Nidoking
#34 in the Kanto Pokédex • Drill Pokémon
Nidoking in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Ability
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Kanto Pokédex
Nidoking in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
81
272
366
Attack
92
170
311
Defense
77
143
278
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
85
157
295
Total
495
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Game availability
Available within the FireRed/LeafGreen pair. Depending on the species, acquisition can require the other version, the postgame, evolution, breeding, or an event ticket. Original GBA event tickets required historical distributions; Switch ticket access differs.
| EV yield | 3 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 195 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Nidoran♂ #32 | Level 16 |  Nidorino #33 |
Nidorino #33 |  Nidoking #34 |
Evolution
Evolve Nidorino with a Moon Stone. You can catch Nidorino in the Safari Zone or raise one from a Nidoran♂.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Double Kick |  |  | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Poison Sting | | | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Peck |  | | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Focus Energy |  |  | - | - | 30 |
| 22 | Thrash | | | 90 | 100 | 20 |
| 43 | Megahorn |  | | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | | | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| TM03 | Water Pulse |  |  | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM05 | Roar | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | - | - | 5 |
| TM12 | Taunt |  | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | | 120 | 85 | 5 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | | 50 | 80 | 10 |
| TM41 | Torment | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | | | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | | | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | | 20 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Counter | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| Double-Edge | | | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Mega Kick | | | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| Mega Punch | | | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| Mimic | | | - | - | 10 |
| Rock Slide | | | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| Seismic Toss | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
Poison Point
Poisons foe on contact.
Has a 1/3 chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
