About Nidoking
Nidoking (Pokédex #0034) is a Poison/Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Drill Pokémon. It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
As a Poison/Ground-type POKEMON, Nidoking has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic moves. Conversely, Nidoking is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Nidoking's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 505 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 81 · ATK 102 · DEF 77 · SP.ATK 85 · SP.DEF 75 · SPD 85. Its standout stat is ATK (102), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Poison point, Rivalry, Sheer force, with Sheer force as its hidden ability.
Nidoking stands 1.4 m (55") tall and weighs 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs). It is typically found in Grassland environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Ground.
Nidoking is part of the Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking evolution line (3-stage). Nidoking is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Nidoran M and Nidorino. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
