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'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} Pokémon.
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'''Nidoking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニドキング''' ''Nidoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


He [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}. He is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.
 
It is related to the {{p|Nidoran♀}} line, serving as {{p|Nidoqueen}}'s male counterpart. Starting in [[Generation V]], it can produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] with {{p|Ditto}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple {{wp|mammalian}} Pokémon with distinct {{wp|reptilian}} features. It has narrow eyes, large, spiny ears, fur-like tufts on its cheeks, and a short snout filled with pointed teeth. There is a long, venomous horn on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, and there is a gray, rounded spine on each elbow. Each hand has three claws, while each foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. Nidoking is a male-only species.
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to {{dl|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|stand on their hind legs}}. Unlike its pre-evolutions, Nidoking is purple instead of fuchsia, it does not possess spots, and it now has distinct reptilian features alongside its mammalian ears. Nidoking’s most prominent feature is its large, pointed, venomous horn which it uses extensively for battling purposes. Nidoking’s ears have small pointed extensions on the tips, and the insides of its round ears are green-colored. Nidoking have five teeth on each side of their lower jaw, the fifth protruding out of the jaw and thus visible when its mouth is closed. Nidoking’s eyes are shaped like scalene triangles, and there is fur growing off the bottom of its jaw. The spines growing down Nidoking’s back are extremely large, as is its tail, which is decorated with several thin stripes. Its chest and abdomen, gray in coloration, seem to be quite muscular. Nidoking has white-colored ridges on its three-clawed arms and a single, large, hoof-like toe.


====Gender differences====
It is said that Nidoking's tail is capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Nidoking uses this tail to smash, constrict, or break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can also be swung to create distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Nidoking's horn is powerful enough to crush diamonds. Nidoking is known to be very proud of its own strength. When Nidoking goes on a rampage, it becomes impossible to control. Only a {{p|Nidoqueen}} that it has lived with for a long time can calm it down from its rampages. As shown in [[PS021|the manga]], Nidoking has strong acid within its claws. Being the result of evolution via an [[Evolution stone]], Nidoking is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|savannas and plains}}.
Nidoking is the male of the species. For the female equivalent, see {{p|Nidoqueen}}.


===Special abilities===
===Evolution===
Nidoking provides strong physical attacks and support with their tails, large horn, and their ability to {{a|Poison Point|poison the foe on contact}}. They posses incredible versatility in both their physical power, and their special power, being able to learn a large smattering of moves in both spectrums like {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Outrage}}, as well as {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and even {{m|Surf}}. Due to its vast capabilities, Nidoking can play many roles on a Trainer's team.
Nidoking evolves from {{p|Nidorino}} and is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.


===Behavior===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
Nidoking are angered easily, and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash and crush the bones of their prey. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason.
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==In the anime==
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[[File:Paul Nidoking.png|260px|thumb|Nidoking in the anime]]
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===Major appearances===
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[[Gary Oak]] has a Nidoking that first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. He called on it to battle [[Giovanni]]'s {{p|Golem}} during their Gym battle. Nidoking was shown to have tremendous power as he managed to {{m|Tackle}} Golem head on, launching it across the battlefield, and defeating it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used {{an|Mewtwo}} to battle, Nidoking was no match, and was defeated handily. Gary's Nidoking was briefly seen again in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' battling [[Melissa]]'s Golem, but much unlike his battle with Giovanni's Golem, he was defeated easily.
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A Nidoking appeared under the ownership of [[Oscar and Andi|Oscar]] in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''. His girlfriend Andi had a {{p|Nidoqueen}}. They had a [[Double Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|May}}, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.
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A Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' under the ownership of [[Paul]]. He was used to battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Registeel}}. Although shown to be powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and brought down Nidoking.
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===Minor appearances===
Nidoking first appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as a sick Pokémon.
 
[[Jessie]] and [[James]] were attacked by a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.
 
A Nidoking belonging to the natives of the [[Golden Island]], appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''.
 
Nidoking also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
 
A Nidoking was seen in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.
 
A Nidoking was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.
 
A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.
 
Multiple Nidoking also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
 
A Nidoking was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then {{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''.
 
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', a Nidoking appeared in [[Pryce]]'s flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.
 
A Nidoking under the ownership of an unknown Trainer battled in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]''.
 
A Nidoking appeared in the episode ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', trying to mate with Cassidy (who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time).
 
Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as part of the feuding armies.
 
A Nidoking was among the Pokémon used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]] in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two]]''.
 
A Nidoking also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' with a {{p|Nidoqueen}}.
 
