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#0034:

Nidoking

Nidoking

Types:

Poison
Ground

Size:

1.40m, 62.01kg
Grass Knot: 80

Poison Point,

Mold Breaker,

Sheer Force (H)

Base Stats:

HP:

81

Attack:

102

Defense:

77

Sp.Atk:

90

Sp.Def:

75

Speed:

85

Total:

510

Locations:

Nidoking cannot be found in the wild. Try checking previous evolutions or alternative forms.

If you have checked previous evolutions and believe this to be an error, please report it to the Discord.

Additional Info:

Wild Held Items:

This Pokémon does not hold items in the wild

Egg Groups:

Pokemon Egg

Monster,

Field

Gender ratio:

100% male

Catch Chance:

45

Locations:

Nidoking cannot be found in the wild. Try checking previous evolutions or alternative forms.

If you have checked previous evolutions and believe this to be an error, please report it to the Discord.

Evolutions
Nidoran♂
Level 16
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Nidorino
Use Moon Stone
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Nidoking

0

Megahorn

Bug

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

85

PP

16

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

1

Megahorn

Bug

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

85

PP

16

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

1

Focus Energy

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

48

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

1

Peck

Flying

Damage Type

Power

35

Accuracy

100

PP

56

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

1

Poison Sting

Poison

Damage Type

Power

15

Accuracy

100

PP

56

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

1

Leer

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

100

PP

48

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

6

Fury Attack

Normal

Damage Type

Power

15

Accuracy

85

PP

32

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

11

Double Kick

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

30

Accuracy

100

PP

48

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

16

Poison Fang

Poison

Damage Type

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

21

Horn Attack

Normal

Damage Type

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

40

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

26

Helping Hand

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

32

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

29

Thrash

Normal

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

31

Toxic Spikes

Poison

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

32

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.

36

Poison Jab

Poison

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

41

Flatter

Dark

Damage Type

Accuracy

100

PP

24

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

46

Sucker Punch

Dark

Damage Type

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

8

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

51

Drill Run

Ground

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

95

PP

16

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

56

Poison Tail

Poison

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

59

Earthquake

Ground

Damage Type

Power

100

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

61

Sludge Wave

Poison

Damage Type

Power

95

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

66

Head Smash

Rock

Damage Type

Power

150

Accuracy

80

PP

8

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

71

Toxic

Poison

Damage Type

Accuracy

90

PP

16

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

76

Earth Power

Ground

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Technical Machine

Focus Punch

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

150

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Technical Machine

Water Pulse

Water

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Technical Machine

Roar

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

32

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Technical Machine

Toxic

Poison

Damage Type

Accuracy

90

PP

16

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Technical Machine

Hidden Power

Normal

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

24

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Technical Machine

Sunny Day

Fire

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

8

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Technical Machine

Taunt

Dark

Damage Type

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Technical Machine

Ice Beam

Ice

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Technical Machine

Blizzard

Ice

Damage Type

Power

110

Accuracy

70

PP

8

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Technical Machine

Hyper Beam

Normal

Damage Type

Power

150

Accuracy

90

PP

8

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Technical Machine

Protect

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Technical Machine

Rain Dance

Water

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

8

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Technical Machine

Iron Tail

Steel

Damage Type

Power

100

Accuracy

75

PP

24

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Technical Machine

Thunderbolt

Electric

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

24

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Technical Machine

Thunder

Electric

Damage Type

Power

110

Accuracy

70

PP

16

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Technical Machine

Earthquake

Ground

Damage Type

Power

100

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Technical Machine

Dig

Ground

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Technical Machine

Shadow Ball

Ghost

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Technical Machine

Brick Break

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Technical Machine

Double Team

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

24

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Technical Machine

Shock Wave

Electric

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

--

PP

32

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Technical Machine

Flamethrower

Fire

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Technical Machine

Sludge Bomb

Poison

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

16

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Technical Machine

Sandstorm

Rock

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

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.

Technical Machine

Fire Blast

Fire

Damage Type

Power

110

Accuracy

85

PP

8

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Technical Machine

Rock Tomb

Rock

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

95

PP

24

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Technical Machine

Torment

Dark

Damage Type

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Technical Machine

Facade

Normal

Damage Type

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

32

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Technical Machine

Rest

Psychic

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Technical Machine

Attract

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

100

PP

24

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Technical Machine

Thief

Dark

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

40

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Technical Machine

Focus Blast

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

70

PP

8

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Technical Machine

Fling

Dark

Damage Type

Power

1

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Technical Machine

Endure

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Technical Machine

Dragon Pulse

Dragon

Damage Type

Power

85

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Technical Machine

Shadow Claw

Ghost

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Technical Machine

Giga Impact

Normal

Damage Type

Power

150

Accuracy

90

PP

8

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Technical Machine

Stone Edge

Rock

Damage Type

Power

100

Accuracy

80

PP

8

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Technical Machine

Avalanche

Ice

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Technical Machine

Stealth Rock

Rock

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

32

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Technical Machine

Rock Slide

Rock

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

90

PP

16

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Technical Machine

Sleep Talk

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Technical Machine

Poison Jab

Poison

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Technical Machine

Swagger

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

85

PP

24

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Technical Machine

Substitute

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

16

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Technical Machine

Cut

Grass

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

40

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Technical Machine

Surf

Water

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Technical Machine

Strength

Normal

Damage Type

Power

100

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Technical Machine

Rock Smash

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The user attacks with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense stat. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Technical Machine

Rock Climb

Rock

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

95

PP

16

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Technical Machine

Bulldoze

Ground

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

There are no moves here.

Snore

Normal

Damage Type

Power

50

Accuracy

100

PP

24

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Helping Hand

Normal

Damage Type

Accuracy

--

PP

32

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Bulldoze

Ground

Damage Type

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Mud-Slap

Ground

Damage Type

Power

20

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Fury Cutter

Bug

Damage Type

Power

40

Accuracy

95

PP

32

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Uproar

Normal

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Stomping Tantrum

Ground

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

16

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Fire Punch

Fire

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Ice Punch

Ice

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Thunder Punch

Electric

Damage Type

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

24

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Seismic Toss

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

1

Accuracy

100

PP

32

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Drill Run

Ground

Damage Type

Power

80

Accuracy

95

PP

16

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Scorching Sands

Ground

Damage Type

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Aqua Tail

Water

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

90

PP

16

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Power-Up Punch

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

32

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Icy Wind

Ice

Damage Type

Power

55

Accuracy

95

PP

24

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Superpower

Fighting

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

100

PP

8

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Sucker Punch

Dark

Damage Type

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

8

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Super Fang

Normal

Damage Type

Power

1

Accuracy

90

PP

16

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Outrage

Dragon

Damage Type

Power

120

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Earth Power

Ground

Damage Type

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

16

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Credits:
Design based on the application by the Smogon Dex Team, which can be found here.
Specific credits for the full Pokédex application go to Denmark, Glup and A-A-ron from Team Luminescent. Smogon Dex Team credits are as follows:
Zarel, Marty-D, scheibo, KrisXV, Karthik99999, AnnikaCodes, SadisticMystic, pyuk-bot, mia-pi-git, penpexgit, asgdf and jakobw.
This is the only section of the site where external inspiration was used.