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Nidokingin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

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Pokemon #34

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PoisonGround

Dex

#034

Abilities

Poison Point

Poisons foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

195

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ice ×2ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

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

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Nidoranm

Base form

→

Nidorino

Level up Nidoranm to Lv. 16

→

Nidoking

Use Moon Stone on Nidorino

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How to Obtain

Nidoking isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	normal	18	100	20
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
12	Double KickLevel: 12Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
15	Poison StingLevel: 15Poison Sting	poison	30	100	35
15	Poison StingLevel: 15Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
18	Horn AttackLevel: 18Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
18	Horn AttackLevel: 18Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
23	ThrashLevel: 23Thrash	normal	100	100	20
23	ThrashLevel: 23Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
27	MagnitudeLevel: 27Magnitude	ground	1	100	30
27	MagnitudeLevel: 27Magnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
30	Helping HandLevel: 30Helping Hand	normal	0	100	20
30	Helping HandLevel: 30Helping Hand	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	dark	0	100	15
43	FlatterLevel: 43Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
47	EarthquakeLevel: 47Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
47	EarthquakeLevel: 47Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
52	MegahornLevel: 52Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
52	MegahornLevel: 52Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	normal	1	30	5
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	85	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	1	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	95	100	15	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	120	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	10	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	90	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	95	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ThunderThunder	electric	120	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	70	100	20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	95	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	95	100	15	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	120	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	50	95	25	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	15	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	bug	55	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
SurfSurf	water	95	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	60	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

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Pokédex Entry

Drill Pokémon

A Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.