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Basic Information

[Picture of Nidoking]

National Number:#034
Johto#100
Hoenn#232
New Pokédex#100
Height1.4 m (4'7")
Weight62.0 kg (136.7 lb)
Footprint[Footprint of Nidoking]
Body Form[Form 2]
TypePOISON / GROUND
HabitatGrassland
ColorPurple
Starting Catch Rate45
Base Experience223
Gender RateAlways male
Friendship70
Growth RateParabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points)
Egg GroupsMonster, Field
Steps to Hatch Egg5120
Base Stat Points (EVs) GivenAttack: 3
AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry
Hidden (Dream World) AbilitiesSheer Force
Items in Wild PokémonNo items.

Race Values ("Base Stats")

HP81
Attack92
Defense77
Speed85
Special Attack85
Special Defense75

Evolutions (When Nidoking Evolves)

No evolutions.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Nidoking)

White Version

Not found in this version.

Black Version

Not found in this version.

SoulSilver Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 13 (No Mass Outbreak)2320%Land
ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 142320%Land
ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 152320%Land
ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land

HeartGold Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 132320%Land
ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 142320%Land
ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land
ROUTE 152320%Land
ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound)2310%Land

Platinum Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)27-2811%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)3111%Land

Pearl Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)21-2220%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)2920%Land

Diamond Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar)222%Land
Route 221 (With Poké Radar)302%Land

Emerald Version

Not found in this version.

LeafGreen Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
SAFARI ZONE315%Land
SAFARI ZONE305%Land

FireRed Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
SAFARI ZONE3110%Land
SAFARI ZONE3310%Land
SAFARI ZONE3010%Land
SAFARI ZONE3010%Land

Sapphire Version

Not found in this version.

Ruby Version

Not found in this version.

Crystal Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod)635%Fishing
WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod)635%Fishing
WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod)635%Fishing
ROUTE 45 (Super Rod)810%Fishing
ROUTE 13 (Morning, Day)2330%Land
ROUTE 14 (Morning, Day)2630%Land
ROUTE 15 (Morning, Day)2330%Land

Silver Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 132330%Land
ROUTE 142330%Land
ROUTE 152330%Land

Gold Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 132330%Land
ROUTE 142330%Land
ROUTE 152330%Land

Yellow Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 9185%Land
ROUTE 2341-4430%Land
SAFARI ZONE3210%Land
SAFARI ZONE2310%Land

Blue Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
SAFARI ZONE305%Land
SAFARI ZONE315%Land

Special method: Game Corner prize (Level 17, 1200 coins)

Red Version

Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:

 LevelChanceMethod
SAFARI ZONE3310%Land
SAFARI ZONE3010%Land
SAFARI ZONE3310%Land
SAFARI ZONE3110%Land

What moves can Nidoking learn?

Nidoking can learn the following moves:

AmnesiaRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Aqua TailPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Attract
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Nidoran♂)
AvalancheBefore Black/White: TM72
Beat UpRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Blizzard
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14 (as Nidoran♂)
Body Slam
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Captivate
ConfusionRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Counter
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (II) (with Hidden Ability) (as Nidoran♂)
Cut
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01 (as Nidoran♂)
Defense Curl
Dig
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28 (as Nidoran♂)
DisableRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Double Kick
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 12 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9 (as Nidoran♂)
Double Team
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Nidoran♂)
Double-Edge
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Dragon PulseBefore Black/White: TM59
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Earth Power
  • Level 43
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Echoed Voice
Endure
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Facade
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Fire PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
FlamethrowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
Flatter
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 38 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 38 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33 (as Nidoran♂)
FlingTM56
Focus Energy
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 7 (as Nidoran♂)
Focus PunchBefore Black/White: TM01
Frustration
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Nidoran♂)
Fury Attack
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 34 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 20 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19 (as Nidoran♂)
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Head SmashHeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Headbutt
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Helping Hand
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 26 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Hidden Power
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Nidoran♂)
Hone Claws
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM01
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM01 (as Nidorino)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM01 (as Nidoran♂)
Horn Attack
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 23 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21 (as Nidoran♂)
Horn Drill
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 53 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 58 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45 (as Nidoran♂)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Ice Beam
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13 (as Nidoran♂)
Ice PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Icy Wind
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Iron Tail
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Leer
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Nidoran♂)
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
MegahornDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 58
Mimic
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Mud-Slap
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Natural Gift
  • Before Black/White: TM83
  • Before Black/White: TM83 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Black/White: TM83 (as Nidoran♂)
OutragePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Peck
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Nidoran♂)
Poison Jab
Poison Sting
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 18 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13 (as Nidoran♂)
Poison TailBlack/White Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
Protect
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Nidoran♂)
QuashTM60
Rain Dance
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Nidoran♂)
Rest
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Nidoran♂)
Return
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Nidoran♂)
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Rock ClimbBefore Black/White: HM08
Rock Slide
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock Smash
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM94 (as Nidorino)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: TM94 (as Nidoran♂)
Round
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret Power
  • Before Black/White: TM43
  • Before Black/White: TM43 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Black/White: TM43 (as Nidoran♂)
Seismic Toss
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Shadow Claw
Shock Wave
  • Before Black/White: TM34
  • Before Black/White: TM34 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Black/White: TM34 (as Nidoran♂)
Sleep Talk
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82 (as Nidoran♂)
Sludge Bomb
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Nidoran♂)
Snore
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Stealth RockBefore Black/White: TM76
Strength
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04 (as Nidoran♂)
Substitute
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Nidoran♂)
Sucker Punch
  • Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Sunny Day
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Nidoran♂)
Super Fang
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Nidoran♂)
SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SupersonicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Nidorino)
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Nidoran♂)
Take DownRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Nidoran♂)
TauntTM12
Thief
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46 (as Nidoran♂)
Thrash
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 23
  • Black/White Versions and Later: Level 35
Thunder
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25 (as Nidoran♂)
ThunderPunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Thunderbolt
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Nidoran♂)
Toxic
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Nidorino)
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Nidoran♂)
Toxic Spikes
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Venoshock
Water Pulse
  • Before Black/White: TM03
  • Before Black/White: TM03 (as Nidorino)
  • Before Black/White: TM03 (as Nidoran♂)
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05

What moves can Nidoking learn in the Game Boy games?

Nidoking can learn the following moves:

Attract
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM45
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM45 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM45 (as Nidoran♂)
Bide
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM34
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM34 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM34 (as Nidoran♂)
Blizzard
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14 (as Nidoran♂)
Body Slam
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM08
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM08 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM08 (as Nidoran♂)
BubbleBeam
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11 (as Nidorino)
Counter
Curse
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM03
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM03 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM03 (as Nidoran♂)
Defense Curl
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40 (as Nidoran♂)
Detect
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM43
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM43 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM43 (as Nidoran♂)
Double Kick
  • Red/Blue: Level 50 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue: Level 43 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Yellow: Level 12
  • Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 12 (as Nidorino)
  • Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 12 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
Double Team
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32 (as Nidoran♂)
Double-Edge
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Nidoran♂)
DynamicPunchGold/Silver; Crystal: TM01
EarthquakeRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM26
Endure
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM20
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM20 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM20 (as Nidoran♂)
Fire BlastRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM38
Fire PunchGold/Silver; Crystal: TM48
FissureRed/Blue; Yellow: TM27
FlamethrowerCrystal: Move Tutor
Focus Energy
Frustration
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21 (as Nidoran♂)
Fury Attack
Fury CutterGold/Silver; Crystal: TM49
Headbutt
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM02
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM02 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM02 (as Nidoran♂)
Hidden Power
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10 (as Nidoran♂)
Horn Attack
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 8
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 1 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 8 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 8 (as Nidoran♂)
Horn Drill
Hyper BeamRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM15
Ice Beam
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM13
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM13 (as Nidorino)
  • Crystal: Move Tutor
  • Crystal: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
Ice PunchGold/Silver; Crystal: TM33
Icy WindGold/Silver; Crystal: TM16
Iron Tail
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM23
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM23 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM23 (as Nidoran♂)
Leer
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1 (as Nidoran♂)
Lovely KissGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY (as Nidoran♂)
Mega KickRed/Blue; Yellow: TM05
Mega PunchRed/Blue; Yellow: TM01
Mimic
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM31
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM31 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM31 (as Nidoran♂)
Morning SunGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY (as Nidoran♂)
Mud-Slap
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM31
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM31 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM31 (as Nidoran♂)
Pay DayRed/Blue; Yellow: TM16
Poison Sting
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
  • Red/Blue: Level 14
  • Red/Blue: Level 14 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue: Level 14 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 19 (as Nidorino)
  • Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 17 (as Nidoran♂)
Protect
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM17
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM17 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM17 (as Nidoran♂)
Rage
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM20
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM20 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM20 (as Nidoran♂)
Rain Dance
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18 (as Nidoran♂)
Reflect
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM33
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM33 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM33 (as Nidoran♂)
Rest
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44 (as Nidoran♂)
Return
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM27
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM27 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM27 (as Nidoran♂)
RoarGold/Silver; Crystal: TM05
Rock SlideRed/Blue; Yellow: TM48
Rock Smash
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08 (as Nidorino)
SandstormGold/Silver; Crystal: TM37
Seismic TossRed/Blue; Yellow: TM19
Shadow BallGold/Silver; Crystal: TM30
Skull Bash
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Nidoran♂)
Sleep Talk
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35 (as Nidoran♂)
Snore
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM13
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM13 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM13 (as Nidoran♂)
Strength
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM04
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM04 (as Nidorino)
SubmissionRed/Blue; Yellow: TM17
Substitute
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Nidoran♂)
Sunny Day
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM11
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM11 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM11 (as Nidoran♂)
SurfRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03
Swagger
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM34
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM34 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM34 (as Nidoran♂)
Sweet KissGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY (as Nidoran♂)
Tackle
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1 (as Nidoran♂)
Take Down
Thief
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM46
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM46 (as Nidorino)
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM46 (as Nidoran♂)
Thrash
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 1
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 23
Thunder
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM25
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM25 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM25 (as Nidoran♂)
ThunderPunchGold/Silver; Crystal: TM41
Thunderbolt
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM24
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM24 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM24 (as Nidoran♂)
  • Crystal: Move Tutor
  • Crystal: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
  • Crystal: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Toxic
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06 (as Nidorino)
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06 (as Nidoran♂)
Water Gun
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM12
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: TM12 (as Nidorino)

