poison type

Nidoking

B

#0034 · Gen 1 · BST 505

PoisonGround
Legal M-A
Usage rate
9.2%
Estimated win rate50.1%

Base stats

HP81
Atk102
Def77
SpA85
SpD75
Spe85

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP156
Atk122
Def97
SpA105
SpD95
Spe105

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP156
Atk122
Def97
SpA105
SpD95
Spe105

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 156 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)1229710595105
Lonely134 ▲87 ▼10595105
Brave134 ▲971059594 ▼
Adamant134 ▲9794 ▼95105
Naughty134 ▲9710585 ▼105
Bold109 ▼106 ▲10595105
Docile(neutral)1229710595105
Relaxed122106 ▲1059594 ▼
Impish122106 ▲94 ▼95105
Lax122106 ▲10585 ▼105
Timid109 ▼9710595115 ▲
Hasty12287 ▼10595115 ▲
Serious(neutral)1229710595105
Jolly1229794 ▼95115 ▲
Naive1229710585 ▼115 ▲
Modest109 ▼97115 ▲95105
Mild12287 ▼115 ▲95105
Quiet12297115 ▲9594 ▼
Bashful(neutral)1229710595105
Rash12297115 ▲85 ▼105
Calm109 ▼97105104 ▲105
Gentle12287 ▼105104 ▲105
Sassy12297105104 ▲94 ▼
Careful1229794 ▼104 ▲105
Quirky(neutral)1229710595105

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon. Based on its stat spread it tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Poison-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent

Common builds & options

Moves

  • poison type
    Special

    Special Poison STAB with a poison chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • poison type
    Physical

    High-power physical Poison STAB.

    Pow
    120
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20

Abilities

Poison PointRivalrySheer Force

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Poison

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Frequently asked questions

＋Is Nidoking good in ChampionsVGC?

Nidoking can fit a physical attacker role. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Nidoking?

Nidoking is Poison/Ground-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.