# Nidoking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Nidoking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Nidoking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.922%
- **Ice Beam**: 96.878%
- **Thunderbolt**: 63.722%
- **Flamethrower**: 56.076%
- **Fire Blast**: 28.670%
- **Sludge Wave**: 23.194%
- **Stealth Rock**: 12.339%
- **Thunder**: 9.817%
- **Other**: 10.382%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 97.746%
- **Poison Point**: 2.254%
- **Rivalry**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 83.087%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.308%
- **Other**: 4.605%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 58.814%
- **Garchomp**: 49.427%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 46.225%
- **Jirachi**: 45.937%
- **Latios**: 45.926%
- **Slowbro**: 17.736%

## FAQ for Nidoking in bw-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, Jirachi. 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 `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 45.926% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (97.746%) and the item **Life Orb** (83.087%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bw-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/bw/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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