Nidoking

How Shiny is Acquired

Evolution

Original
Shiny

Pokemon Ratings

Great League PVP Rating See all 2 / 5

Ultra League PVP Rating See all 2 / 5

Master League PVP Rating See all 0 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Poison

Type

62.00 kg Weight

1.40 m Height

Pokemon Max CP

Level 50: 2,902

Level 40: 2,567

Level 25: 1,833 (Raid + Weather)

Level 20: 1,466 (Raid)

Level 15: 1,100 (Research Tasks)

ATK 204

DEF 156

STA 191

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Poison Jab	Sludge Wave	A	B-
Poison Jab	Megahorn	X	B-
Iron Tail	Sludge Wave	C	B
Iron Tail	Megahorn	X	B
Fury Cutter*	Sludge Wave	B	X
Iron Tail	Earth Power	C	B
Fury Cutter*	Earth Power	A-	X
Poison Jab	Earth Power	B-	B-
Poison Jab	Sand Tomb	X	A-
Iron Tail	Sand Tomb	X	A

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Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Poison Jab	Earthquake	X	X
Iron Tail	Earthquake	X	X
Fury Cutter*	Earthquake	X	X
Fury Cutter*	Megahorn	X	X
Fury Cutter*	Sand Tomb	X	C

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

Poison Jab is slightly superior to Iron Tail for STAB and type effectiveness.
Fury Cutter has a fast cooldown and high EPS that performs surprisingly well despite lacking STAB.
Earthpower is Nidoking's best charged move, though it lacks general synergy with any of its fast moves.
Sludge Wave is only one of Nidoking’s charge moves that can pair typing and STAB with one of Nidoking's Quick Moves. It has limited but unique type coverage with STAB.
Earthquake is basically a worse Earthpower.
Megahorn is useless on Nidoking.
Sand Tomb is meant for PvP.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

Iron Tail is superior for raw damage output against Nidoking’s numerous type counters.
Poison Jab is decent on defense, but Fury Cutter is completely ineffective.
Sludge Wave has a combination of high power and not being utterly trivial to dodge.
Earth Power deals good damage as a 2-bar move, but is easy to dodge.
Sand Tomb as a 3-bar move is great for defense, and can be used frequently.
Megahorn is weak, but it has the earliest damage window Nidoking’s charge moves.
Earthquake is outclassed on defense.

PVE Overview

Nidoking suffers from middling stats and an unfortunate typing. In the main series games, Nidoking was a jack of all offensive trades, but he misses his trademark massive movepool in GO. Poison and Ground are poor attacking types, lacking relevant type coverage or powerful moves, and Nidoking’s Atk stat is disappointing to boot.

On defense, Nidoking is frail and weak to common attacking types. Its only multi-bar move is Earth Power, but it's easy to dodge, making it a mixed-bag. Nidoking is not a good defender.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Fury Cutter*	Sand Tomb Earth Power	A
Fury Cutter*	Sand Tomb Megahorn	A-

PvP Moveset Explanation

Fury Cutter* or Poison Jab + Sand Tomb and Earth Power or Earthquake or Megahorn

Access to Fury Cutter lets Nidoking stand out from other Pokemon, most notably Nidoqueen. While its damage output is somewhat laughable, its faster energy gains enable Nidoking to access its Charge Moves sooner. Poison Jab is also viable due to its significantly stronger STAB damage output, but going for this option would make Nidoqueen seem more appealing due to her greater bulk.

Earth Power is the generally preferred ground-type attack due to its faster charge time, though Earthquake offers more raw power and power per energy spent. Megahorn provides solid power and aforementioned counter-coverage against Psychic types, making it the preferred second charged-move. Sand Tomb is recommended for its cheap energy cost, enabling Nidoking to bait shields more easily, as well as applying a guaranteed debuff on the opponent.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2 / 5

Nidoking is basically a less effective Nidoqueen. Its higher attack power betrays it in this setting, leaving its only advantages over its royal counterpart access to Fury Cutter. A combination of Fury Cutter, Earth Power, and Sand Tomb are needed to win against Nidoqueen, and even then it can be inconsistent due to the nature of shield baiting.

Ultra League: 2 / 5

Once again, the Queen overshadows the King in this tier. While XL Candy is not needed for Nidoking to reach the CP cap of Ultra League, it does unlock additional IV possibilities in order to optimize Nidoking's bulk.

Master League: 0 / 5

Nidoking is entirely unviable in the Master League.

