#0034Generation V
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
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.
Sheer ForceHidden
Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon BlackOne swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon WhiteOne swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon Black 2One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon White 2One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
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 | Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 35 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 1 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Physical | POISONPhysical | 15 | 100% | 35 | 30% |
| 23 | Ignores the target’s stat modifiers. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| 35 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 100% | 10 | — |
| 43 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| 58 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 120 | 85% | 10 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 50 | 95% | 30 | — |
| 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 | Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage. | DARK | Status | DARKStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| 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 | — | 90% | 10 | — |
| TM09 | Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned. | POISON | Special | POISONSpecial | 65 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM11 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | FIRE | Status | FIREStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM12 | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | DARK | Status | DARKStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM13 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 95 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TM14 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TM15 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| 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 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM23 | Removes any immunity to Ground damage. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 50 | 100% | 15 | 100% |
| TM24 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| 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 | — |
| TM28 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM30 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GHOST | Special | GHOSTSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TM31 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM34 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Special | POISONSpecial | 95 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TM35 | Has a chance to burn the target. | FIRE | Special | FIRESpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM36 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Special | POISONSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 30% |
| 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% |
| TM39 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 50 | 80% | 10 | 100% |
| TM41 | Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. | DARK | Status | DARKStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM42 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| 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 | Physical | DARKPhysical | 40 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM48 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM49 | Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM52 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Special | FIGHTINGSpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TM56 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM59 | Destroys the target’s held berry. | FIRE | Special | FIRESpecial | 30 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM60 | Makes the target act last this turn. | DARK | Status | DARKStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM65 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | GHOST | Physical | GHOSTPhysical | 70 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM68 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM71 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 100 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TM78 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 60 | 100% | 20 | 100% |
| TM80 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 75 | 90% | 10 | 30% |
| TM82 | Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | DRAGON | Physical | DRAGONPhysical | 60 | 90% | 10 | — |
| TM84 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Physical | POISONPhysical | 80 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| TM87 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM90 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM94 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 40 | 100% | 15 | 50% |
Move Tutor (Black 2 / White 2)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 90 | 90% | 10 | — |
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | DRAGON | Special | DRAGONSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | — |
Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 95% | 10 | — |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
Has a chance to burn the target. | FIRE | Physical | FIREPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | STEEL | Physical | STEELPhysical | 100 | 75% | 15 | 30% |
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | DRAGON | Physical | DRAGONPhysical | 120 | 100% | 10 | — |
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 90% | 10 | — |
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 120 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Physical | ELECTRPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | — |
Locations
Pokemon BlackUnavailable
Pokemon WhiteUnavailable
Pokemon Black 2Evolve from NidorinoObtainable
Pokemon White 2Evolve from NidorinoObtainable