# Nidoking - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.734%
- **Lovely Kiss**: 76.174%
- **Thief**: 60.302%
- **Thunder**: 52.138%
- **Other**: 13.652%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 60.298%
- **Leftovers**: 39.696%
- **Other**: 0.006%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 98.558%
- **Zapdos**: 96.202%
- **Gengar**: 80.024%
- **Tyranitar**: 69.726%
- **Cloyster**: 59.466%
- **Forretress**: 37.782%

## FAQ for Nidoking in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Nidoking?
The most common moves for Nidoking are Earthquake, Ice Beam, Lovely Kiss, Thief. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Gengar, Tyranitar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Nothing** (60.298%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Nidoking often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-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/gsc/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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