# Nidoking - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 93.260%
- **Earth Power**: 91.506%
- **Sludge Wave**: 86.809%
- **Flamethrower**: 32.431%
- **Focus Punch**: 21.607%
- **Stealth Rock**: 14.983%
- **Thunderbolt**: 13.067%
- **Poison Jab**: 9.027%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 8.797%
- **Thunder**: 7.668%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.939%
- **Poison Point**: 0.061%
- **Rivalry**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 86.173%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.639%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.895%
- **Other**: 0.293%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 37.340%
- **Latios**: 30.792%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 30.144%
- **Gliscor**: 28.361%
- **Crawdaunt**: 27.358%
- **Azumarill**: 22.771%

## FAQ for Nidoking in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Nidoking?
The most common moves for Nidoking are Ice Beam, Earth Power, Sludge Wave, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Scizor, Latios, Rotom-Wash, Gliscor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Nidoking?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Nidoking?
The top build for Nidoking features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.409% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.939%) and the item **Life Orb** (86.173%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Nidoking?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 81 |
| Attack | 102 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Nidoking on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*