Pokédex - Nidoking
Basic Information
National Number: | #034 |
Johto | #100 |
Hoenn | #232 |
New Pokédex | #100 |
Height | 1.4 m (4'7") |
Weight | 62.0 kg (136.7 lb) |
Footprint | |
Body Form | |
Type | POISON / GROUND |
Habitat | Grassland |
Color | Purple |
Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
Base Experience | 223 |
Gender Rate | Always male |
Friendship | 70 |
Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
Egg Groups | Monster, Field |
Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 3 |
Abilities | Poison Point, Rivalry |
Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Sheer Force |
Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
HP | 81 |
Attack | 92 |
Defense | 77 |
Speed | 85 |
Special Attack | 85 |
Special Defense | 75 |
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:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 13 (No Mass Outbreak) 23 20% Land ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land ROUTE 14 23 20% Land ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land ROUTE 15 23 20% Land ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land
HeartGold Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 13 23 20% Land ROUTE 13 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land ROUTE 14 23 20% Land ROUTE 14 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land ROUTE 15 23 20% Land ROUTE 15 (Without Special Sound) 23 10% Land
Platinum Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar) 27-28 11% Land Route 221 (With Poké Radar) 31 11% Land
Pearl Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar) 21-22 20% Land Route 221 (With Poké Radar) 29 20% Land
Diamond Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar) 22 2% Land Route 221 (With Poké Radar) 30 2% Land
Emerald Version
Not found in this version.
LeafGreen Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 31 5% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 5% Land
FireRed Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 31 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 33 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 10% 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:
Level Chance Method WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod) 6 35% Fishing WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod) 6 35% Fishing WHIRL ISLANDS (Good Rod) 6 35% Fishing ROUTE 45 (Super Rod) 8 10% Fishing ROUTE 13 (Morning, Day) 23 30% Land ROUTE 14 (Morning, Day) 26 30% Land ROUTE 15 (Morning, Day) 23 30% Land
Silver Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 13 23 30% Land ROUTE 14 23 30% Land ROUTE 15 23 30% Land
Gold Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 13 23 30% Land ROUTE 14 23 30% Land ROUTE 15 23 30% Land
Yellow Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 9 18 5% Land ROUTE 23 41-44 30% Land SAFARI ZONE 32 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 23 10% Land
Blue Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 30 5% Land SAFARI ZONE 31 5% Land Special method: Game Corner prize (Level 17, 1200 coins)
Red Version
Obtained by evolving Nidorino, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 33 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 33 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 31 10% Land
What moves can Nidoking learn?
Nidoking can learn the following moves:
- 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♂)
- 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♂)
- Level 43
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- 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♂)
- 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♂)
- 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♂)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- 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♂)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
- 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♂)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- 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♂)
- 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♂)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 23
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 35
What moves can Nidoking learn in the Game Boy games?
Nidoking can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11 (as Nidorino)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08 (as Nidorino)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 1
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 23
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)