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Nidoking

PoisonGround
All data Standard/Form Gen 1

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then open the full move pool only if you need deeper data.

Main jobFlexible pick

Nidoking reads as a mixed attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outWater, Ice, Ground

These attack types are the first danger check before adding it to a team.

Battle Stats

HP81Atk102Def77Sp.Atk85Sp.Def75Speed85total505
HP 81
Atk 102
Def 77
Sp.Atk 85
Sp.Def 75
Speed 85
Type Check

What scares Nidoking?

Read this before adding it to a team. Weak means the attack hits hard; resist or immune means it can switch in more safely.

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Weak to
WaterIceGroundPsychic
Resists
FightingPoisonBugRockFairy
Immune to
Electric

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Poison Point

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

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Passive effect

Rivalry

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Passive effect

Sheer Force

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

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Move Pool

Skills and Moves

Showing the most useful or most complete move cards first. The full move pool is folded below to keep this page lighter.

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Protect
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Helping Hand
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Rain Dance
Status · Water Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Sunny Day
Field control

Changes the field so some Pokemon become stronger.

Earthquake
Physical · Ground PP 12

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Taunt
Status · Dark Acc - · PP 20

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Rock Slide
Physical · Rock PP 12

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Double-Edge
Physical · Normal PP 16

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flamethrower
Special · Fire PP 16

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Earth Power
Special · Ground PP 12

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

High Horsepower
Physical · Ground PP 12

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Poison Jab
Physical · Poison PP 20

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Sludge Bomb
Special · Poison PP 12

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Stomping Tantrum
Physical · Ground PP 12

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

Blizzard
Special · Ice PP 8

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Body Press
Physical · Fighting PP 12

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

Dragon Pulse
Special · Dragon PP 12

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

Hyper Beam
Special · Normal PP 8

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Browse moves (134 total, 30 at a time)

Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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