Nidoking

Official artwork of NidokingPoison Ground Shiny Pokémon icon

Nidoking is a Poison and Ground-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2902 in Pokémon GO. Nidoking's best moveset is Poison Jab and Earth Power. It is weather boosted by Cloudy and Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Nidoking is available in Pokémon GO.

Nidoking is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Electric, and Poison-type moves.

Stats

Max CP2902 CP
Attack204 ATK
Defense156 DEF
Stamina191 STA
Weather Boost
  • cloudyCloudy
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedNidoking can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#34
Height1.4 m
Weight62 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
10 Candy
500 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Nidoking type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Nidoking's best moves and movesets

Moves

Nidoking's best moveset is Poison Jab and Earth Power, with 13.40 DPS (damage per second) and 327.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Sunny weather.

Best Nidoking moves
DPS13.40
TDO327.62
Score25.6
Weather Boost
  • cloudy
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Nidoking with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fury Cutter/Earth Power. You will lose around 0.9% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Nidoking's strongest moveset (Poison Jab/Earth Power).

Nidoking moves comparison

The following chart shows Nidoking's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Nidoking's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Jab GroundEarth Power 13.40327.625.6
      2.BugFury Cutter *GroundEarth Power 13.28324.525.3
      3.PoisonPoison Jab GroundEarthquake 13.18322.125.1
      4.BugFury Cutter *GroundEarthquake 13.04318.924.9
      5.FightingDouble Kick GroundEarth Power 12.79312.724.4
      6.PoisonPoison Jab BugMegahorn 12.27299.923.4
      7.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Wave 12.23299.023.3
      8.SteelIron Tail GroundEarth Power 12.22298.623.2
      9.FightingDouble Kick GroundEarthquake 12.19298.123.2
      10.BugFury Cutter *PoisonSludge Wave 11.68285.621.7
      11.BugFury Cutter *BugMegahorn 11.67285.221.7
      12.SteelIron Tail GroundEarthquake 11.55282.321.3
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • BugFury Cutter *3Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage3
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.4s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage2
        Energy4

        Effects
        Fury Cutter has no special effects.
        See Fury Cutter details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison Jab10Damage7Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗
      • SteelIron Tail15Damage7Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy7

        Effects
        Iron Tail has no special effects.
        See Iron Tail details page ↗
      • FightingDouble Kick10Damage13Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Double Kick
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy12

        Effects
        Double Kick has no special effects.
        See Double Kick details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • BugMegahorn110Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage110
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy55

        Effects
        Megahorn has no special effects.
        See Megahorn details page ↗
      • GroundEarthquake140Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Earthquake has no special effects.
        See Earthquake details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge Wave110Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage110
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window2.0s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Sludge Wave has no special effects.
        See Sludge Wave details page ↗
      • GroundSand Tomb60Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage25
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Sand Tomb details page ↗
      • GroundEarth Power100Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Earth Power details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Nidoking has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Nidoking Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Nidoking's Max CP is at Level 50. Nidoking Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP2902 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1046 CP - 1100 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1395 CP - 1466 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1395 CP - 1466 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • cloudyCloudy
      • sunnySunny
      1743 CP - 1833 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Nidoking Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Nidoking Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      136 CP2113 CP3191 CP
      4268 CP5346 CP6423 CP
      7501 CP8578 CP9656 CP
      10733 CP11807 CP12880 CP
      13953 CP141026 CP151100 CP
      161173 CP171246 CP181320 CP
      191393 CP201466 CP211540 CP
      221613 CP231687 CP241760 CP
      251833 CP261907 CP271980 CP
      282053 CP292127 CP302200 CP
      312237 CP322273 CP332310 CP
      342347 CP352383 CP362420 CP
      372457 CP382493 CP392530 CP
      402567 CP412599 CP422632 CP
      432665 CP442698 CP452732 CP
      462765 CP472799 CP482833 CP
      492867 CP502902 CP

      Nidoking evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of Nidoran♂Nidoran♂
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of NidorinoNidorino
      Thumbnail image of NidorinoNidorino
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of NidokingNidoking
      • Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino which costs 25 Candy.
      • Nidorino evolves into Nidoking which costs 100 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Nidoking

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Nidoking's Poison and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Nidoking.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
      GhostPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega Swampert
      WaterGround
      Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      GroundFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GarchompMega Pokémon iconMega Garchomp
      DragonGround
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Nidoking Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Nidoking in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Nidoking, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Nidoking costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Nidoking costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Nidoking high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Nidoking. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Nidoking Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
                YellowIts steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
                GoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
                SilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
                CrystalIt uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
                Ruby, SapphireNIDOKING’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.
                EmeraldA NIDOKING’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
                FireRedIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
                LeafGreenIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
                HeartGoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
                SoulSilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
                XIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
                YOne swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
                Omega RubyNidoking’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.
                Alpha SapphireNidoking’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.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
                SwordWhen it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
                ShieldNidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.