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National No. 34

Nidoking

Drill Pokémon

Poison
Terrestrial
Generation I
1.4 m Size
62 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0034
Nidoking

Description

It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.

Abilities

Ability 1

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Ability 2

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.4 m / 4'59"
Weight 62 kg / 136.69 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 227
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster / Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 100% / Female: 0%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Nidoking
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Nidoking
French Nidoking
German Nidoking
Spanish Nidoking
Italian Nidoking
Japanese ニドキング Nidoking
Korean 니드킹 Nidoking
Chinese 尼多王 Nèihdōwòhng · Níduōwáng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.

30 descriptions 4 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Nidoran♂
Nidoran♂
Nº032
Nidorino
Nidorino
Nº033 Nidoran♂ · Lv. 16
Nidoking
Nidoking
Nº034 Nidorino · Moon Stone

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Nidoking

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
81
-
141 - 188
272 - 366
Attack
102
+3 EV
96 - 169
188 - 333
Defense
77
-
73 - 141
143 - 278
Sp Attack.
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense Esp.
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Speed
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
505
+3 EV
-
-
Life
81
Lv 50: 141 - 188 Lv 100: 272 - 366
At. +3 EV
102
Lv 50: 96 - 169 Lv 100: 188 - 333
Df.
77
Lv 50: 73 - 141 Lv 100: 143 - 278
At. Esp.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df. Esp.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Vel.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +3 EV
505

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Horn Attack No.30 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Thrash No.37 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Double Kick No.24 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Peck No.64 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Megahorn No.224 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 85%
Earth Power No.414 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Chip Away No.498 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 23
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Counter No.68 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Toxic No.92 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Flatter No.260 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Fury Attack No.31 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Helping Hand No.270 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Toxic Spikes No.390 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Sludge Wave No.482 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 100%