Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Route 23 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Kanto | Safari Zone | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 81
- Attack
- 102
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Attack
- 85
- Sp. Defense
- 75
- Speed
- 85
Abilities · Poison Point / Rivalry
Hidden ability · Sheer Force
Size · 1.4 m · 62 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Nidorino · Use Moon Stone
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Nidoking
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sludge Wave |
| 1 | Megahorn |
| 1 | Fury Attack |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes |
| 1 | Double Kick |
| 1 | Horn Attack |
| 1 | Helping Hand |
| 1 | Toxic |
| 1 | Flatter |
| 1 | Poison Jab |
| 1 | Earth Power |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Poison Sting |
| 1 | Peck |
| 1 | Focus Energy |