Nidoking
Poison/Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 551.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Megahorn
Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Nidoking takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,466 CP
Nidoking moves
5 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Kick | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Iron Tail Best | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
| Poison Jab STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter Elite | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Megahorn Best | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Sludge Wave STAB | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Kick | Fighting | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Nidoking raid guide
Best counters against Nidoking
Use Nidoking against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Nidoking
- Evolve from
- Nidorino · 100 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Nidoking knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 64 | 2,218 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,402 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,429 | 1,503 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,778 | 1,870 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,429 | 1,503 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,081 | 1,136 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,429 | 1,503 |
Is Nidoking good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Nidoking has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (204), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Nidoking deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 113 |
| Lv 3 | 191 |
| Lv 4 | 268 |
| Lv 5 | 346 |
| Lv 6 | 423 |
| Lv 7 | 501 |
| Lv 8 | 578 |
| Lv 9 | 656 |
| Lv 10 | 733 |
| Lv 11 | 807 |
| Lv 12 | 880 |
| Lv 13 | 953 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,026 |
| Lv 15 | 1,100 |
| Lv 16 | 1,173 |
| Lv 17 | 1,246 |
| Lv 18 | 1,320 |
| Lv 19 | 1,393 |
| Lv 20 | 1,466 |
| Lv 21 | 1,540 |
| Lv 22 | 1,613 |
| Lv 23 | 1,687 |
| Lv 24 | 1,760 |
| Lv 25 | 1,833 |
| Lv 26 | 1,907 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,980 |
| Lv 28 | 2,053 |
| Lv 29 | 2,127 |
| Lv 30 | 2,200 |
| Lv 31 | 2,237 |
| Lv 32 | 2,273 |
| Lv 33 | 2,310 |
| Lv 34 | 2,347 |
| Lv 35 | 2,383 |
| Lv 36 | 2,420 |
| Lv 37 | 2,457 |
| Lv 38 | 2,493 |
| Lv 39 | 2,530 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,567 |
| Lv 41 | 2,599 |
| Lv 42 | 2,632 |
| Lv 43 | 2,665 |
| Lv 44 | 2,698 |
| Lv 45 | 2,732 |
| Lv 46 | 2,765 |
| Lv 47 | 2,799 |
| Lv 48 | 2,833 |
| Lv 49 | 2,867 |
| Lv 50 | 2,902 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0034
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 62.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0034_POKEMON_NIDOKING
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidoking in Pokemon GO?
Nidoking's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nidoking's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nidoking takes super effective damage from Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nidoking's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nidoking reaches 2,902 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,567 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidoking?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nidoking shows 1,466 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,833 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Nidoking better than regular Nidoking?
Shadow Nidoking deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Nidoking in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nidorino (100 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nidoking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nidoking depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.