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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Nidoking Pokémon Sword & Shield data | ||||||||||
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| Name | Jp. Name | No. | Gender Ratio | Type | ||||||||
| Nidoking | Nidoking ニドキング |
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| Ability: Poison Point & Rivalry | ||||||||||||
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Poison Point: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with POISON when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon. Rivalry: Attack & Special Attack is increased by 25% if the foe is of the same gender; Attack & Special Attack is decreased by 25% if the foe is of the opposite gender. |
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| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps | ||||||||
| Drill Pokémon | 4'07" | 136.7lbs | 45 | 5,120 | ||||||||
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Colour | Safari Zone Flee Rate | ||||||||
| 1,059,860 Points Medium Slow |
70 | 3 Attack Point(s) |
Purple | 0 | ||||||||
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| Flavour Text | |
| Diamond | One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body. |
| SoulSilver | Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily. |
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| Game | Location | ||
| Ruby | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen | ||
| Sapphire | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen | ||
| Emerald | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen | ||
| FireRed | Evolve Nidorino | ||
| LeafGreen | Evolve Nidorino | ||
| Colosseum | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen | ||
| XD | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen | ||
| Diamond | Evolve from Nidorino | ||
| Pearl | Evolve from Nidorino | ||
| Platinum | Evolve Nidorino | ||
| HeartGold | Evolve Nidorino | ||
| SoulSilver | Evolve Nidorino | ||
| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Peck |  |  | 35 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. | |||||||||
| — | Focus Energy |  |  | -- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks. | |||||||||
| — | Double Kick |  | | 30 | 100 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. | |||||||||
| — | Poison Sting | | | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | ||
| The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target. | |||||||||
| 23 | Thrash | | | 90 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. | |||||||||
| 43 | Earth Power | |  | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
| The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. | |||||||||
| 58 | Megahorn |  | | 120 | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup. | |||||||||
| TM & HM Attacks | |||||||||
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| TM01 | Focus Punch | |
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150 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. | |||||||||
| TM03 | Water Pulse |  |
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60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | ||
| The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. | |||||||||
| TM05 | Roar | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | |||||||||
| TM06 | Toxic | |
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-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||||
| TM12 | Taunt |  |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. | |||||||||
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  |
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95 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
| The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. | |||||||||
| TM14 | Blizzard | |
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120 | 70 | 5 | 10 | ||
| A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. | |||||||||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | |
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150 | 90 | 5 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  |
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100 | 75 | 15 | 30 | ||
| The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  |
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95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||||
| TM25 | Thunder | |
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120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | ||
| A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. | |||||||||
| TM26 | Earthquake | |
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100 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig | |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  |
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80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
| TM31 | Brick Break | |
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75 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM34 | Shock Wave | |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. | |||||||||
| TM35 | Flamethrower | |
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95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. | |||||||||
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | |
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90 | 100 | 10 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. | |||||||||
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | |||||||||
| TM38 | Fire Blast | |
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120 | 85 | 5 | 10 | ||
| The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. | |||||||||
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | |
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50 | 80 | 10 | 100 | ||
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement. | |||||||||
| TM41 | Torment | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | |||||||||
| TM46 | Thief | |
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40 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. | |||||||||
| TM52 | Focus Blast | |
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120 | 70 | 5 | 10 | ||
| The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. | |||||||||
| TM56 | Fling | |
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?? | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse |  |
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90 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. | |||||||||
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | |
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70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | |
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150 | 90 | 5 | -- | ||
| The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. | |||||||||
| TM71 | Stone Edge | |
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100 | 80 | 5 | -- | ||
| The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| TM72 | Avalanche | |
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60 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn. | |||||||||
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
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-- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
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75 | 90 | 10 | 30 | ||
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM84 | Poison Jab | |
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80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | |
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-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | |
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50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | |||||||||
| HM03 | Surf | |
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95 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. | |||||||||
| HM04 | Strength | |
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80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. | |||||||||
| HM05 HGSS | Whirlpool | |
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15 | 70 | 15 | -- | ||
| Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. | |||||||||
| HM06 | Rock Smash | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 50 | ||
| The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | |||||||||
| HM08 | Rock Climb | |
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90 | 85 | 20 | 20 | ||
| A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Fire Punch | |
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75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. | ||||||||
| Fury Cutter | |
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10 | 95 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | ||||||||
| Ice Punch | |
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75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. | ||||||||
| Icy Wind | |
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55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | ||
| The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Sucker Punch | |
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80 | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
| This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. | ||||||||
| Thunderpunch | |
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75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. | ||||||||
| Helping Hand | |
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-- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle. | ||||||||
| Snore | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Uproar | |
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50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. | ||||||||
| Aqua Tail | |
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90 | 90 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | ||||||||
| Earth Power | |
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90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
| The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. | ||||||||
| Mud-slap | |
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20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| Outrage | |
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120 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused. | ||||||||
| Superpower | |
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120 | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
| The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense. | ||||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Super Fang | |
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?? | 90 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half. | ||||||||
| Headbutt | |
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70 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. | ||||||||
| Egg Moves (Details) | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Counter | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ||||||||
| Disable | | | -- | 80 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. | ||||||||
| Supersonic | | | -- | 55 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. | ||||||||
| Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. | ||||||||
| Amnesia | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat. | ||||||||
| Confusion | | | 50 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Details | |
| The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. | ||||||||
| Beat Up | | | 10 | 100 | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage. | ||||||||
| Sucker Punch | | | 80 | 100 | 5 | -- | Details | |
| This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. | ||||||||
| Head Smash - HGSS Only | | | 150 | 80 | 5 | -- | Details | |
| The user delivers a life-endangering attack at full power. The user also takes terrible damage. | ||||||||
| Pre-Evolution Moves | |||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Means | ||
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| Leer | | | -- | 100 | 30 | -- |
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| The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced. | |||||||||
| Fury Attack | | | 15 | 85 | 20 | -- |
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| The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
| Horn Attack | | | 65 | 100 | 25 | -- |
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| The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| Helping Hand | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
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| A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle. | |||||||||
| Toxic Spikes | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
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| The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| Flatter | | | -- | 100 | 15 | -- |
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| Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| Horn Drill | | | ?? | 30 | 5 | -- |
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| The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits. | |||||||||
| Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats | |||||||||
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| Stats | |||||||
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed | ||
| Base Stats | 81 | 92 | 77 | 85 | 75 | 85 | |
| Max Stats Hindering Nature |
Lv. 50 | 141 - 188 | 87 - 129 | 73 - 116 | 81 - 123 | 72 - 114 | 81 - 123 |
| Lv. 100 | 272 - 366 | 170 - 254 | 143 - 227 | 157 - 242 | 139 - 224 | 157 - 242 | |
| Max Stats Neutral Nature |
Lv. 50 | 141 - 188 | 97 - 144 | 82 - 129 | 90 - 137 | 80 - 127 | 90 - 137 |
| Lv. 100 | 272 - 366 | 189 - 283 | 159 - 253 | 175 - 269 | 155 - 249 | 175 - 269 | |
| Max Stats Beneficial Nature |
Lv. 50 | 141 - 188 | 106 - 158 | 90 - 141 | 99 - 150 | 88 - 139 | 99 - 150 |
| Lv. 100 | 272 - 366 | 207 - 311 | 174 - 278 | 192 - 295 | 170 - 273 | 192 - 295 | |
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