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.
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
10 (10) / 8
14 (14) / 10
13 (13) / 7
Charged attacks
100 (29) / 90
140 (40) / 110
105 (53) / 110
60 (15) / 25
105 (35) / 110
Attack availability
- Iron Tail: added on February 16th, 2017
- Earth Power: added on May 17th, 2019
- Sand Tomb: added on August 30th, 2021
- Double Kick: added on September 1st, 2022
- Fury Cutter: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family
Nidoking is part of a three-member family.
Availability
- Nidoking was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Nidoking was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund on July 4th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Nidoking was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Event on July 10th, 2020.
- Shiny form of Shadow Nidoking was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on February 1st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
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 |
Gallery
Trivia
- Nidoking is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.