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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Water |
| Psychic |
| Ice |
| Ground |
Nidoking Evolution
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Poison
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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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