In-game spritePokémon Red & BlueKanto · 1996#034 in the Kanto dex
Nidoking #0034
PoisonGround
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.”
“It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.”
Base stats
Base stat total 410
HP
81
Atk
92
Def
77
Spc
75
Spe
85
Total410
Abilities
Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Nidoking has none in Red & Blue.
Nidoking in Red & Blue
Front
BackMoves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 |
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | 90 |
TM / HM moves
Type matchups
Weak to
Ground2×Bug2×Water2×Psychic2×Ice2×
Resists
Fighting½×Rock½×Poison¼×Electric0×
Evolution line
Where to find Nidoking in Red & Blue
No encounter is recorded for Nidoking in Red & Blue. Evolution, trade, breeding and events may still be possible but are not covered by this location list.