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|name='''Nidoking'''
  
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|jname=(ニドキング ''Nidokingu'')
  
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|image=Nidoking.png
  
 
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|evofrom=Nidorino
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|gen=Generation I
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|evofrom=[[Nidorino]]
  
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|evointo=None
  
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|gen=[[Generation I]]
  
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|pronun=<math>NEE-doh-king</math>
  
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|hp=81
  
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|atk=92
  
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|def=77
  
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|satk=85
  
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|sdef=75
  
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|spd=85
  
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|total=495
  
 
|species=Drill Pokémon
  
|species=Drill Pokémon
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|egg1=Field
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|type={{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}}
  
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|egg2=Monster
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|height=<span class="explain" title="1.4 m">4'07"</span>
  
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|body=06
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="62.0kg">136.7 lbs.</span>
  
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|type=Poison
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|ability=[[Poison Point]]<br>[[Rivalry]]<br>[[Sheer Force]] (Dream World)
  
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|type2=Ground
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|color=<span style="color:purple;">'''Purple'''</span>
  
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|imheight=4'07"
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|gender=<span class="male">100% ♂</span>
  
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|metheight=1.4 m
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|1=[[File:032.gif|Is not evolved.]][[File:033.gif|Evolves from Nidoran. Level 16.]][[File:034.gif|Evolves from Nidorino. Use Moon Stone.]]
  
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|imweight=136.7 lbs.
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|metweight=62.0 kg
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'''Nidoking''' (Japanese: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidokingu'') is a {{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the male counterpart to [[Nidoqueen]].
  
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|ability=[[Poison Point]]<br />[[Rivalry]]
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|dw=Sheer Force
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|color=Purple
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|male=100
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|evo=[[File:032.png|link=Nidoran♂]][[File:033.png|link=Nidorino]][[File:034.png]]}}
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'''Nidoking''' (Japanese: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidokingu'') is a {{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the male counterpart to [[Nidoqueen]].
   
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== Appearance ==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
 
Nidoking is a large purple Pokémon with a very large horn and large ears. It has a large bulky tail and it has one toed feet and three fingered hands.
  
Nidoking is a large purple Pokémon with a very large horn and large ears. It has a large bulky tail and it has one toed feet and three fingered hands.
   
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== Special abilities ==
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===Special abilities===
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Its abilities are [[Poison Point]] which may [[poison]] the foe 30% of the time when your [[Pokémon]] attacks it with a [[Physical]] kind of move. It can also have the ability [[Rivalry]], which increases Nidoking's Attack stat by 50% when fighting against Pokémon of the same gender, but halves it when fighting against Pokémon of the Opposite Gender. In Pokémon Black and White, Nidoking has an additional Special Ability, through the Dream World; Sheer Force. This ability states that Moves with a secondary effect (Status, Lowering opponent's stats) are increased in power by 33% but lose their secondary effect (i.e. Flamethrower would not cause burn).
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Its abilities are [[Poison Point]] which may [[Poisoned|poison]] the foe 30% of the time when your [[Pokémon]] attacks it with a [[Physical]] kind of move. It can also have the ability [[Rivalry]], which increases Nidoking's Attack stat by 50% when fighting against Pokémon of the same gender, but halves it when fighting against Pokémon of the Opposite Gender. In Pokémon Black and White, Nidoking has an additional Special Ability, through the Dream World; Sheer Force. This ability states that Moves with a secondary effect (Status, Lowering opponent's stats) are increased in power by 33% but lose their secondary effect (i.e. Flamethrower would not cause burn).
   
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== In the anime==
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==Evolution==
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[[File:Gary_Nidoking.png|thumb]]
  
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[[Gary]] has a Nidoking in the anime. Aside that, Nidoking makes many other appearances in the anime.
  
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== Evolution ==
  
 
'''Nidoking''' is the evolved form of [[Nidorino]] by use of a [[Evolution Stones|Moon Stone]]. Nidoking is the final evolution of Nidoran♂.
  
'''Nidoking''' is the evolved form of [[Nidorino]] by use of a [[Evolution Stones|Moon Stone]]. Nidoking is the final evolution of Nidoran♂.
   
