Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
How to get Shadow Nidoking
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Nidoking knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Nidoking good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 62.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0034_POKEMON_NIDOKING_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Nidoking in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nidoking's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Nidoking's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Nidoking's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Nidoking?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Nidoking in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nidoking spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Nidoking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.