A Nidoking appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Diamond & Pearl}}
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond and Pearl''|Diamond & Pearl}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|right|Nidoking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Red}} caught several rampaging Nidoking in the {{safari|Kanto}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. {{adv|Giovanni}} also has a Nidoking, which he used to destroy his former Gym with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}}. It was later seen again in the [[Sevii Islands]], where its {{m|Rock Tomb}} felled a biker that {{adv|Deoxys}} had attacked.
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], Giovanni losing his Nidoking when he was young was what caused him to become bitter and turn to crime.
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s Nidoking was used in the Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoking (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
{{Spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Nidoking is an explorer who appears in [[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]. He was in pursuit of the criminal {{p|Armaldo}}. {{endspoilers}}
{{endspoilers}}


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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Adventure Area#Unexpected Land|Adventure Area: Unexpected Land]], [[Variety Battle#It's Drill Time!|Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Friday Stage 2|Safari Jungle: Stage 2]]{{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Forgotten Forest|Dark Land: Forgotten Forest]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Magma Cavern]] (2F-5F), [[Wish Cave]] (77F-79F), [[Southern Cavern]] (9F-19F), [[Purity Forest]] (77F-79F)<br/>Mystery House: [[Silver Trench]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Jungle Verde|Jungle Verde: Stage 141]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Giovanni|Nidoking|sygna=1}}<br>[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Nidorino}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
 
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Giovanni's Nidoking|All|Japan|68|January 20 to March 11, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Giovanni's Nidoking}}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
 
}}
{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
=====Generations I-V=====
HP=     81 |
{{Stats
Attack= 92 |
|type=Poison
Defense=77 |
|type2=Ground
SpAtk= 85 |
|HP=81
SpDef= 75 |
|Attack=92
Special=75 |
|Defense=77
Speed= 85 |
|SpAtk=85
type=Poison |
|SpDef=75
type2=Ground }}
|Speed=85
|Special=75
}}
 
=====Generation VI onward=====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Ground
|HP=81
|Attack=102
|Defense=77
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=75
|Speed=85
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=poison|
|type1=Poison
type2=ground|
|type2=Ground
Normal=100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting=50 |
|Fighting=50
Flying=100 |
|Flying=100
Poison=25 |
|Poison=25
Ground=200 |
|Ground=200
Rock=50 |
|Rock=50
Bug=50 |
|Bug=50
Ghost=100 |
|Ghost=100
Steel=100 |
|Steel=100
Fire=100 |
|Fire=100
Water=200 |
|Water=200
Grass=100 |
|Grass=100
Electric=0 |
|Electric=0
Psychic=200 |
|Psychic=200
Ice=200 |
|Ice=200
Dragon=100 |
|Dragon=100
Dark=100 |
|Dark=100
notes=yes|
|Fairy=50
gen1poison=yes|
|notes=yes
oldbug=2|
|gen1poison=yes
ground=yes|
|oldbug=2
newelectric=1}}
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Nidoking is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10|{{sup/8|BDSP}}|'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
 
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM02|Pay Day|Normal|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM49|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR24|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR28|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR54|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR57|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR64|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR67|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR78|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR87|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR91|Venom Drench|Poison|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR94|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM100|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}<br>{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}<br>{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}<br>{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}<br>{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/8c|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/8c|077G|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078G|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|527|Woobat}}{{MSP/8c|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP/8c|677|Espurr}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/8c|765|Oranguru}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}<br>{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}<br>{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}<br>{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/8c|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/8c|750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/8c|819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/8c|820|Greedent}}{{MSP/8c|833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/8c|834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}<br>{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/8c|037A|Vulpix}}{{MSP/8c|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/8c|038A|Ninetales}}{{MSP/8c|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/8c|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/8c|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/8c|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/8c|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/8c|697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP/8c|834|Drednaw}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}<br>{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Disable|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/8c|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/8c|697|Tyrantrum}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}<br>{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|621|Druddigon}}{{MSP/8c|843|Silicobra}}{{MSP/8c|844|Sandaconda}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}<br>{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|050|Diglett}}{{MSP/8c|050A|Diglett}}{{MSP/8c|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/8c|051A|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/8c|273|Seedot}}{{MSP/8c|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/8c|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/8c|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/8c|359|Absol}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/8c|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/8c|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}}{{MSP/8c|817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/8c|818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/8c|827|Nickit}}{{MSP/8c|828|Thievul}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/8c|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/8c|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/8c|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/8c|260|Swampert}}{{MSP/8c|293|Whismur}}{{MSP/8c|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/8c|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|Smart|2||'''}}
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{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}<br>{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|052G|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/8c|104|Cubone}}{{MSP/8c|105|Marowak}}{{MSP/8c|105A|Marowak}}{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/8c|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/8c|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/8c|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/8c|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/8c|551|Sandile}}{{MSP/8c|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/8c|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/8c|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/8c|614|Beartic}}{{MSP/8c|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/8c|697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP/8c|725|Litten}}{{MSP/8c|726|Torracat}}{{MSP/8c|727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|877|Morpeko}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}<br>{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}<br>{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}<br>{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}<br>{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}<br>{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}<br>{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}<br>{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}}<br>{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}<br>{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}{{learnlist/breedf|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
 