Pokédex Entries

English

Nidoking - Drill Pokémon

  • Black: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • White: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • 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.
  • Platinum: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Diamond: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Pearl: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
  • Emerald: A NIDOKING's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
  • FireRed: It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
  • LeafGreen: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
  • Ruby: NIDOKING's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this POKéMON goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
  • Sapphire: NIDOKING's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this POKéMON goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
  • Crystal: It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
  • Gold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
  • Silver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
  • Yellow: Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
  • Red/Blue: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey`s bones.

French

Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur

  • HeartGold: Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
  • SoulSilver: Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
  • Platinum: Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
  • Diamond: Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
  • Pearl: Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
  • Emerald: Son épaisse queue est d'une puissance incroyable. En un seul coup, il peut renverser une tour métallique. Lorsqu'il se déchaîne, plus rien ne peut l'arrêter.
  • FireRed: On le reconnaît facilement grâce à sa peau dure comme de la pierre ainsi qu'à sa grosse corne pleine de poison.
  • LeafGreen: Sa queue est une arme redoutable, il s'en sert pour attraper sa proie et lui broyer les os.
  • Ruby: L'épaisse queue de NIDOKING est d'une puissance incroyable. En un seul coup, il peut renverser une tour métallique. Lorsque ce POKéMON se déchaîne, plus rien ne peut l'arrêter.
  • Sapphire: L'épaisse queue de NIDOKING est d'une puissance incroyable. En un seul coup, il peut renverser une tour métallique. Lorsque ce POKéMON se déchaîne, plus rien ne peut l'arrêter.
  • Crystal: Il utilise tous ses membres pour attaquer sans répit. Il préfère combattre en étant collé à l'ennemi.
  • Gold: Il bouscule ses ennemis de sa puissante queue et les charge ensuite pour les écraser au sol.
  • Silver: Si elle enserre un ennemi, sa queue redoutable peut briser sa colonne vertébrale comme un biscuit sec.
  • Yellow: Ses charges sont dévastatrices grâce à sa peau d'acier. Ses cornes percent même le diamant.
  • Red/Blue: Sa queue est une arme redoutable, il s'en sert pour attraper sa proie et lui broyer les os.

