Nidokingin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

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Pokédex Entry

Drill Pokémon

It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PoisonGround

Dex

#034

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

30% chance to Poison foe on contact.

Sheer Force(Secondary)

30% gain to Move Power, ignores effects.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

195

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

Persimberry(50%)

Weak To

water ×2ice ×2ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

fighting ×0.5poison ×0.25bug ×0.5rock ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Nidoran32

Base form

→

Nidorino

Level up Nidoran to Lv. 16

→

Nidoking

Use Moon Stone on Nidorino

How to Obtain

Nidoking has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve Nidorino or Nidoran to get one.

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Nidoking.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Beat UpBeat Up	dark		PWR20	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	All party Pokémon join in the attack. The more allies, the more damage.

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio.
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
9	Double KickLevel: 9Double Kick	Two legs are used to quickly kick the foe twice in one turn.
12	Fury AttackLevel: 12Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
12	Fury AttackLevel: 12Fury Attack	The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times.
15	ThiefLevel: 15Thief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
15	ThiefLevel: 15Thief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
16	Drill PeckLevel: 16Drill Peck	flying	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
16	Drill PeckLevel: 16Drill Peck	A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
20	Horn AttackLevel: 20Horn Attack	The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
23	Poison FangLevel: 23Poison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
23	Poison FangLevel: 23Poison Fang	The foe is bitten with toxic fangs. It may also badly poison the foe.
26	CharmLevel: 26Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
26	CharmLevel: 26Charm	The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack.
29	MoonlightLevel: 29Moonlight	fairy	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
29	MoonlightLevel: 29Moonlight	Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
32	Toxic SpikesLevel: 32Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
32	Toxic SpikesLevel: 32Toxic Spikes	Poisoned spikes are laid around the enemy to Poison foes switching in.
35	FlatterLevel: 35Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
35	FlatterLevel: 35Flatter	Flattery is used to confuse the foe, but its Sp. Atk also rises.
38	Poison JabLevel: 38Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
38	Poison JabLevel: 38Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
41	Shadow ClawLevel: 41Shadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
41	Shadow ClawLevel: 41Shadow Claw	Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
44	CaptivateLevel: 44Captivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
44	CaptivateLevel: 44Captivate	Sharply lowers the foes Sp. Atk stat if it is the opposite gender to the user.
47	ThrashLevel: 47Thrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP20
47	ThrashLevel: 47Thrash	The user rampages about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
51	MegahornLevel: 51Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
51	MegahornLevel: 51Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack delivered with a tough and impressive horn.
55	Drill RunLevel: 55Drill Run	ground	PWR80	ACC95	PP10
55	Drill RunLevel: 55Drill Run	The user rotates its body like a drill. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	The horn is rotated like a drill to ram. The foe will faint if it hits.

TM/HM Moves (37)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM08TM08
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
AvalancheAvalanche	An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR120	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM35TM35
Drain PunchDrain Punch	A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR120	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	TM40TM40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM41TM41
Shock WaveShock Wave	A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM43TM43
DetectDetect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	TM49TM49
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
SurfSurf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
StrengthStrength	rock	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15	HM07HM07
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.

Move Tutor Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Route 3	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Pallet Town	TutorTutor
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded.
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Route 13	TutorTutor
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	The user unleashes its power. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	electric	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	Route 5	TutorTutor
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Flamethrower (Celadon City)Flamethrower	fire	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Flamethrower (Celadon City)Flamethrower	The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
Aqua Tail (Route 25)Aqua Tail	water	PWR90	ACC90	PP10	Route 25	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 25)Aqua Tail	The foe is attacked with a swinging tail as vicious as a wave in a storm.
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Violet City	TutorTutor
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Shadow Claw (Soul House)Shadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Soul House	TutorTutor
Shadow Claw (Soul House)Shadow Claw	Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto	TutorTutor
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel	TutorTutor
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Outrage (Celadon Dept.)Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Outrage (Celadon Dept.)Outrage	The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas.
Smart Strike(Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon)Smart Strike	steel	PWR70	ACC0	PP10	Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon	TutorTutor
Smart Strike(Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon)Smart Strike	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Charm (Goldenrod Dept.)Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Charm (Goldenrod Dept.)Charm	The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack.
Pay Day(Goldenrod Dept., Route 36)Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Route 36	TutorTutor
Pay Day(Goldenrod Dept., Route 36)Pay Day	Numerous coins are hurled at the foe. Money is earned after battle.
Megahorn (Celadon Dept.)Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Megahorn (Celadon Dept.)Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack delivered with a tough and impressive horn.
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)Taunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)Taunt	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.
Hone Claws (Battle Tower)Hone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Hone Claws (Battle Tower)Hone Claws	The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.