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/H|0321|Wailord}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/H|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}|Disable|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/H|0409|Rampardos}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|30|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/H|0359|Absol}}{{MSP/H|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/H|0432|Purugly}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/H|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0104|Cubone}}{{MSP/H|0105|Marowak}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/H|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/H|0248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Venom Drench|Poison|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nidoking|poison|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nidoking|poison|ground|5|1}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
 
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||BW}}
====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Flatter|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|032|Nidoran♂||033|Nidorino||Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
type=poison |
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type2=ground |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=034|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=034 |
|-
pinball=Evolve |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=034
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Rare |
|rate=Evolve
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Safari
body=1 |
|P1=I'm the male among males!
rate=Evolve |
|P2=I'm down to half HP now. Better watch out.
area=Safari |
|P3=I can't take much more... I can't muster any strength...
P1=I'm the male among males! |
|PL=I leveled! The poison in my horn's turning vile!
P2=I'm down to half HP now. Better watch out. |
}}
P3=I can't take much more... I can't muster any strength... |
|-
PL=I leveled! The poison in my horn's turning vile! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=034
Dungeon2=yes |
|body=1
body2=1 |
|rate=-12
rate2=-12 |
|IQ=C
iq=C |
}}
rumble=yes|
|-
rumbleattack=3|
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rumbledefense=3|
|coset=3
rumblespeed=3|
|conto={{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidorino}}
rumble2=yes|
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Nidoran♂}}
rumble2attack=3|
|P1=Fool me once, shame on {{p|Sandslash}}! Fool me twice, shame on Nidoking!
rumble2defense=3|
|P2=I won't fall! I'm not joking!
rumble2speed=3|
}}
}}
|-
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|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
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|attack=79
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|speed=60
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|-
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|power=3
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.
}}
|-
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|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=034
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Nidoran♂
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=191
|attack=204
|defense=156
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Double Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Earth Power}}{{tt|*|From May 17, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
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|name3=Nidoking
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type1-3=Poison
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Nidoking BW135.png|thumb|250px|Nidoking in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', {{Gary}} used a Nidoking during his [[Gym]] battle with {{an|Giovanni}}. He easily defeated Giovanni's {{p|Golem}} before getting overwhelmed by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. This battle was shown again from Mewtwo's perspective in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake, ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', Nidoking battled [[Melissa]]'s Golem at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] and lost.
 
In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Nidoking|pink}} Nidoking was a resident of [[Pinkan Island]]. He attacked [[Jessie]] and [[James]] as they were attempting to capture a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Nidoran couple. He was eventually subdued by [[Officer Jenny]].
 
In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', a Nidoking tried to mate with [[Cassidy]], who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time.
 
In ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', [[Oscar and Andi|Oscar]] has a Nidoking, while his girlfriend Andi had a Nidoqueen. They had a [[Double Battle]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|May}}, and due to Oscar and Andi's communication with each other, they were able to defeat Ash and May with relative ease.
 
In ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', [[Paul]] used a Nidoking to battle {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Registeel}}. Although Nidoking was powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and eventually brought down Nidoking.
 
In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', two Nidoking were used by Damos, who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nidoking again to attack Arceus.
 
In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', a Nidoking was a resident of the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135}}. He was first seen chasing a trio of {{p|Eevee}} before being intimidated into leaving by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Iron Tail}}. He later attacked {{TRT}} but was defeated by them.
 
In a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', a young [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] saw a Nidoking battling a {{p|Mew}} that was copying its [[move]]s. He reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' and ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.
 
====Minor appearances====
Nidoking debuted in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', where one was amongst the Pokémon injured in a car crash.
 
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Golden Island]] villagers.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Nidoking sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
A Nidoking appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.
 
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', a Nidoking was in [[Muramasa]]'s dojo.
 
In ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', a Nidoking competed in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]].
 
Multiple Nidoking appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
 
In a flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'', a Nidoking was defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then-{{p|Hoothoot}}.
 
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', [[Pryce]] remembered a Trainer's Nidoking as one of the Pokémon that fought his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.
 
