Pokédex - Nidoking (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Nidoking]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/34.png)
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 swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
French
Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur
Il bouscule ses ennemis de sa puissante queue et les charge ensuite pour les écraser au sol.
German
Nidoking - Bohrer
Es greift zuerst mit dem Schwanz an. Weicht sein Gegner aus, greift es mit seinem Körper an.
Spanish
Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro
Mueve su cola en combate. Si su enemigo queda atontado, le embiste con su robusto cuerpo.
Italian
Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano
In battaglia fa girare la coda. Se il nemico tenten- na, lo carica con il suo fisico possente.
Japanese
ニドキング (NIDOKINGU) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
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. )
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 ROUTE 13 23 30% Land ROUTE 14 23 30% Land ROUTE 15 23 30% Land
Area Map
Nidoking's Nest
Moves Learned
Gold 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 Gold?
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