Pokédex - Nidoking (Diamond Version)
![[Picture of Nidoking]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/34.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #034 |
| Height1 | 1.4 m (4'7") |
| Weight2 | 62.0 kg (136.7 lb) |
| Type3 | POISON4 / GROUND5 |
| Footprint6 | ![[Footprint of Nidoking]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAANElEQVQ4y2NgwA/+QzHJ4D8OTJFmogz5TyQepC74TyIehAZQJRYG3gCK0wFV8gJVciPRAACyGH2DWb036gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color7 | Purple |
| Body Form8 | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate9 | 45 |
| Base Experience10 | 195 |
| Growth Rate11 | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate12 | Always male |
| Friendship13 | 70 |
| Egg Groups14 | Monster, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg15 | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon16 | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given17 | Attack: 3 |
| Abilities18 | Poison Point, Rivalry |
Race Values ("Base Stats")19
View detailed stat info for Nidoking20
| HP | 81 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special Attack | 85 |
| Special Defense | 75 |
Pokédex Entries21
English
Nidoking - Drill Pokémon
One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
French
Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur
Un coup de sa puissante queue peut briser un poteau téléphonique comme une allumette.
German
Nidoking - Bohrer
Ein Schlag mit seinem gewaltigen Schweif kann einen Telegrafen- masten knicken wie ein Streichholz.
Spanish
Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro
Un golpe de su poderosa cola puede partir un poste de teléfono como si fuese una cerilla.
Italian
Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano
Con un solo colpo della potente coda può abbattere un palo del te- lefono come se fosse un fiammifero.
Japanese
ニドキング (NIDOKINGU) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
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. )
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 Valor Lakefront (With Poké Radar) 22 2% Land Route 221 (With Poké Radar) 30 2% Land
Moves Learned
Diamond Version22
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 23 | Thrash | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Random opposing Pokémon | abef |
| 43 | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 58 | Megahorn | BUG | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Nidoking learn in Pokémon Diamond?
Nidoking can learn the following moves:
Aqua TailPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
AvalancheTM72
Brick BreakTM31
Counter
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move26 (as Nidoran♂)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (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♂)
Dragon PulseTM59
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Earth Power
- Level 43
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Fire PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
FlamethrowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
FlingTM56
Focus BlastTM52
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 PunchTM01
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga ImpactTM68
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: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Ice PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
MegahornDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 58
OutragePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
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♂)
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Rock ClimbHM08
Rock Slide
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock TombTM39
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Stealth RockTM76
Stone EdgeTM71
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 Move29 (as Nidoran♂)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidorino)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Nidoran♂)
SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
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♂)
TauntTM12
ThrashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 23
ThunderPunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TormentTM41
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05