German

Nidoking - Bohrer

  • HeartGold: Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
  • SoulSilver: Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
  • Platinum: Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
  • Diamond: Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
  • Pearl: Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
  • Emerald: Sein Schweif ist enorm stark. Mit einer Bewegung kann es einen metallenen Sende- mast zum Einsturz bringen. Wenn es in Rage gerät, ist es nur schwer aufzuhalten.
  • FireRed: Seine steinharte Haut und sein ausge- prägtes Horn sind seine Markenzeichen. Achte auf das Horn, denn es enthält Gift.
  • LeafGreen: Dieses POKéMON benutzt im Kampf seinen kräftigen Schwanz, um damit Gegner K.O. zu schlagen.
  • Ruby: NIDOKINGs Schweif ist enorm stark. Mit einer Bewegung kann es einen metalle- nen Sendemast zum Einsturz bringen. Wenn es in Rage gerät, ist es nur schwer aufzuhalten.
  • Sapphire: NIDOKINGs Schweif ist enorm stark. Mit einer Bewegung kann es einen metallenen Sendemast zum Einsturz bringen. Wenn es in Rage gerät, ist es nur schwer aufzuhalten.
  • Crystal: Es greift mit seinen kräftigen Armen, Beinen und dem Schwanz an. Handgemenge sind seine Spezialität.
  • Gold: Es greift zuerst mit dem Schwanz an. Weicht sein Gegner aus, greift es mit seinem Körper an.
  • Silver: Sein Schwanz ist sehr stark. Wi- ckelt es einen Gegner ein, kann es mühelos sein Rückgrat brechen.
  • Yellow: Die Haut dieses POKéMON ist so hart wie Stahl. Mit seinen Hörnern kann es sogar Diamanten spalten.
  • Red/Blue: Dieses POKéMON benutzt im Kampf seinen kräftigen Schwanz, um damit Gegner K.O. zu schlagen.

Spanish

Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro

  • HeartGold: Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
  • SoulSilver: Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
  • Platinum: Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
  • Diamond: Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
  • Pearl: Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
  • Emerald: La gruesa cola de NIDOKING resulta destructora. Con agitarla una vez, puede tumbar hasta una torre de transmisión. Cuando se desboca, no hay quien lo pare.
  • FireRed: Es fácil reconocerlo por tener una dura piel y un gran cuerno lleno de peligrosísimo veneno.
  • LeafGreen: Usa la potente cola en combate para aplastar y oprimir a su presa. Después le rompe los huesos.
  • Ruby: La gruesa cola de NIDOKING encierra una fuerza realmente destructora. Con una vez que la agite, es capaz de tumbar una torre metálica de transmisión. Una vez que este POKéMON se desboca, no hay quien lo pare.
  • Sapphire: La gruesa cola de NIDOKING encierra una fuerza realmente destructora. Con una vez que la agite, es capaz de tumbar una torre metálica de transmisión. Una vez que este POKéMON se desboca, no hay quien lo pare.
  • Crystal: Está dotado de fornidas extremi- dades y gruesa cola. Fulmina a su enemigo arreme- tiendo contra él.
  • Gold: Mueve su cola en combate. Si su enemigo queda atontado, le embiste con su robusto cuerpo.
  • Silver: Su cola es gruesa y potente. Si atrapa al enemigo con ella, podría romperle la columna.
  • Yellow: Duro como el acero, posee una poderosa carga. Sus cuernos son tan duros como el diamante
  • Red/Blue: Usa su potente cola en combate para aplastar y oprimir a su presa. Después le rompe los huesos.

Italian

Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano

  • HeartGold: Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del telefono come fosse un fiammifero.
  • SoulSilver: Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del telefono come fosse un fiammifero.
  • Platinum: Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del te- lefono come se fosse un fiammifero.
  • Diamond: Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del te- lefono come se fosse un fiammifero.
  • Pearl: Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del te- lefono come se fosse un fiammifero.
  • Emerald: La possente coda di NIDOKING ha un potere tale da abbattere un pilone metallico con un solo colpo. Quando si scatena non c'è modo di fermare la sua furia.
  • FireRed: Lo si riconosce dalla pelle durissima e dal corno particolarmente allungato, che contiene sostanze velenose.
  • LeafGreen: In lotta usa la potente coda per colpire e stritolare la preda, poi le rompe le ossa.
  • Ruby: La possente coda di NIDOKING è dotata di un enorme potere distruttivo. Con un solo colpo riesce ad abbattere un pilone metallico. Quando si scatena non c'è modo di fermare la sua furia.
  • Sapphire: La possente coda di NIDOKING è dotata di un enorme potere distruttivo. Con un solo colpo riesce ad abbattere un pilone metallico. Quando si scatena non c'è modo di fermare la sua furia.
  • Crystal: Colpisce violentemente con la forte coda e gli arti possenti. La sua specialità sono le mischie.
  • Gold: In battaglia fa girare la coda. Se il nemico tenten- na, lo carica con il suo fisico possente.
  • Silver: Ha una coda spessa e potente. Se avvolge un nemico, può facilmente spezzargli la spina dorsale.
  • Yellow: IL suo corpo è ricoperto da una pelle dura come l'acciaio. Con le corna può spaccare anche i diamanti.
  • Red/Blue: In lotta usa la potente coda per colpire e stritolare la preda, poi le rompe le ossa.