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== Game info ==
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==Game info==
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=== Game locations ===
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===Game locations===
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{{Game Locations|
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{{Game Locations
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backcolor={{Poison}}|
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|type={{Poison}}
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|border={{Ground}}
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pokemon=Nidoking|
  
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redblue=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|redblue=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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rbrarity=None|
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|rbrarity=None
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yellow=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|yellow=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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yrarity=None|
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|yrarity=None
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goldsilver=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|goldsilver=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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gsrarity=None|
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|gsrarity=None
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crystal=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|crystal=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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crarity=None|
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|crarity=None
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rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
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|rubysapphire=[[Trade]]
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rsrarity=None|
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|rsrarity=None
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emerald=[[Trade]]|
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|emerald=[[Trade]]
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erarity=None|
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|erarity=None
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fireredleafgreen=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|fireredleafgreen=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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frlgrarity=None|
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|frlgrarity=None
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diamondpearl=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|diamondpearl=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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dprarity=None|
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|dprarity=None
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platinum=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|platinum=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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ptrarity=None|
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|ptrarity=None
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heartgoldsoulsilver=Evolve [[Nidorino]]|
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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hgssrarity=None|
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|hgssrarity=None
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blackwhite=Evolve [[Nidorino]] (White only)|
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|blackwhite=Evolve [[Nidorino]] (White only)
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bwrarity=None|
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|bwrarity=None
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|xy=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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|xyrarity=None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Trade]]
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
 
==== Side game locations ====
  
==== Side game locations ====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
{{Side Game Locations
 
|Pokemon=Nidoking
  
|Pokemon=Nidoking
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|backcolor={{Poison}}
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|type={{Poison}}
 
|Trozei=Endless Level 2, Forever Level 51, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
  
|Trozei=Endless Level 2, Forever Level 51, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
 
|PMD1=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
  
|PMD1=Evolve [[Nidorino]]
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=== Pokédex entries ===
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
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{{GenIPokédex|
  
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backcolor={{Poison}}|
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|type={{Poison}}
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|border={{Ground}}
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redblue=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.|
  
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|gen=I
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yellow=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.|
  
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gold=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.|
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|redblue=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
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silver=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.|
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|yellow=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
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|gold=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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crystal=It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.|
  
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|silver=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
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ruby=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.|
  
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|crystal=It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
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sapphire=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.|
  
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emerald=A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.|
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|ruby=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
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|sapphire=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
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firered=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.|
  
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|emerald=A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
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leafgreen=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.|
  
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|firered=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
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diamond=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.|
  
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pearl=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.|
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|leafgreen=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
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platinum=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.|
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|diamond=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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heartgold=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.|
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|pearl=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|platinum=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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soulsilver=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.|
  
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|heartgold=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
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black=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.|
 
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|soulsilver=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
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white=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.|
 
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|black 2 = One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|black=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|white 2 = One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|white=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|black 2=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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}}
  
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|white 2=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|x=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
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|y=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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|or=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
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|as=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.}}
   
 
=== Learnset ===
  
=== Learnset ===
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==== Generation I ====
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
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{{Main|Nidoking/Learnset Generation I}}
  
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Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Peck]]'''|35|100|35|Flying|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical|Cool|2|1}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Focus Energy]]'''|—|—|30|Normal|Status|Cool|1|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical|Smart|2|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Chip Away]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|Physical|Tough|6|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|Ground|Special|Beauty|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Megahorn]]'''|120|85|10|Bug|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Peck]]'''|35|100|35|Flying|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Focus Energy]]'''|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Chip Away]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|Ground|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Megahorn]]'''|120|85|10|Bug|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Peck]]'''|35|100|35|Flying|Physical|Cool|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|Physical|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Focus Energy]]'''|—|—|30|Normal|Status|Cool|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|Physical|Smart|2|}}
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{{Movessetmid|35|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|Physical|Tough|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|Ground|Special|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|58|'''[[Megahorn]]'''|120|85|10|Bug|Physical|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=III}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Peck]]'''|35|100|35|Flying||Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting||Cool|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Focus Energy]]'''|—|—|30|Normal||Cool|1|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison||Smart|2|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|22|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal||Tough|4|4}}
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{{Movessetmid|43|'''[[Megahorn]]'''|120|85|10|Bug||Cool|2|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=II}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Tackle]]'''|35|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Horn Attack]]'''|65|100|25|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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|-|
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Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type=Poison|type2=Ground|gen=I}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Tackle]]'''|35|100|35|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Horn Attack]]'''|65|100|25|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Poison Sting]]|15|100|35|Poison|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Double Kick]]'''|30|100|30|Fighting|}}
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{{Movessetmid|23|[[Thrash]]|120|100|10|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Poison}}
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</tabber>
   
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===Sprites===
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== Known Trainers With a Nidoking ==
  
