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TL;DR. Nidoking is a poison/ground-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 505. It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Poison Ground
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Height1.4 m
Weight62.0 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point, Rivalry
HiddenSheer Force
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 81
Attack 102
Defense 77
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 85
Total505
505 base stat total, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Poison-types.
102 base Attack, Nidoking's strongest stat, ranking 28th of 155 Poison-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Nidoking on Daily Pokémon
Nidoking was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Nidoking in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nidoking reaches 2,567 CP at level 40 and 2,936 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack204
GO Defense156
GO Stamina191
Max CP (L40)2,567
Max CP (L50)2,902
Best buddy (L51)2,936
Raid catch CP 1,395–1,466 (L20). Weather boosted 1,743–1,833 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Nidoran♂ family appeared on July 4, 2019.
- Nidoran♂
- Shadow
- Nidorino and Nidoking by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 22 to May 5, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 to May 5, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 10 to Feb 15, 2026 | 3-starCrown | Valentine's Day 2026 |
| May 10 to May 18, 2025 | 3-starCrown | Crown Clash |
| Mar 1 to Mar 19, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 3-star | Valentine's Day |
| Jan 1 to Jan 10, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Nidoking in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nidoking across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #379 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #379 79 score
Ultra League #172 82.8 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Nidoking.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nidoking, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Nidoking weak to?
Nidoking takes 2× damage from Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Nidoking resistant to?
Nidoking is immune to Electric. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Rock, Fairy, Poison.
How does Nidoking evolve?
Nidoking evolves from Nidorino (Use Moon Stone). Nidoking is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Nidoking from?
Nidoking was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0034.
What are Nidoking's base stats?
Nidoking has HP 81, Attack 102, Defense 77, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 75, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 505.
What are Nidoking's abilities?
Nidoking can have the abilities Poison Point, Rivalry, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Nidoking legendary or mythical?
No. Nidoking is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Nidoking's best stat?
Nidoking's highest base stat is Attack at 102, which ranks 28th of 155 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Nidoking good?
Nidoking has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Poison-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Nidoking as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nidoking is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Water Ice Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Fighting Bug Rock Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Poison
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison
Nidoking vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 155 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nidoking | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 81 | 71 | +10 |
| Attack | 102 | 79 | +23 |
| Defense | 77 | 75 | +2 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 65 | +20 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 67 | +8 |
| Speed | 85 | 64 | +21 |
| Total | 505 | 421 | +84 |
Game appearances
Nidoking appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Nidoking is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Nidoking.
Every main-series game Nidoking is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 23
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveNidorino (Moon Stone)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Nidoking appears in 15 episodes.
From EP047 (1998-06-04) through JN001 (2019-11-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Nidoking partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Nidoking partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Nidoking in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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