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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PoisonGround

Dex

#102 Johto Dex · #034 National

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Powers up against rivals.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Trades effects for power.

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

253

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Nidoking has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve nidorino or nidoranm to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Poison JabLevel: 0Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
0	Poison JabLevel: 0Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
1	FlatterLevel: 1Flatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	FlatterLevel: 1Flatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
1	CaptivateLevel: 1Captivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	CaptivateLevel: 1Captivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
1	Horn DrillLevel: 1Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
1	Horn DrillLevel: 1Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23	Chip AwayLevel: 23Chip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
23	Chip AwayLevel: 23Chip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
37	Cross PoisonLevel: 37Cross Poison	poison	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
37	Cross PoisonLevel: 37Cross Poison	A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage.
39	BulldozeLevel: 39Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
39	BulldozeLevel: 39Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
58	MegahornLevel: 58Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
58	MegahornLevel: 58Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
58	Horn LeechLevel: 58Horn Leech	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
58	Horn LeechLevel: 58Horn Leech	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	PWR150	ACC80	PP5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Poison TailPoison Tail	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
Poison TailPoison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Venom DrenchVenom Drench	Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (5)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23	ThrashLevel: 23Thrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
23	ThrashLevel: 23Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (5)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Nidoking cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	LeerLevel: 1(Nidorino · Level 1)Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Nidorino · Level 1
1	LeerLevel: 1(Nidorino · Level 1)Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
20	Fury AttackLevel: 20(Nidorino · Level 20)Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20	Nidorino · Level 20
20	Fury AttackLevel: 20(Nidorino · Level 20)Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23(Nidorino · Level 23)Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25	Nidorino · Level 23
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23(Nidorino · Level 23)Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
28	Helping HandLevel: 28(Nidorino · Level 28)Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Nidorino · Level 28
28	Helping HandLevel: 28(Nidorino · Level 28)Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3(Nidoran♂ · Level 3)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Nidoran♂ · Level 3
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3(Nidoran♂ · Level 3)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.

TM/HM Moves (58)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM72TM72
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.