Pokédex - Nidoking (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Nidoking]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/34.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #034 |
| New Pokédex | #100 |
| Height | 1.4 m (4'7") |
| Weight | 62.0 kg (136.7 lb) |
| Type | POISON / GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Nidoking]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAANElEQVQ4y2NgwA/+QzHJ4D8OTJFmogz5TyQepC74TyIehAZQJRYG3gCK0wFV8gJVciPRAACyGH2DWb036gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 195 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Always male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Nidoking
| HP | 81 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special Attack | 85 |
| Special Defense | 75 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Nidoking - Drill Pokémon
It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
French
Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur
Il utilise tous ses membres pour attaquer sans répit. Il préfère combattre en étant collé à l'ennemi.
German
Nidoking - Bohrer
Es greift mit seinen kräftigen Armen, Beinen und dem Schwanz an. Handgemenge sind seine Spezialität.
Spanish
Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro
Está dotado de fornidas extremi- dades y gruesa cola. Fulmina a su enemigo arreme- tiendo contra él.
Italian
Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano
Colpisce violentemente con la forte coda e gli arti possenti. La sua specialità sono le mischie.
Japanese
ニドキング (NIDOKINGU) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
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. )
Evolutions (When Nidoking Evolves)
- Evolves from Nidorino if Moon Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Nidoking)
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
Area Map
Nidoking's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 242 | 35 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 255 | 25 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | 30 | 255 | 30 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 | 76 | g |
| 23 | Thrash | NORMAL | 90 | 255 | 20 | 0 | fg |
What moves can Nidoking learn in Pokémon Crystal?
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