In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', a female Trainer's Nidoking participated in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]].
 
In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', a Trainer's Nidoking was seen during the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
 
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Nidoking were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past.
 
In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]'', a Nidoking was a resident of [[Camomile Island]].
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Nidoking appeared in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}'s henchmen used a Nidoking to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]].
 
In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Ash encountered a Nidoking in [[Xatu's Forest]].
 
A Nidoking appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
A Nidoking appeared in [[Evolution|Cilan's demonstration]] in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', where he evolved from a Nidoran♂.
 
A soldier's Nidoking appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.
 
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Nidoking was under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.
 
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG072|Nidoking|Ash's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking swings its large tail about to create distance, then charges in with the full force of its body behind it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Nidoking|Dawn's Pokédex|Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were nothing but a matchstick.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Nidoking was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Nidoking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{Gary}} owns a Nidoking, which appeared in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', two Nidoking were fighting for a Nidoqueen.
 
{{adv|Red}} {{pkmn2|caught}} several rampaging Nidoking in the {{safari|Kanto}} in ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]''.
 
{{adv|Giovanni}} used his Nidoking to destroy his former [[Gym]] with a powerful {{m|Earthquake}} in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]''. He was later seen again in the [[Sevii Islands]], where his {{m|Rock Tomb}} tripped a biker that {{adv|Deoxys}} had attacked.
 
A Nidoking appeared in a flashback along with a Nidoqueen while the Day-Care Couple was reminiscing about the times they had raising Pokémon in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''.
 
A Nidoking was seen in a [[Poké Ball]] at {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory in [[Cherrygrove City]] in ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]''.
 
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
 
A Nidoking appeared in [[PASS40]], being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} has a Nidoking, which was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} in ''[[PM031|Get The Last Badge!!]]''.
 
{{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Nidoking, which debuted in ''[[PM040|Save the Pokémon Zoo!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], Giovanni became bitter and turned to crime after losing his Nidoking when he was young.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoking (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Nidoking and his female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as Drill Pokémon. Coincidentally, all four are also partly {{t|Ground}} types.
* Nidoking and its female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly {{type|Ground}}s.
* Although his female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot be bred, Nidoking can.
* Although its female counterpart Nidoqueen cannot be bred, Nidoking can.
* Nidoqueen and Nidoking are the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|only Pokémon]] with a Poison/Ground type combination.
* Nidoking is a popular choice with [[rival]]s in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as two of {{Ash}}'s main rivals ({{Gary}} and [[Paul]]) have one, as well as {{jo|Jimmy}}'s {{DL|Silver (game)|Counterparts|main rival}}.
* Nidoking is a popular choice with anime [[rival]]s as both of Ash's main rivals ({{Gary}} and [[Paul]]) have one as well as {{jo|Jimmy}}'s [[Silver (game)#Counterparts|main rival]].
* Nidoking was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], and is one of the first Pokémon ever created.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
Nidoking shares traits of {{wp|rhinoceros}}es, {{wp|gorilla}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s and {{wp|porcupine}}s.
<!--Do not add anything related to Nidoking being based on Baragon. The interview only states that Nidoking is based on Kaiju in general, not a specific one.-->
Nidoking was created with a {{wp|Kaiju}} monster motif.<ref name=Shmuplations/> Physically, it appears to share traits of {{wp|rhinoceros}}es, {{wp|gorilla}}s, {{wp|rabbit}}s, and {{wp|porcupine}}s.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Nidoking may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|king}}'' (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). ''Nido'' may also be based on ''{{wp|cnidocyte}}'', a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ''ni'' (two) or 二度 ''nido'' (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.
Nidoking may be a combination of ''needle'' and ''{{wp|king}}''. It may also involve 二度 ''nido'' (twice). It may be derived from ''nidor'', an unpleasant odor.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=ground
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|ja=ニドキング ''Nidoking''|jameaning=Possibly from "needle", plus "king"
|ja=ニドキング ''Nidoking''|jameaning=From ''needle'', ''king'', and possibly {{tt|二度 ''nido''|twice}}
|fr=Nidoking|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ko=니드킹 ''Nideuking''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=니드킹 ''Nidoking''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼多王 ''Nèihdōwohng''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wohng''|king}}
|zh_cmn=尼多王 ''Níduōwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_cmn=尼多王 ''Níduōwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=尼多王 ''Nèihdōwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=नीडोकिंग ''Nidoking''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Nidokingas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Нидокинг ''Nidoking''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=นิโดคิง ''Nidokhing''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==


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[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]
 
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[[zh:尼多王]]
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