Pokédex - Nidoking (Yellow Version)
![[Picture of Nidoking]](../pictures/yellow/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
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
French
Nidoking - Pokémon Perceur
Ses charges sont dévastatrices grâce à sa peau d'acier. Ses cornes percent même le diamant.
German
Nidoking - Bohrer
Die Haut dieses POKéMON ist so hart wie Stahl. Mit seinen Hörnern kann es sogar Diamanten spalten.
Spanish
Nidoking - Pokémon Taladro
Duro como el acero, posee una poderosa carga. Sus cuernos son tan duros como el diamante
Italian
Nidoking - Pokémon Trapano
IL suo corpo è ricoperto da una pelle dura come l'acciaio. Con le corna può spaccare anche i diamanti.
Japanese
ニドキング (NIDOKINGU) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
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. )
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 9 18 5% Land ROUTE 23 41-44 30% Land SAFARI ZONE 32 10% Land SAFARI ZONE 23 10% Land
Area Map
Nidoking's Nest
Moves Learned
Yellow 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 |
| 12 | Double Kick | FIGHTING | 30 | 255 | 30 |
| 23 | Thrash | NORMAL | 90 | 255 | 20 |
What moves can Nidoking learn in Pokémon Yellow?
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