Where can I find Nidoking in Polished Crystal?

Nidoking can be found in 1 location in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Nidoking?

Nidoking is a poison/ground-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Nidoking learn in Polished Crystal?

Nidoking can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Nidokingin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Drill Pokémon

It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PoisonGround

Dex

#105 Johto Dex · #034 National

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Contact may poison the foe.

Rivalry(Secondary)

Boosts damage to same-gender foes.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Removes effects to increase damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

monster, ground

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Nidoranm

Base form

→

Nidorino

Level up Nidoranm to Lv. 16

→

Nidoking

Use Moon Stone on Nidorino

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How to Obtain

Nidoking can be found in Safari Zone East (rare). Expect to find it at level 60.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
1	MegahornLevel: 1Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
1	Double KickLevel: 1Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
23	OutrageLevel: 23Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
23	OutrageLevel: 23Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	normal	120	100	10
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
58	MegahornLevel: 58Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
58	MegahornLevel: 58Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (7)

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	0	100	30	Nidorino · Level 1
1	LeerLevel: 1(Nidorino · Level 1)Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20(Nidorino · Level 20)Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15	Nidorino · Level 20
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20(Nidorino · Level 20)Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23(Nidorino · Level 23)Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25	Nidorino · Level 23
23	Horn AttackLevel: 23(Nidorino · Level 23)Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
28	Sweet KissLevel: 28(Nidorino · Level 28)Sweet Kiss	fairy	0	75	10	Nidorino · Level 28
28	Sweet KissLevel: 28(Nidorino · Level 28)Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
35	Toxic SpikesLevel: 35(Nidorino · Level 35)Toxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20	Nidorino · Level 35
35	Toxic SpikesLevel: 35(Nidorino · Level 35)Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
38	HealinglightLevel: 38(Nidorino · Level 38)Healinglight	normal	0	100	5	Nidorino · Level 38
38	HealinglightLevel: 38(Nidorino · Level 38)Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
50	CharmLevel: 50(Nidorino · Level 50)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Nidorino · Level 50
50	CharmLevel: 50(Nidorino · Level 50)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	100	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	50	100	25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	65	20
SupersonicSupersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	100	15
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.

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TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.