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Nidoking is a Poison, Ground-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Nidorino after being fed 100 candies. Nidoking is the final evolution of Nidoran♂. It is the male counterpart of Nidoqueen.
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Pokédex description
Drill Pokémon
Nidoking'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.
- Nidoking's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Iron Tail: added on February 16th, 2017
- Earth Power: added on May 17th, 2019
- Fury Cutter: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family
Nidoking is part of a three-member family.
Availability
- Nidoking was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Nidoking was released on Dortmund Pokémon GO Fest 2019 on July 4th, 2019.
Shadow form of Nidoking was released on Team GO Rocket Event on July 10th, 2020.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
2,200 2,383 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,466 1,833 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 17,182
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
1,100 | Field Research: Make 3 new friends: Friend Fest Special Research/Timed Research: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto - Completing 8th part |
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Trivia
- Nidoking is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
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