Nidoking
#100 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Drill Pokémon
Pokémon Gold
It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokémon Silver
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Nidoran♂ #98 | Level 16 |  Nidorino #99 |
Nidorino #99 |  Use Moon Stone |  Nidoking #100 |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Double Kick |  |  Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | A double kicking attack. |
| Start | Horn Attack |  | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | An attack using a horn to jab. |
| Start | Tackle | | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| Start | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | An attack that may poison the target. |
| 23 | Thrash | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf |  |  Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong water- type attack. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch | | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | An attack that always confuses. |
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  |  Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Scares wild foes to end battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM14 | Blizzard |  | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM16 | Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | An icy attack that lowers SPEED. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM25 | Thunder |  | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Tough but useless vs. flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM33 | Ice Punch | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | An icy punch. May cause freezing. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| TM41 | Thunder Punch | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | An electric punch. It may paralyze. |
| TM43 | Detect | | Status | - | - | 5 | Evades attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| TM48 | Fire Punch | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | A fiery punch. May cause a burn. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |