, power depends on held item
TM58Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
TM59Dragon Pulse
9010010--
No Added Effect
TM65Shadow Claw
7010015--
High critical hit ratio
TM68Giga Impact
150905--
User cannot attack next turn
TM71Stone Edge
100805--
High critical hit ratio
TM72Avalanche
6010010--
Power doubles if user receives damage first
TM76Stealth Rock
----20--
Causes damage when foe switches Pokémon
TM78Captivate
--10020--
Lowers opposite gender foe's SP.ATT two stages
TM80Rock Slide
75901030
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
TM82Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
TM83Natural Gift
??10015--
Power and type of move depends on the held berry
TM84Poison Jab
801002030
May poison foe
TM87Swagger
--9015--
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
TM90Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
HM01Cut
509530--
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03Surf
9510015--
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04Strength
8010015--
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM05 HGSSWhirlpool
157015--
Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
HM06Rock Smash
401001550
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM08Rock Climb
90852020
May induce confusion

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fire Punch
751001510
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Ice Punch
751001510
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Icy Wind
559515100
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Sucker Punch
801005--
Always strikes first, but fails if foe is not using attacking move
Thunderpunch
751001510
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Helping Hand
----20--
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Uproar
5010010--
Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Aqua Tail
909010--
No Added Effect
Earth Power
901001010
May lower foe's SP.DEF one stage
Mud-slap
2010010100
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Outrage
12010015--
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Superpower
1201005--
Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Super Fang
??9010--
Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP.
Headbutt
701001530
A ramming attack that may cause flinching.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter
??10020--Details
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable
--8020--Details
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonic
--5520--Details
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down
908520--Details
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesia
----20--Details
Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Confusion
501002510Details
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Up
1010010--Details
Summons party POKéMON to join in the attack.
Sucker Punch
801005--Details
Always strikes first, but fails if foe is not using attacking move
Head Smash - HGSS Only
150805--Details
User takes recoil damage

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Leer
--10030--Lv. 1
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Fury Attack
158520--Lv. 20
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Horn Attack
6510025--Lv. 23
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
Helping Hand
----20--Lv. 28
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
Toxic Spikes
----20--Lv. 35
Causes damage when opponent switches Pokémon
Flatter
--10015--Lv. 38
Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
Horn Drill
??305--Lv. 58
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

Base Egg Steps to Hatch
Effort Points from Battling it
Catch Rate
5,120 Steps 3 Attack Point(s)
45

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups
Group Names
Monster
Ground

Max Pokéthlon Stats
SpeedPowerTechniqueStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 81 92 77 85 75 85
Min-Max
Hindering Nature
Lv50
Lv100
141 - 188
272 - 366
87 - 129
170 - 254
73 - 116
143 - 227
81 - 123
157 - 242
72 - 114
139 - 224
81 - 123
157 - 242
Min-Max
Neutral Nature
Lv50
Lv100
141 - 188
272 - 366
97 - 144
189 - 283
82 - 129
159 - 253
90 - 137
175 - 269
80 - 127
155 - 249
90 - 137
175 - 269
Min-Max
Beneficial Nature
Lv50
Lv100
141 - 188
272 - 366
106 - 158
207 - 311
90 - 141
174 - 278
99 - 150
192 - 295
88 - 139
170 - 273
99 - 150
192 - 295

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