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Nidoking

#34 in the X and Y Pokédex • Drill Pokémon

Pokémon X

It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.

Pokémon Y

One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #109

Egg Group

MonsterField

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

3 Atk

Gender Ratio

100% male / 0% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

227
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nidoran♂

Nidoran♂

#32

Level 16

Nidorino

Nidorino

#33

Nidorino

Nidorino

#33

Moon StoneUse Moon Stone
Nidoking

Nidoking

#34

Cleffa

Clefairy

Nidoking normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Nidoking sprite

Shiny

Nidoking

Drill Pokémon

#34
PoisonGround

Height

1.4 m

Weight

62 kg

Base XP

227

Abilities

Poison PointRivalrySheer Force

HP

81

Attack

102

Defense

77

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

75

Speed

85

Total

505

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterIceGroundPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Electric

Takes 0.25× from

Poison

Takes 0.5× from

FightingBugRockFairy
Class
Description
StartDouble KickFightingPhysical3010030

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

StartPoison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

StartMegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

23Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

35ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

43Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

58MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

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.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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

Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same 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 move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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X/Y / Pokédex

Nidoking

Nidoking

#34 in the X and Y Pokédex • Drill Pokémon

Pokémon X

It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.

Pokémon Y

One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #109

Egg Group

MonsterField

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

3 Atk

Gender Ratio

100% male / 0% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

227
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nidoran♂

Nidoran♂

#32

Level 16

Nidorino

Nidorino

#33

Nidorino

Nidorino

#33

Moon StoneUse Moon Stone
Nidoking

Nidoking

#34

Cleffa

Clefairy

Nidoking normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Nidoking sprite

Shiny

Nidoking

Drill Pokémon

#34
PoisonGround

Height

1.4 m

Weight

62 kg

Base XP

227

Abilities

Poison PointRivalrySheer Force

HP

81

Attack

102

Defense

77

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

75

Speed

85

Total

505

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterIceGroundPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Electric

Takes 0.25× from

Poison

Takes 0.5× from

FightingBugRockFairy
Class
Description
StartDouble KickFightingPhysical3010030

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

StartPoison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

StartMegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

23Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

35ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

43Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

58MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

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.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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

Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same 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 move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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