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Nidoking (#034) is a Poison/Ground-type Drill Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Nidoking isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Nidorino with a Moon Stone. It evolves from Nidorino with a Moon Stone and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (92), and its base stat total of 410 ranks #37 of 151.
In battle, Nidoking relies on its powerful tail, using it to smash into an opponent, wrap them up, and snap their bones.
Where to find Nidoking in Pokémon Red
Nidoking isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Nidorino with a Moon Stone.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 81 | #29 of 151 | |
| Attack | 92 | #34 of 151 | |
| Defense | 77 | #53 of 151 | |
| Special | 75 | #58 of 151 | |
| Speed | 85 | #44 of 151 | |
| Total | 410 | #37 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Nidoking
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Ice Ground Psychic Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Fighting Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Poison |
| 0× (immune) | Electric |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100% | 20 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 14 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Horn Drill | Normal | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Nidoking in Pokémon Red?
Nidoking isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Nidorino with a Moon Stone.
What type is Nidoking?
Nidoking is Poison/Ground type. It takes double damage from Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Bug and is immune to Electric.
Does Nidoking evolve?
Nidoking is the final form: it evolves from Nidorino with a Moon Stone.
What moves does Nidoking learn?
Nidoking starts with Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, and Thrash and learns Horn Attack (Lv 8), Poison Sting (Lv 14), and Thrash (Lv 23) by leveling up. It can learn 32 TMs and HMs.
What are Nidoking's base stats?
HP 81, Attack 92, Defense 77, Special 75, Speed 85, for a total of 410.