Nidoking

Nidoking
Nidorino
034
Clefairy
Ability	Poison Point Rivalry Sheer Force (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Nidoking <sup>(JPJapanese: ニドキング

Romaji: Nidoking)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Poison/Ground Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone and the male counterpart of Nidoqueen.

Physiology and Behaviour

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. There is a long, venomous horn on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, and there is 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 is capable of toppling 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 manga, Nidoking has strong acid within its claws. Being the result of evolution via an Evolution stone, Nidoking is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in savannas and plains.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in Igglybuff the Prodigy. He was in pursuit of the criminal Armaldo.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Pokémon Yellow	Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Pokémon Stadium	Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokémon Silver	Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Pokémon Crystal	It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Pearl	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Platinum	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon HeartGold	It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon White	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Black 2	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon White 2	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
Pokémon Y	One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.

Game locations

In the main games, Nidoking can only be obtained by evolving Nidorino with a Moon Stone.

Evolution

Nidoran♂	Reach level 16.	Nidorino	Use Moon Stone.	Nidoking

Base Stats

Gen I-V

Base Stats
HP	81
Attack	92
Defense	77
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	75
Speed	85
Total	495

Gen VI+

Base Stats
HP	81
Attack	102
Defense	77
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	75
Speed	85
Total	505

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
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