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{{GenIPokéSprites
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|type={{Poison}}
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|border={{Ground}}
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|rbspr = RB 034 front.png
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|yspr = Y 034 front.png
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|grnspr = GR 034 front.png
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|gldspr = G 034 front.png
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|gldsprs =
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|slvspr = S 034 front.png
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|slvsprs =
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|cryspr = C 034 front.gif
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|crysprs =
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|rbysapspr = RS 034 front.png
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|rbysapsprs =
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|emeraldspr = E 034 front.gif
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|emeraldsprs =
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|frlgspr = FRLG 034 front.png
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|frlgsprs =
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|dpspr = DP 034 front.png
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|dpsprs =
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|ptspr = DP 034 front.png
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|ptsprs =
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|hgssspr = HGSS 034 front.png
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|hgsssprs =
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|bwspr = Nidoking BW.gif
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|bwsprs =
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|xyspr = Nidoking XY.gif
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|xysprs =
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|orasspr = Nidoking XY.gif
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|orassprs =
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|VIback =
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}}
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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[[File:Gary_Nidoking.png|thumb]]
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[[Gary]] has a Nidoking in the anime. Aside that, Nidoking makes many other appearances in the anime.
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*[[Gary's Nidoking]]
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*[[Oscar's Nidoking]]
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*[[Paul's Nidoking]]
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====Known Trainers With a Nidoking====
 
*[[Gary Oak]]
  
*[[Gary Oak]]
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*[[Giovanni]]
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*[[Oscar (Hoenn)|Oscar]]
 
*[[Paul]]
  
*[[Paul]]
   
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== Origins ==
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==Trivia==
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*Despite [[Nidoqueen]] being unable to breed, [[Nidoran♀]] is able to.
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*Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the only {{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon.
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===Origins===
 
It is based on the Toho monster [[w:c:godzilla:Baragon|Baragon]] whilst its name comes from the words ''needle'' on which it is a parody of and ''king''.
  
It is based on the Toho monster [[w:c:godzilla:Baragon|Baragon]] whilst its name comes from the words ''needle'' on which it is a parody of and ''king''.
   
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== Trivia ==
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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*Despite [[Nidoqueen]] being unable to breed and having relation to Nidoking, Nidoking is able to.
  
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034Nidoking_OS_anime.png
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*Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the only {{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}}-types.
  
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034Nidoking_AG_anime.png
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*Nidoking bears a great resemblance to [[w:c:godzilla:Baragon|Baragon]].
  
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034Nidoking_Dream.png
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034Nidoking_Pokemon_Stadium.png
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</gallery>
   
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{{References|nidoking|034}}{{GenInav}}
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{{References|nidoking|034}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nidorino | next=Clefairy}}
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{{GenInav}}{{Family|[[File:032.png|link=Nidoran♂]][[File:033.png|link=Nidorino]][[File:034.png]]}}{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Nidorino|next=Clefairy}}
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Revision as of 03:00, 20 February 2015

Nidoking (Japanese: ニドキング Nidokingu) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that is the male counterpart to Nidoqueen.

Biology

Physiology

Nidoking is a large purple Pokémon with a very large horn and large ears. It has a large bulky tail and it has one toed feet and three fingered hands.

Special abilities

Its abilities are Poison Point which may poison the foe 30% of the time when your Pokémon attacks it with a Physical kind of move. It can also have the ability Rivalry, which increases Nidoking's Attack stat by 50% when fighting against Pokémon of the same gender, but halves it when fighting against Pokémon of the Opposite Gender. In Pokémon Black and White, Nidoking has an additional Special Ability, through the Dream World; Sheer Force. This ability states that Moves with a secondary effect (Status, Lowering opponent's stats) are increased in power by 33% but lose their secondary effect (i.e. Flamethrower would not cause burn).

Evolution

Nidoking is the evolved form of Nidorino by use of a Moon Stone. Nidoking is the final evolution of Nidoran♂.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Nidorino None
Yellow Evolve Nidorino None
Gold and Silver Evolve Nidorino None
Crystal Evolve Nidorino None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Nidorino None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Nidorino None
Platinum Evolve Nidorino None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Nidorino None
Black and White Evolve Nidorino (White only) None
X and Y Evolve Nidorino None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 2, Forever Level 51, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Nidorino
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Shimmer Desert (1-9F)
Pokémon Rumble Eternal Tower


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
23 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
23 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
— Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2 ♥
35 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥
43 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
58 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
— Focus Energy — —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
22 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
43 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
23 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
— Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
23 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Gary Nidoking

Gary has a Nidoking in the anime. Aside that, Nidoking makes many other appearances in the anime.

Known Trainers With a Nidoking

Trivia

Origins

It is based on the Toho monster Baragon whilst its name comes from the words needle on which it is a parody of and king.

Gallery

See also

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