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Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Drill Pokémon. Its evolution line is Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking.
What type is Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Nidoking weak to?
Nidoking is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks.
What does Nidoking resist?
Nidoking resists Poison, Fighting, Bug, Rock, and Fairy-type attacks. Poison-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.
What is Nidoking immune to?
Nidoking is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Nidoking's base stats?
Nidoking has a base stat total of 505. Its highest base stat is Attack at 102. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Nidoking have?
Nidoking can have Poison Point and Rivalry as standard abilities, plus Sheer Force as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Nidoking evolve from?
Nidoking evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Does Nidoking evolve any further?
Nidoking is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Nidoking?
Nidoking can be encountered in the wild in 4 games, including Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield, and Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Nidoking learn?
Nidoking can learn 134 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Nidoking's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. poison / ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
→Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 134 total
Level-Up
17 movesTM / HM
109 movesMove Tutor
8 movesWhere to find· 30 games
Nidoking in Pokémon Red
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Nidoking in Pokémon Blue
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Nidoking in Pokémon Yellow
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Nidoking in Pokémon Gold
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Nidoking in Pokémon Silver
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Nidoking in Pokémon Crystal
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Nidoking in Pokémon Ruby
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Nidoking in Pokémon Sapphire
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Nidoking in Pokémon Emerald
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Nidoking in Pokémon FireRed
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Nidoking in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Nidoking in Pokémon Diamond
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Nidoking in Pokémon Pearl
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Nidoking in Pokémon Platinum
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Nidoking in Pokémon HeartGold
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Nidoking in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Nidoking in Pokémon Black
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Nidoking in Pokémon White
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Nidoking in Pokémon Black 2
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Nidoking in Pokémon White 2
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Nidoking in Pokémon X
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Nidoking in Pokémon Y
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Nidoking in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Nidoking in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Nidoking in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
1 spotNidoking can be found in Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Where can you find Nidoking in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
1 spotNidoking can be found in Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Nidoking in Pokémon Sword
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Nidoking in Pokémon Shield
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Where can you find Nidoking in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
7 spotsNidoking can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den C, Ballimere Lake Max Den H, Frigid Sea Max Den G, Giants Bed, Giants Bed Max Den C, and Giants Bed Max Den K, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den C
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den H
- •Frigid Sea Max Den G
- •Giants Bed
- •Giants Bed Max Den C
- •Giants Bed Max Den K
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Nidoking in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
7 spotsNidoking can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den C, Ballimere Lake Max Den H, Frigid Sea Max Den G, Giants Bed, Giants Bed Max Den C, and Giants Bed Max Den K, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den C
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den H
- •Frigid Sea Max Den G
- •Giants Bed
- •Giants Bed Max Den C
- •Giants Bed Max Den K
- •Max Lair