# Nidoking - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Nidoking.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.804%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.474%
- **Flamethrower**: 86.772%
- **Sludge Wave**: 83.809%
- **Stealth Rock**: 13.604%
- **Other**: 19.537%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.948%
- **Rivalry**: 0.039%
- **Poison Point**: 0.013%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 88.747%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.925%
- **Other**: 1.328%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcanion**: 56.047%
- **Rillaboom**: 54.778%
- **Hydreigon**: 54.700%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 54.456%
- **Metagross**: 52.962%
- **Gholdengo**: 15.870%

## FAQ for Nidoking in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Volcanion, Rillaboom, Hydreigon, Diancie-Mega. 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 86.626% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.948%) and the item **Life Orb** (88.747%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*