#034 Nidoking
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Pokémon Game Picture National No. Hoenn No. English name Japanese Name
Ruby/Sapphire
034 232 Nidoking ニドキング
Nidoking
FireRed/LeafGreen
Ability: Poison Point
When a Pokémon makes contact with Nidoking, it has a 30% chance of being Poisoned
Emerald
Gender Ratio
Male: 100 % Female: 0 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Drill Pokémon
4'07" 136.7 lbs
Evolution Chain
--Lv. 16-->--MoonStone-->

Wild Hold Item Dex Category Colour Category Footprint
None Purple

Damage Taken
*1 *1 *2 *0 *1 *2 *0.5 *0.25 *2 *1 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1
Flavor Text
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.
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.
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.
FireRed It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
LeafGreen It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.

Location
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

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck
3510035--
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Double Kick
3010030--
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23Thrash
9010020100
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck
3510035--
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Double Kick
3010030--
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Poison Sting
151003530
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
22Thrash
9010020100
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
43Megahorn
1208510--
A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01Focus Punch
15010020--
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03Water Pulse
601002020
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM05Roar
--10020--
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06Toxic
--8510100
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11Sunny Day
----5--
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM12Taunt
--10020--
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13Ice Beam
951001010
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14Blizzard
12070510
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15Hyper Beam
150905--
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23Iron Tail
100751530
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24Thunderbolt
951001510
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25Thunder
120701030
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM26Earthquake
10010010--
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28Dig
6010010--
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM30Shadow Ball
801001520
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM31Brick Break
7510015--
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34Shock Wave
60--20--
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35Flamethrower
951001510
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM36Sludge Bomb
901001030
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM37Sandstorm
----10--
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM38Fire Blast
12085510
A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39Rock Tomb
508010100
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM41Torment
--10015--
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45Attract
--10015--
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46Thief
4010010100
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM01Cut
509530--
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03Surf
9510015--
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04Strength
8010015--
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06Rock Smash
201001550
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Mega Punch
808520--
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mega Kick
120755--
An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Body Slam
851001530
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-edge
12010015--
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Seismic Toss
??10020--
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Mimic
--10010--
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Rock Slide
75901030
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.

Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Dynamicpunch
100505100
Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Icy Wind
559515100
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud-slap
2010010100
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Ice Punch
751001510
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Swagger
--9015100
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Defense Curl
----40--
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
Thunderpunch
751001510
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Fire Punch
751001510
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Fury Cutter
109520--
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Egg Moves
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Disable
--5520--
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonic
--5520--
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Down
908520--
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesia
----20--
Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Confusion
501002510
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Up
1010010--
Summons party POKéMON to join in the attack.

Egg Steps to Hatch Effort Points from Battling it Catch Rate
5,120 Steps Attack: 3 Points 45

Egg Groups
Lists Of GroupsGroup Names
Monster
Ground

Stats
 HPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeed
Base Stats819277857585
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
366254 227242224242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
366283253269249269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
366311278295273295