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Nidoking
ニドキング (Nidokingu)
Drill Pokémon
Poison
nee-doe-KING
4'07"
136 lbs.
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
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92
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85
75
410
Ground (2x), Bug (2x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), and Ice (2x)
Normal (1x), Flying (1x), Ghost (1x), Fire (1x), Grass (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fighting (½x), Poison (¼x), and Rock (½x)
Electric (0x)
None
Evolve from Nidorino
None
Evolve from Nidorino
None
Evolve from Nidorino
Poison Sting
Start
Start
Poison
15
100%
35 (max. 56)
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Tackle
Start
Start
Normal
35
95%
35 (max. 56)
A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Horn Attack
Start
Start
Normal
65
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Double Kick
(Not Used)
Start
Fighting
30
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Thrash
23
23
Normal
90
100%
20 (max. 32)
The user rampages, and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Normal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick
TM05
TM05
Normal
120
75%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Horn Drill
TM07
TM07
Normal
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Bubblebeam
TM11
TM11
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Gun
TM12
TM12
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Ice Beam
TM13
TM13
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Blizzard
TM14
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Hyper Beam
TM15
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Pay Day
TM16
TM16
Normal
40
100%
20 (max. 32)
Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
Submission
TM17
TM17
Fighting
80
80%
25 (max. 40)
The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
Counter
TM18
TM18
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Seismic Toss
TM19
TM19
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Thunderbolt
TM24
TM24
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunder
TM25
TM25
Electric
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Earthquake
TM26
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Fissure
TM27
TM27
Ground
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The user opens up a fissure in the ground, and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Reflect
TM33
TM33
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
Varies
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Fire Blast
TM38
TM38
Fire
120
85%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Rock Slide
TM48
TM48
Rock
75
90%
10 (max. 16)
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Surf
HM03
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Strength
HM04
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Much larger than their previous evolutions, Nidoking now have the ability to stand on their hind legs. The spines growing down their back have become extremely large, as well. They have large tails, and are muscled all over.
Nidoking have strong physical attacks with their strong tails, large horn, and their ability to poison the foe on contact. They also have excellent potential when owned by a Trainer. They can also cause large tremors by slamming the ground.
Nidoking are angered easily, and can be very violent when provoked. They can use their powerful tail to thrash, and crush the bones of their prey. Nidoking will often go on rampages for little or no apparent reason.
Nidoking tend to live in grasslands, rough terrain, and forests. Despite their ability to live in various habitats, Nidoking are rare Pokémon, especially in the wild.
(Unconfirmed!)
Nidoking is based on the concept of a rabbit that has evolved dinosaur-like characteristics, and stature. It's also based on a kaiju, Baragon
Nidoking's name may be based on the word "needle." It may also be based on "cnidocyte," a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably, by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on "二 ni," two, or "二度 nido," two times/two degrees, referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names, and traits. The second part of its name is simply "king," referring to its male gender.