#0034Generation II
Nidoking
POISONGROUND
Drill Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 62.0 kg |
| Category | Drill Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Growth | Medium Slow |
| Gender | Male only |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Ground |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP81
ATK102
DEF77
SpA85
SpD75
SPE85
Total 505
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon GoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokemon SilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
Pokemon CrystalIt uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hits twice in one turn. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 30 | 100% | 30 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 65 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 1 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Physical | POISONPhysical | 15 | 100% | 35 | 30% |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 35 | 95% | 35 | — |
| 23 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 90 | 100% | 20 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | — |
| HM04 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM01 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 100 | 50% | 5 | 100% |
| TM02 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM03 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | UNKNOWN | Status | UNKNOWNStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM05 | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 85% | 10 | — |
| TM08 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 20 | 100% | 15 | 50% |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM11 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | FIRE | Status | FIREStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM13 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM14 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TM15 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM16 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM18 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM20 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM23 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | STEEL | Physical | STEELPhysical | 100 | 75% | 15 | 30% |
| TM25 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 120 | 70% | 10 | 30% |
| TM26 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 100 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM30 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GHOST | Physical | GHOSTPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TM31 | Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 20 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM33 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM34 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM35 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM37 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM38 | Has a chance to burn the target. | FIRE | Special | FIRESpecial | 120 | 85% | 5 | 10% |
| TM40 | Raises user’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
| TM41 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM43 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | FIGHTING | Status | FIGHTINGStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM46 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Special | DARKSpecial | 40 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM48 | Has a chance to burn the target. | FIRE | Special | FIRESpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM49 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 10 | 95% | 20 | — |
Move Tutor (Crystal)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Has a chance to burn the target. | FIRE | Special | FIRESpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 95 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Locations
Pokemon GoldEvolve from NidorinoObtainable
Pokemon SilverEvolve from NidorinoObtainable
Pokemon CrystalEvolve from NidorinoObtainable