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Nidoking

Nidoking
PoisonGround
Nidorino Clefairy

Nidoking is a powerful Poison and Ground-type. It faces weaknesses to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water. It reaches a max of 2902 CP, with Poison Jab and Earth Power being its top moves. Spawns are boosted in Cloudy and Sunny weather. Shiny Nidoking is available.

Stats

Max CP
2902 CP
Attack
204 ATK
Defense
156 DEF
Stamina
191 HP
Buddy distance
3 km
Released
Yes
Shiny released
Yes

Type Effect

POISON
GROUND
↓
Resistant
↑
Weak

Best Moveset

Nidoking's best moveset is Poison Jab and Earth Power, with 11.53 DPS and 189.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.
Poison Jab
Earth Power
DPS11.53
TDO189.3
Weather

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nidoran♂25 CandyNidorino
Nidorino100 CandyNidoking
  • Nidoran♂ evolves into Nidorino which costs 25 Candy.
  • Nidorino evolves into Nidoking which costs 100 Candy.

Family

A list of Pokémon related to Nidoking in Pokémon GO, including evolutions and Mega forms.

Nidoran♂
Nidorino
Nidoking