Nidoking

034 Nidoking
Poison	Ground
4' 7" - 136.7 lbs	Catch Rate: 11.9%

Nidoking is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Biology

Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple mammalian Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. It has narrow eyes, large, spiny ears, fur-like tufts on its cheeks, and a short snout filled with pointed teeth. A long, venomous horn is on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, with a gray, rounded spine on each elbow. Each hand has three claws, while each foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. Nidoking is a male-only species.

It is said that Nidoking's tail can topple a metal transmission tower. Nidoking uses this tail to smash, constrict, or break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can also be swung to create distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Nidoking's horn is powerful enough to crush diamonds. Nidoking is known to be very proud of its own strength. When Nidoking goes on a rampage, it becomes impossible to control. Only a Nidoqueen that it has lived with for a long time can calm it down from its rampages. As shown in the 21st chapter of Pokémon Adventures, Nidoking has strong acid within its claws. Being the result of Evolution via an Evolution stone, Nidoking is rarely found in the wild. However, they can be found in savannas and plains.

Evolution

It evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Nidoran♂.

Locations Found

There are no known locations where this Pokémon is found in the wild.

Base Stats

Stat	Value
HP	81
Attack	102
Defense	77
Sp. Atk	85
Sp. Def	75
Speed	85
Total	505

Type effectiveness

Weak to (x2)		Resistant to (x1/2)		Immune to (x0)
Normal	Grass	Fire	Water	Bug	Electric
			x2	x1/2	x0
Steel	Ice	Psychic	Fighting	Flying	Poison
	x2	x2	x1/2		x1/2
Ground	Rock	Ghost	Dragon	Dark	Fairy
x2	x1/2				x1/2

Learnset

Level	Move	Type	Category	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
1	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
1	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100%	10
1	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
1	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	—%	20
1	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
1	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100%	25
1	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
1	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
1	Flatter	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
1	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
1	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
1	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
Evo.	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10