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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Nidoking}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|tmname=Nidoking
|ndex=034
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|type1=Poison
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|ability1=Poison Point
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|ability2=Rivalry
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|abilityd=Sheer Force
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It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nidorino}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]]. It 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 {{p|Nidoran♀}} and, starting in [[Generation V]], can produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s that contain either Nidoran♂ or Nidoran♀ when [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] with {{p|Ditto}}.
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==
Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple Pokémon with distinct 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 was three claws, while each foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. Nidoking is a male-only species.
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.


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. Being the result of an evolution via [[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}}.
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}}.


==In the anime==
===Evolution===
===In the main series===
Nidoking evolves from {{p|Nidorino}} and is the final form of {{p|Nidoran♂}}.
[[File:Nidoking_BW135.png|thumb|250px|Nidoking in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', [[Gary Oak]] used a Nidoking to battle {{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem during their [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Nidoking was revealed to have tremendous power as he managed to {{m|Tackle}} Golem head-on, launch it across the battlefield, and defeat it in one hit. However, when Giovanni used {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, Nidoking was no match and was defeated easily. This battle was shown again from Mewtwo's perspective in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', Nidoking battled [[Melissa]]'s Golem but was defeated easily. He reappeared again in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where he played the same role.


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]].
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
 
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In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', a Nidoking tried to mate with [[Cassidy]], who was in a Nidoqueen costume at the time.
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|type1=Poison
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.
|type2=Ground
 
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In ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', [[Paul]] used a Nidoking to battle {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Registeel}}. Although Nidoking was powerful and versatile, Registeel was still able to hold its own and eventually brought down Nidoking.
|no1=0032
 
|name1=Nidoran♂
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.
|type1-1=Poison
 
|evo1=
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.
|no2=0033
 
|name2=Nidorino
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. It reappeared in another flashback in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]''.
|type1-2=Poison
 
|evo2=
====Minor appearances====
|no3=0034
In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', a sick Nidoking was seen.
|name3=Nidoking
 
|type1-3=Poison
A Nidoking appeared in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Golden Island]] villagers.
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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]]. He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]''.
 
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}}.
 
====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}}
 
===In Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Nidoking was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Nidoking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{Gary}} owns a Nidoking, which appeared in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Two Nidoking appeared in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', where they 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.
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{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!!]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], Giovanni became bitter and turned to crime after losing his Nidoking when he was young.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Nidoking (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.}}
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{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=109|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=109|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Crown Tundra|num1=070|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=When it goes on a rampage, it's impossible to control. But in the presence of a {{p|Nidoqueen}} it's lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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===Game locations===
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
{{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 in Generation VII#Giovanni's Nidoking}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=poison|type2=ground
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{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison|type2=Ground}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
=====Generation I-V=====
=====Generations I-V=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
{{Stats
|HP=     81
|type=Poison
|Attack= 92
|type2=Ground
|HP=81
|Attack=92
|Defense=77
|Defense=77
|SpAtk= 85
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef= 75
|SpDef=75
|Speed=85
|Special=75
|Special=75
|Speed=  85
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|type=Poison
|type2=Ground}}


=====Generation VI onward=====
=====Generation VI onward=====
{{BaseStats
{{Stats
|HP=     81
|type=Poison
|Attack= 102
|type2=Ground
|HP=81
|Attack=102
|Defense=77
|Defense=77
|SpAtk= 85
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef= 75
|SpDef=75
|Speed= 85
|Speed=85
|type=Poison
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|type2=Ground}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=poison
|type1=Poison
|type2=ground
|type2=Ground
|Normal=100
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
Nidoking is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
 
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10|{{sup/8|BDSP}}|'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{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}}
 
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM100|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|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/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/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/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/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/breed8|{{MSP/8c|621|Druddigon}}{{MSP/8c|843|Silicobra}}{{MSP/8c|844|Sandaconda}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25|*|'''}}
{{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/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/breed8|{{MSP/8c|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/8c|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/8c|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|077G|Ponyta}}{{MSP/8c|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|078G|Rapidash}}{{MSP/8c|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/8c|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/8c|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|220|Swinub}}{{MSP/8c|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/8c|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/8c|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/8c|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/8c|260|Swampert}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|304|Aron}}{{MSP/8c|305|Lairon}}{{MSP/8c|306|Aggron}}{{MSP/8c|443|Gible}}{{MSP/8c|444|Gabite}}{{MSP/8c|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/8c|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/8c|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/8c|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/8c|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/8c|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/8c|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{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/breedf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
 
{{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||'''}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
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{{learnlist/tutor8|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|2}}
 
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
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{{learnlist/prevof/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
 
====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM,prevo-->|V=yes<!--prevo-->|VI=yes<!--prevo-->|VII=yes<!--prevo-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Chip Away|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|V=yes<!--level,breed-->|VI=yes<!--level,breed-->|VII=yes<!--level,breed-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|II=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->|IV=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->|IV=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|I=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|I=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|I=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|II=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Submission|Fighting|Physical|80|80|20|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor,prevo-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|I=yes<!--level-->|II=yes<!--level-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nidoking|1|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Nidoking|Poison|Ground|1}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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|recruitment=Battle {{p|Nidoran♂}}
|P1=Fool me once, shame on {{p|Sandslash}}! Fool me twice, shame on Nidoking!
|P2=I won't fall! I'm not joking!
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|power=3
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|skill=Brute Force
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|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.
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|min=70
|min=70
|max=110
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|attack=204
|attack=204
|defense=156
|defense=156
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|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|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}
|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]]
}}
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===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
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|no2=033
|no2=0033
|name2=Nidorino
|name2=Nidorino
|type1-2=Poison
|type1-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Moon Stone}} <br>{{color2|000|Moon Stone}}
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|no3=034
|no3=0034
|name3=Nidoking
|name3=Nidoking
|type1-3=Poison
|type1-3=Poison
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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 its female counterpart {{p|Nidoqueen}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are 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 its female counterpart 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 {{pkmn|anime}} [[rival]]s, 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 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===
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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.
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====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 {{wp|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
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Ground
|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 Japanese name
|fr=Nidoking|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Nidoking|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Nidoking|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Nidoking|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Nidoking|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Nidoking|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Nidoking|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=니드킹 ''Nidoking''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=니드킹 ''Nidoking''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=尼多王 ''Nèihdōwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of 尼多, the common prefix of the names of this Pokémon's evolutionary line, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|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}}
|lt=Nidokingas|ltmeaning=From English name
|hi=नीडोकिंग ''Nidoking''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Nidokingas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Нидокинг ''Nidoking''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Нидокинг ''Nidoking''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=นิโดคิง ''Nidoking''|thmeaning=Transcription of trademarked 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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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=0033|prev=Nidorino|nextnum=0035|next=Clefairy}}
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