Japanese

ニドキング - ドリルポケモン (NIDOKINGU - DORIRUPOKEMON)

  • HeartGold: しっぽのいちげきはでんちゅうを まるでマッチぼうのように まっぷたつにへしおってしまう。 (Shipponoichigekihadenchuuwo marudeMACCHIbounoyouni mapputatsuniheshiotteshimau.)
  • SoulSilver: しっぽのいちげきはでんちゅうを まるでマッチぼうのように まっぷたつにへしおってしまう。 (Shipponoichigekihadenchuuwo marudeMACCHIbounoyouni mapputatsuniheshiotteshimau.)
  • Platinum: しっぽのいちげきはでんちゅうを まるでマッチぼうのように まっぷたつにへしおってしまう。 (Shipponoichigekihadenchuuwo marudeMACCHIbounoyouni mapputatsuniheshiotteshimau.)
  • Diamond: しっぽの いちげきは でんちゅうを まるで マッチぼうのように まっぷたつに へしおってしまう。 (Shippono ichigekiha denchuuwo marude MACCHIbounoyouni mapputatsuni heshiotteshimau.)
  • Pearl: しっぽの いちげきは でんちゅうを まるで マッチぼうのように まっぷたつに へしおってしまう。 (Shippono ichigekiha denchuuwo marude MACCHIbounoyouni mapputatsuni heshiotteshimau.)
  • Emerald: ふとい しっぽの ひとふりは がんじょうな てっとうも へしおる すさまじい はかいりょく。 いちど あばれだすと てが つけられない。 (Futoi shippono hitofuriha ganjouna tettoumo heshioru susamajii hakairyoku. Ichido abaredasuto tega tsukerarenai.)
  • FireRed: いしのように かたい ひふと ながく のびた ツノが とくちょう。 ツノには どくもあるので ちゅうい。 (Ishinoyouni katai hifuto nagaku nobita TSUNOga tokuchou. TSUNOniha dokumoarunode chuui.)
  • LeafGreen: ふとい しっぽを ふりまわして あいてを しめつける。そして せぼねを へしおって しまう。 (Futoi shippowo furimawashite aitewo shimetsukeru.Soshite sebonewo heshiotte shimau.)
  • Ruby: ふとい しっぽの ひとふりは がんじょうな てっとうも へしおる すさまじい はかいりょく。 いちど あばれだすと てが つけられない。 (Futoi shippono hitofuriha ganjouna tettoumo heshioru susamajii hakairyoku. Ichido abaredasuto tega tsukerarenai.)
  • Sapphire: ふとい しっぽの ひとふりは がんじょうな てっとうも へしおる すさまじい はかいりょく。 いちど あばれだすと てが つけられない。 (Futoi shippono hitofuriha ganjouna tettoumo heshioru susamajii hakairyoku. Ichido abaredasuto tega tsukerarenai.)
  • Crystal: こうふん しやすい せいかく。 てきに きづくと ツノをつきだし いっきに とびかかってくる。 (Koufun shiyasui seikaku. Tekini kidukuto TSUNOwotsukidashi ikkini tobikakattekuru.)
  • Gold: はったつした みみたてて まわりの けはいさぐる。 なにかあると すぐに とびかかる。 (Hattatsushita mimitatete mawarino kehaisaguru. Nanikaaruto suguni tobikakaru.)
  • Silver: おこりっぼい せいかくで こうふんすると ツノつきさし もうどくながしこんでくる。 (Okoribboi seikakude koufunsuruto TSUNOtsukisashi moudokunagashikondekuru.)
  • Yellow: あたまにある ツノの どくそは つきさしたときの しょうげきで にじみでる しくみだ。 (Atamaniaru TSUNOno dokusoha tsukisashitatokino shougekide nijimideru shikumida.)
  • Red/Green: いしのように かたい ひふと ながく のびた ツノが とくちょう。 ツノには どくもあるので ちゅうい。 (Ishinoyouni katai hifuto nagaku nobita TSUNOga tokuchou. TSUNOniha dokumoarunode chuui.)
  • Blue: ふとい しっぼを ふリまわして あいてを しめつける。そして せぼねを ヘしおって しまう。やどかリ (Futoi shibbowo fuRImawashite aitewo shimetsukeru.Soshite sebonewo HEshiotte shimau.YadokaRI)

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