Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon, and the evolved form of Nidorino. A Poison and Ground type. It was introduced in Generation 1.
Height 1.4 m 4′ 07″
Weight 62 kg 136.7 lbs
Growth RateMedium Slow1,059,860 Points
Gender 100% male
Egg Cycles 205,120 steps
Abilities
EV yield
3 Attack
Catch rate45
Base Friendship50
Base Exp.253
Base stats
| HP | 81 | 272 | 366 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 102 | 188 | 209 | 303 | 333 | |
| Defence | 77 | 143 | 159 | 253 | 278 | |
| Special Attack | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 | |
| Special Defence | 75 | 139 | 155 | 249 | 273 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 | |
| Total | 505 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Nidoking can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve | Megahorn | Bug | 
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
| L1 | Double Kick | Fighting |
|
30 | 30 | 100% |
| L1 | Earth Power | Ground | 
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L1 | Flatter | Dark | 
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Focus Energy | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
| L1 | Fury Attack | Normal |
|
20 | 15 | 85% |
| L1 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| L1 | Horn Attack | Normal |
|
25 | 65 | 100% |
| L1 | Leer | Normal |
|
30 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
| L1 | Peck | Flying |
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| L1 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L1 | Sludge Wave | Poison |
|
10 | 95 | 100% |
| L1 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| L1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison |
|
20 | — | — |
Egg Moves
Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| Beat Up | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| Confusion | Psychic |
|
25 | 50 | 100% |
| Counter | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| Disable | Normal |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| Head Smash | Rock |
|
5 | 150 | 80% |
| Horn Drill | Normal |
|
5 | — | 30% |
| Poison Tail | Poison |
|
25 | 50 | 100% |
| Sucker Punch | Dark |
|
5 | 70 | 100% |
| Supersonic | Normal |
|
20 | — | 55% |
| Take Down | Normal |
|
20 | 90 | 85% |
| Thrash | Normal |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| Venom Drench | Poison |
|
20 | — | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting |
|
20 | 150 | 100% |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM05 | Roar | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | Electric |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire |
|
5 | 110 | 85% |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock |
|
15 | 60 | 95% |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting |
|
5 | 120 | 70% |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon |
|
10 | 85 | 100% |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock |
|
5 | 100 | 80% |
| TM72 | Avalanche | Ice |
|
10 | 60 | 100% |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM83 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
|
15 | — | 85% |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM93 | Cut | Normal |
|
30 | 50 | 95% |
| TM95 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM96 | Strength | Normal |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM98 | Rock Smash | Fighting |
|
15 | 40 | 100% |
| TM100 | Rock Climb | Normal |
|
20 | 90 | 85% |
Level-Up Moves
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
| L1 | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
| L1 | Fury Attack | Normal |
|
20 | 15 | 85% |
| L1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison |
|
20 | — | — |
| L1 | Double Kick | Fighting |
|
30 | 30 | 100% |
| L1 | Horn Attack | Normal |
|
25 | 65 | 100% |
| L1 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| L1 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| L1 | Flatter | Dark |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| L1 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L1 | Leer | Normal |
|
30 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L1 | Peck | Flying |
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Focus Energy | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
Tutor Moves
Nidoking can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | Ground |
|
10 | 70 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch | Normal |
|
20 | 80 | 85% |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | Normal |
|
5 | 120 | 75% |
| TM02 | Pay Day | Normal |
|
20 | 40 | 100% |
| TM03 | Fire Punch | Fire |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM04 | Ice Punch | Ice |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch | Electric |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM15 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM23 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | Ice |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TM31 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | Water |
|
15 | 35 | 85% |
| TM37 | Beat Up | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM43 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | Rock |
|
15 | 60 | 95% |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb | Ground |
|
15 | 35 | 85% |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TM54 | Rock Blast | Rock |
|
10 | 25 | 90% |
| TM59 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM64 | Avalanche | Ice |
|
10 | 60 | 100% |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM74 | Venoshock | Poison |
|
10 | 65 | 100% |
| TM76 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM77 | Hex | Ghost |
|
10 | 65 | 100% |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM96 | Smart Strike | Steel |
|
10 | 70 | — |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground |
|
10 | 75 | 100% |
| TR01 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | Fire |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR04 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR06 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR09 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TR10 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TR13 | Focus Energy | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
| TR15 | Fire Blast | Fire |
|
5 | 110 | 85% |
| TR17 | Amnesia | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR24 | Outrage | Dragon |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR28 | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR35 | Uproar | Normal |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR37 | Taunt | Dark |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TR39 | Superpower | Fighting |
|
5 | 120 | 100% |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TR62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon |
|
10 | 85 | 100% |
| TR64 | Focus Blast | Fighting |
|
5 | 120 | 70% |
| TR67 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR75 | Stone Edge | Rock |
|
5 | 100 | 80% |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR78 | Sludge Wave | Poison |
|
10 | 95 | 100% |
| TR87 | Drill Run | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 95% |
| TR91 | Venom Drench | Poison |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TR94 | High Horsepower | Ground |
|
10 | 95 | 95% |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | Dark |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR99 | Body Press | Fighting |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve | Thrash | Normal |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| L1 | Thrash | Normal |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| L1 | Supersonic | Normal |
|
20 | — | 55% |
| L1 | Counter | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Leer | Normal |
|
30 | — | 100% |
| L1 | Peck | Flying |
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Focus Energy | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
| L1 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L55 | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | Normal |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM02 | Taunt | Dark |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM03 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM05 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM07 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM08 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM09 | Reflect | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM10 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM12 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM13 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM17 | Dragon Tail | Dragon |
|
10 | 60 | 90% |
| TM19 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM23 | Thunder Punch | Electric |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM26 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TM27 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM31 | Fire Punch | Fire |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM34 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon |
|
10 | 85 | 100% |
| TM35 | Ice Punch | Ice |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM36 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM37 | Flamethrower | Fire |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM38 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TM39 | Outrage | Dragon |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| TM41 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM43 | Shadow Ball | Ghost |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM46 | Fire Blast | Fire |
|
5 | 110 | 85% |
| TM47 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM48 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM49 | Superpower | Fighting |
|
5 | 120 | 100% |
| TM51 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TM52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM55 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM56 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM57 | Pay Day | Normal |
|
20 | 40 | 100% |
| TM58 | Drill Run | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 95% |
| TM60 | Megahorn | Bug |
|
10 | 120 | 85% |