Nidoking
#34 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Nidoking
The best moves for Nidoking are Poison Jab and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Double Kick | 10 dps |
| Earth Power | 33.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Nidoran♂ family. Nidoking evolves from Nidorino which costs 100 Candy.
Nidoking Raid Guide
Nidoking has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 and Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nidoking, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Nidoking is a Poison & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Nidorino. It is vulnerable to Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice moves. Nidoking's strongest moveset is Poison Jab & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 2,567.
About
"Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it."
Base stats
| Attack | 204 | |
| Defense | 156 | |
| Stamina | 191 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,100 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,466 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,200 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,567 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,833 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,383 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 62 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Nidoking
The best moves for Nidoking are Poison Jab and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Double Kick | 10 dps |
| Earth Power | 33.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 15 |
| Iron Tail | 15 | 6.4 | 13.6 |
| Fury Cutter Elite TM | 3 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Double Kick | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 110 | -45.5 | 50 |
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Sludge Wave | 110 | -31.3 | 41.3 |
| Earth Power | 100 | -13.9 | 33.3 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 18 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Nidoking are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 96% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Calyrex (Ice Rider) | Confusion | Avalanche | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Nidoking
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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