Nidoking
#34 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Nidoking)
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Double Kick | 10 dps |
| Earth Power | 33.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♂ family. Nidoking evolves from Nidorino which costs 100 Candy.
Nidoking Raid Guide
Nidoking has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 and Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nidoking, which has the following appearance:
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 204 | |
| Defense | 156 | |
| Stamina | 191 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,100 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,466 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,200 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,567 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,833 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,383 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 62 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset (Nidoking)
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Double Kick | 10 dps |
| Earth Power | 33.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 15 |
| Iron Tail | 15 | 6.4 | 13.6 |
| Fury Cutter Elite TM | 3 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Double Kick | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 110 | -45.5 | 50 |
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Sludge Wave | 110 | -31.3 | 41.3 |
| Earth Power | 100 | -13.9 | 33.3 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 18 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Nidoking.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 96% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Calyrex (Ice Rider) | Confusion | Avalanche | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Nidoking
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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