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Nidokingin Pokémon Modern Emerald

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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.

Nidoking in Pokémon Modern Emerald

Nidoking is #34 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Modern Emerald. This page covers its poison/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.

Front
nidoking sprite
Normal
nidoking sprite
Shiny
nidoking sprite
Animated
nidoking sprite
Shiny Animated
Back
nidoking sprite
Normal
nidoking sprite
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
45
pokeball
Poké Ball5.3%
greatball
Great Ball7.5%
ultraball
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

How to Obtain

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

Level Up Moves (16)

PeckLevel: 1flying
PWR35ACC100PP35
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
Focus EnergyLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Double KickLevel: 1fighting
PWR30ACC100PP30
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Poison StingLevel: 1poison
PWR15ACC100PP35
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
FlatterLevel: 1dark
PWR0ACC100PP15
Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
Focus EnergyLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Helping HandLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
Fury AttackLevel: 1normal
PWR15ACC85PP20
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Shadow ClawLevel: 1ghost
PWR70ACC100PP15
Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
LeerLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense.
Earth PowerLevel: 1ground
PWR90ACC100PP10
Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashLevel: 23normal
PWR105ACC100PP10
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
MegahornLevel: 43bug
PWR120ACC85PP10
A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
Dragon PulseLevel: 45dragon
PWR85ACC100PP10
Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
Poison JabLevel: 50poison
PWR80ACC100PP20
A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
Focus BlastLevel: 53fighting
PWR120ACC70PP5
Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
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Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)

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

Horn AttackLevel: 22(Nidorino · Level 22)normal
PWR65ACC100PP25
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
Horn DrillLevel: 53(Nidorino · Level 53)normal
PWR1ACC30PP5
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

Egg Moves (8)

Counterfighting
PWR1ACC100PP20
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Skull Bashnormal
PWR100ACC100PP10
Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Disablenormal
PWR0ACC100PP20
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
Supersonicnormal
PWR0ACC55PP20
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Take Downnormal
PWR90ACC85PP20
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Amnesiapsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Confusionpsychic
PWR50ACC100PP25
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Beat Updark
PWR10ACC100PP10
Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
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TM/HM Moves (38)

Focus Punchfighting
PWR150ACC100PP20TM01
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Water Pulsewater
PWR60ACC100PP20TM03
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Roarnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20TM05
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC70PP10TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden Powernormal
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Tauntdark
PWR0ACC100PP20TM12
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Ice Beamice
PWR90ACC100PP10TM13
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
Blizzardice
PWR110ACC70PP5TM14
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
Hyper Beamnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM15
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dancewater
PWR0ACC0PP5TM18
Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
Frustrationnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Iron Tailsteel
PWR100ACC75PP15TM23
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Thunderboltelectric
PWR90ACC100PP15TM24
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunderelectric
PWR110ACC70PP10TM25
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
Earthquakeground
PWR100ACC100PP10TM26
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Digground
PWR80ACC100PP10TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Shadow Ballghost
PWR80ACC100PP15TM30
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Brick Breakfighting
PWR75ACC100PP15TM31
Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock Waveelectric
PWR60ACC0PP20TM34
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Flamethrowerfire
PWR90ACC100PP15TM35
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Sludge Bombpoison
PWR90ACC100PP10TM36
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sandstormrock
PWR0ACC0PP10TM37
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Fire Blastfire
PWR110ACC85PP5TM38
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Rock Tombrock
PWR60ACC95PP15TM39
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Tormentdark
PWR0ACC100PP15TM41
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
Facadenormal
PWR70ACC100PP20TM42
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Powernormal
PWR70ACC100PP20TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP5TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attractnormal
PWR0ACC100PP15TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Thiefdark
PWR50ACC100PP25TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Cutgrass
PWR50ACC95PP30HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Surfwater
PWR90ACC100PP15HM03
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
Strengthnormal
PWR80ACC100PP15HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smashfighting
PWR40ACC100PP15HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
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Move Tutor Moves (21)

Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)fighting
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Defense Curl(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR0ACC0PP40Tutor
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)normal
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch(Mossdeep City)fighting
PWR100ACC50PP5Tutor
Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fire Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)fire
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Fury Cutter(Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)bug
PWR20ACC95PP20Tutor
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Ice Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)ice
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Icy Wind(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)ice
PWR55ACC95PP15Tutor
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
Mega Kick(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR120ACC75PP5Tutor
An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mega Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR80ACC85PP20Tutor
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)rock
PWR75ACC90PP10Tutor
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Seismic Toss(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)fighting
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)normal
PWR50ACC100PP15Tutor
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)normal
PWR0ACC85PP15Tutor
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Thunder Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)electric
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
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Type Summary

4
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
1
Immunities
8
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Nidoking. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ice2×ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Nidoking resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric
poison0.25×fighting0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×fairy0.5×
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