Fast Moves

Iron Tail

More Info

Steel

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.10	0.20	6.36		13.64	17.05

Poison Jab

More Info

Poison

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.80	0.60	8.75		12.50	15.63

Double Kick

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.00	0.50	13.00		10.00	12.50

Elite Fast Moves

Fury Cutter

More Info

Bug

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.40	0.30	15.00		7.50	9.38

Charge Moves

140

Earthquake

1 Energy

More Info

Ground

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.60	0.80	0.00	1.40	38.89	48.61		54.44

110

Megahorn

1 Energy

More Info

Bug

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.20	0.20	0.00	1.10	50.00	62.50		55.00

110

Sludge Wave

1 Energy

More Info

Poison

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.20	1.00	0.00	1.10	34.38	42.97		37.81

100

Earth Power

2 Energy

More Info

Ground

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.60	0.70	0.00	2.00	27.78	34.72		55.56

Sand Tomb

2 Energy

More Info

Ground

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
4.00	2.30	0.00	1.82	15.00	18.75		27.27

Purified Charge Moves

Return

3 Energy

More Info

Normal

.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
0.70	0.25	0.00	1.06	50.00	62.50		53.03

Purification Cost

Candy	3
Stardust	3000

Other

Female Ratio	0.0 %
Male Ratio	100.0 %
Flee Rate	5.0 %
Buddy Distance	3 km
Capture Rate	12.5 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Ground Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Poison Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

		Normal	Nice!	Great!	Excellent!
No Berry	-
No Berry	Curve
Razz Berry	-
Razz Berry	Curve
Golden Razz Berry	-
Golden Razz Berry	Curve

Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

Stardust	Level	Min CP	Max CP
200	1	31	36
200	1.5	64	75
200	2	97	113
200	2.5	130	152
400	3	163	191
400	3.5	197	230
400	4	230	268
400	4.5	263	307
600	5	296	346
600	5.5	329	385
600	6	363	423
600	6.5	396	462
800	7	429	501
800	7.5	462	539
800	8	495	578
800	8.5	529	617
1000	9	562	656
1000	9.5	595	694
1000	10	628	733
1000	10.5	659	770
1300	11	691	807
1300	11.5	722	843
1300	12	754	880
1300	12.5	785	917
1600	13	817	953
1600	13.5	848	990
1600	14	879	1027
1600	14.5	911	1063
1900	15	942	1100
1900	15.5	974	1136
1900	16	1005	1173
1900	16.5	1036	1210
2200	17	1068	1246
2200	17.5	1099	1283
2200	18	1131	1320
2200	18.5	1162	1356
2500	19	1193	1393
2500	19.5	1225	1430
2500	20	1256	1466
2500	20.5	1288	1503
3000	21	1319	1540
3000	21.5	1351	1576
3000	22	1382	1613
3000	22.5	1413	1650
3500	23	1445	1687
3500	23.5	1476	1723
3500	24	1508	1760
3500	24.5	1539	1797
4000	25	1571	1833
4000	25.5	1602	1870
4000	26	1633	1907
4000	26.5	1665	1943
4500	27	1696	1980
4500	27.5	1728	2017
4500	28	1759	2053
4500	28.5	1790	2090
5000	29	1822	2127
5000	29.5	1853	2163
5000	30	1885	2200
5000	30.5	1900	2218
6000	31	1916	2237
6000	31.5	1932	2255
6000	32	1948	2273
6000	32.5	1963	2292
7000	33	1979	2310
7000	33.5	1995	2328
7000	34	2010	2347
7000	34.5	2026	2365
8000	35	2042	2383
8000	35.5	2058	2402
8000	36	2073	2420
8000	36.5	2089	2438
9000	37	2105	2457
9000	37.5	2120	2475
9000	38	2136	2493
9000	38.5	2152	2512
10000	39	2167	2530
10000	39.5	2183	2548
10000	40	2199	2567

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Nidoking

Table of Contents

Pokemon Ratings

Pokemon Stats

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

PVE Overview

PVP Movesets Grades

PvP Moveset Explanation

Fury Cutter* or Poison Jab + Sand Tomb and Earth Power or Earthquake or Megahorn

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2 / 5

Ultra League: 2 / 5

Master League: 0 / 5

Fast Moves

Elite Fast Moves

Charge Moves

Purified Charge Moves

Purification Cost

Other

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

Resistant

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Ground Medal

Poison Medal

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

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