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Type | Poison / Ground |
Height | 4′ 07″ |
Weight | 136.7 lbs |
Abilities | Poison Point: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker. Rivalry: Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender. |
Gender | ♂ |
Versions:
- When it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
- Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
Nidoking Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Nidoking |
Japanese | ニドキング (Nidoking) |
German | Nidoking |
French | Nidoking |
Origin | nidoru: Japanese for ‘needle’ king: male royalty |
Nidoking Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Water |
Psychic |
Ice |
Ground |
Nidoking Evolution

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Poison / Ground
Nidoking changes
- In Generation 3, Nidoking does not have the Rivalry ability.
- In Generation 1, Nidoking has a base Special stat of 75.
- In Generations 1-5, Nidoking has a base Attack of 92.
- In Generations 1-4, Nidoking has a base experience yield of 195.
- In Generation 5, Nidoking has a base experience yield of 223.
- In Generations 2-7, Nidoking has a base Friendship value of 70.
Nidoking where to find for…
Red Blue Yellow | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Gold Silver Crystal | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 23 |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Evolve Nidoran♂/Nidorino |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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