#034 Nidoking
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Nidoking Nidoking
ニドキング
National: #034
Johto: #100
Male :100%
Female :0%
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 & Special Attack is increased by 25% if the foe is of the same gender; Attack & Special Attack is decreased by 25% if the foe is of the opposite gender.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Drill Pokémon 4'07" 136.7lbs 45 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 3 Attack Point(s)
Purple 0
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *2 *0 *1 *2 *0.5 *0.25 *2 *1 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Monster
Ground
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pearl
Platinum
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.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Evolve Nidorino
LeafGreen Evolve Nidorino
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Evolve from Nidorino
Pearl Evolve from Nidorino
Platinum Evolve Nidorino
HeartGold Evolve Nidorino
SoulSilver Evolve Nidorino
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck3510035--
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Focus Energy----30--
The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Double Kick3010030--
The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Poison Sting151003530
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
23Thrash9010020--
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
43Earth Power901001010
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
58Megahorn1208510--
Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100 20 --
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75 15 30
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34 Shock Wave 60 -- 20 --
The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100 10 30
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100 10 --
The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM72 Avalanche 60 100 10 --
An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100 20 30
The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 HGSS Whirlpool 15 70 15 --
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85 20 20
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fire Punch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Ice Punch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Thunderpunch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Helping Hand -- -- 20 --
A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Uproar 50 100 10 --
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Aqua Tail 90 90 10 --
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Earth Power 90 100 10 10
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage 120 100 15 --
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.
Superpower 120 100 5 --
The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Super Fang ?? 90 10 --
The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter??10020--Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Disable--8020--Details
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Supersonic--5520--Details
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Take Down908520--Details
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Amnesia----20--Details
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Confusion501002510Details
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
Beat Up1010010--Details
The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.
Sucker Punch801005--Details
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Head Smash - HGSS Only150805--Details
The user delivers a life-endangering attack at full power. The user also takes terrible damage.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Leer--10030--
Lv. 1
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Fury Attack158520--
Lv. 20
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Horn Attack6510025--
Lv. 23
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Helping Hand----20--
Lv. 28
A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
Toxic Spikes----20--
Lv. 35
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Flatter--10015--
Lv. 38
Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Horn Drill??305--
Lv. 58
The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 81 92 77 85 75 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 141 - 188 87 - 129 73 - 116 81 - 123 72 - 114 81 - 123
Lv. 100 272 - 366 170 - 254 143 - 227 157 - 242 139 - 224 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 141 - 188 97 - 144 82 - 129 90 - 137 80 - 127 90 - 137
Lv. 100 272 - 366 189 - 283 159 - 253 175 - 269 155 - 249 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 141 - 188 106 - 158 90 - 141 99 - 150 88 - 139 99 - 150
Lv. 100 272 - 366 207 - 311 174 - 278 192 - 295 170 - 273 192 - 295

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