Nidoking Moves & Learnsetin Pokémon Polished Crystal
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Complete moveset and learnset for Nidoking in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which moves Nidoking can learn by level up, TM/HM, egg moves, and move tutors.
Move Summary
9
Level Up
45
TM/HM
16
Move Tutor
7
Egg Moves
77
Total
Level Up Moves (9)
Moves that Nidoking learns naturally as it levels up.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn | bug | 120 | 85 | 10 | ||
| A powerful charge attack. | ||||||
| PeckLevel: 1Peck | flying | 35 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Jabs the foe with a beak, etc. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Raises the critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A double kicking attack. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| OutrageLevel: 23Outrage | dragon | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | ||||||
| ThrashLevel: 35Thrash | normal | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| MegahornLevel: 58Megahorn | bug | 120 | 85 | 10 | ||
| A powerful charge attack. |
Egg Moves (7)
Moves that Nidoking can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def. | |||||
| ConfusionConfusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | |||||
| SupersonicSupersonic | normal | 0 | 65 | 20 | |
| A move that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| Take DownTake Down | normal | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | |
| Returns a physical attack double. |
TM/HM Moves (45)
Moves that Nidoking can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09TM09 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 100 | 40 | TM12TM12 | |
| Raises the user's Atk and accuracy. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| A Ground attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM59TM59 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM63TM63 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| AvalancheAvalanche | ice | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Damage doubles if user is hit first. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 60 | 100 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong Watertype attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 40 | 90 | 15 | HM05HM05 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
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Move Tutor Moves (16)
Moves that Nidoking can learn from Move Tutors found throughout the game.
| MT | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua TailAqua Tail | water | 90 | 90 | 10 | MT02MT02 | |
| Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | ||||||
| Body SlamBody Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | MT04MT04 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | MT06MT06 | |
| Returns a physical attack double. | ||||||
| Defense CurlDefense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | MT07MT07 | |
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | MT08MT08 | |
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | MT10MT10 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT11MT11 | |
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | MT12MT12 | |
| A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | MT13MT13 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | MT15MT15 | |
| An icy punch. May cause freezing. | ||||||
| Icy WindIcy Wind | ice | 55 | 95 | 15 | MT16MT16 | |
| An icy attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Seismic TossSeismic Toss | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | MT22MT22 | |
| Damage equals the user's level. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT24MT24 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchSucker Punch | dark | 70 | 100 | 5 | MT25MT25 | |
| Attacks before the foe does. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | MT26MT26 | |
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | MT27MT27 | |
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. |
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