Nidoking
Crown Tundra Pokédex #70 • Drill Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Sword
When it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
Shield
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
Details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
81
272
366
Attack
102
188
333
Defense
77
143
278
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
85
157
295
Total
505
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Crown Tundra #70 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 253 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Nidoran♂ Crown #68 | Level 16 | ![]() Nidorino Crown #69 |
![]() Nidorino Crown #69 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Nidoking Crown #70 |
Encounters
Shield| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures | Dynamax Adventure | 65 | - | Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 25% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 25% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 25% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Sword| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures | Dynamax Adventure | 65 | - | Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 174 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 174, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 15% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 175 (rare beam) | Max Raid Battle | 55-60 | 20% | The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 175, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| Start | Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| Start | Horn Attack | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage. |
| Start | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Start | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| Start | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Start | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| Start | Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Start | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Start | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Start | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| TM02 | Pay Day | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. |
| TM03 | Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM04 | Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
| TM37 | Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM64 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM96 | Smart Strike | ![]() | Physical | 70 | - | 10 | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR09 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TR13 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| TR15 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TR24 | Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR28 | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR39 | Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR62 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TR64 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR75 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR78 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. |
| TR87 | Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TR91 | Venom Drench | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target. |
| TR94 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. |
| TR99 | Body Press | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Bubble Beam Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Confide Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Confusion Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Confusion Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Confusion Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Counter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Counter Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Counter Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Curse Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Cut Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Defense Curl Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Detect Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Disable Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Disable Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Disable Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Double Team Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| Double-Edge Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dragon Tail Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Dynamic Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Echoed Voice Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. |
| Fissure Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Focus Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Fury Cutter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Head Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
| Head Smash Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
| Head Smash Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
| Headbutt Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Hone Claws Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Horn Drill Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Horn Drill Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Horn Drill Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Incinerate Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Mimic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mud-Slap Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Poison Tail Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Poison Tail Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Poison Tail Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Power-Up Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| Quash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. |
| Reflect Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Roar Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Rock Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Seismic Toss Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Shock Wave Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Skull Bash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Smack Down Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. |
| Strength Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Submission Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sucker Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Sucker Punch Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Sucker Punch Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Super Fang Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half. |
| Supersonic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| Supersonic Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| Supersonic Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| Swagger Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| Tackle Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Take Down Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Take Down Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Take Down Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Thrash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Thrash Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Thrash Learn as Nidoran M, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Torment Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| Water Gun Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Water Pulse Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
Traits
Poison Point
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Rivalry
Ability Slot 2
Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)
Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.












































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