Nidoking shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines.
Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king (reflective of its gender and being the final evolution). Nido may also be based on cnidocyte, a type of venomous cell responsible for the stings delivered by stinging animals, most notably by jellyfish. Alternatively, it may be based on 二 ni (two) or 二度 nido (two times/two degrees), referring to there being two distinct evolutionary lines using the name with similar names and traits.
No: 034
English Name: Nidoking
Japanese Name: Nidokingu
Generation: 1
Type: Poison, Ground
Species: Drill Pokémon
Abilities: Poison Point, Rivalry, Sheer Force (hidden ability)
Evolution: Nidoran♂ > Nidorino > Nidoking
Nidoking is a large, bipedal, purple Pokémon with distinct reptilian features. It has narrow eyes, large, spiny ears, fur-like tufts on its cheeks, and a short snout filled with pointed teeth. There is a long, venomous horn on its forehead and a ridge of spines down its back. Gray plates cover its chest and belly, and there is a gray rounded spine on each elbow. Each hand was three claws, while foot has only a single hoof-like nail. It has a long, powerful tail. This is a male only species; the female counterpart is Nidoqueen.
It is said that Nidoking’s tail is capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Nidoking uses this tail to smash, constrict, or break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can be swung to create distance between it and its foes before Nidoking charges. Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful, rampaging charges. Nidoking lives in grasslands.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
Pokemon Blue: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
Pokemon Yellow: Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
Pokemon Stadium: Has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor. The long horn on its head is sharp and highly venomous.
Pokemon Gold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokemon Silver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim’s spine quite easily.
Pokemon Crystal: It uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokemon Ruby: Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokemon Sapphire: Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokemon Emerald: A Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokemon FireRed: It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
Pokemon Diamond: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon Pearl: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon Platinum: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon HeartGold: It swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim’s spine quite easily.
Pokemon Black: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon White: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon Black 2: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
pokemon White 2: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon X: It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
Pokemon Y: One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Pokemon SUN: They don’t like to reveal themselves in front of people. They live quietly in packs deep in the mountains.
Pokemon MOON: According to tradition, people who see a pair of Clefable skipping by can look forward to a happy marriage.
