Pokédex - Nidoking (Red Version)
![[Picture of Nidoking]](../pictures/redblue/front/34.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #034 |
| Pokédex | #034 |
| Height | 1.4 m (4'7") |
| Weight | 62.0 kg (136.7 lb) |
| Type | POISON / GROUND |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 195 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Nidoking
| HP | 81 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special | 75 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Nidoking - Drill Pokémon
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey`s bones.
French
Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur
Sa queue est une arme redoutable, il s'en sert pour attraper sa proie et lui broyer les os.
German
Nidoking - Bohrer
Dieses POKéMON benutzt im Kampf seinen kräftigen Schwanz, um damit Gegner K.O. zu schlagen.
Spanish
Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro
Usa su potente cola en combate para aplastar y oprimir a su presa. Después le rompe los huesos.
Italian
Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano
In lotta usa la potente coda per colpire e stritolare la preda, poi le rompe le ossa.
Japanese
ニドキング (NIDOKINGU) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
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. )
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 SAFARI ZONE 33 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 30 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 33 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 31 10% Land
Area Map
Nidoking's Nest
Moves Learned
Red Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 242 | 35 |
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 255 | 25 |
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 |
| 1 | Thrash | NORMAL | 90 | 255 | 20 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 255 | 25 |
| 14 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 |
| 23 | Thrash | NORMAL | 90 | 255 | 20 |
What moves can Nidoking learn in Pokémon Red?
Nidoking can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11 (as Nidorino)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 1
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 23