Nidoking in Pokémon Crystal
#100 in the Crystal Pokédex • Drill Pokémon
Nidoking in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Crystal
It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Nidoking in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
81
272
365
Attack
92
189
282
Defense
77
159
252
Sp. Atk
85
175
268
Sp. Def
75
155
248
Speed
85
175
268
Total
495
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #100 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 81 HP, 92 Atk, 77 Def, 85 Spe, 85 Special |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 195 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Nidoran♂ #98 | Level 16 |  Nidorino #99 |
Nidorino #99 |  Use Moon Stone |  Nidoking #100 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Double Kick A double kicking attack. |  |  | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Horn Attack An attack using a horn to jab. |  | | 65 | 100 | 25 |
| Start | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | | | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| Start | Poison Sting An attack that may poison the target. | | | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 23 | Thrash Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | | | 90 | 100 | 20 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch An attack that always confuses. | | | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| TM02 | Headbutt An attack that may make foe flinch. | | | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. |  |  | - | - | 10 |
| TM05 | Roar Scares wild foes to end battle. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A poison move with increasing damage. | | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Rock Smash An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | | | 20 | 100 | 15 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power The power varies with the Pokémon. | Type varies by DVs | 31–70 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |  | | - | - | 5 |
| TM13 | Snore An attack useable only while asleep. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard An attack that may freeze the foe. |  |  | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM16 | Icy Wind An icy attack that lowers SPEED. | | | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |  | | - | - | 5 |
| TM20 | Endure Always leaves at least 1HP. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration An attack based on lack of loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |  | | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder An attack that may cause paralysis. |  | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return An attack that is based on loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |  | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap Reduces the foe's accuracy. | | | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team Heightens evasiveness. | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Ice Punch An icy punch. May cause freezing. | | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. | | | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Randomly attacks while asleep. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Inflicts damage every turn. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast An attack that may cause a burn. | | | 120 | 85 | 5 |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Heightens the user's DEFENSE. | | | - | - | 40 |
| TM41 | Thunder Punch An electric punch. It may paralyze. | | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM43 | Detect Evades attack that turn. It may fail. | | | - | - | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief An attack that may steal a held item. |  | | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| TM48 | Fire Punch A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter Successive hits raise power. |  | | 10 | 95 | 20 |
| HM03 | Surf A strong water-type attack. | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength A powerful physical attack. | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower An attack that may inflict a burn. | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| Ice Beam An attack that may freeze the foe. | | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| Thunderbolt An attack that may cause paralysis. | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
