# Nidoking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in OU

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

## Best Nidoking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/ou/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 95.428%
- **Ice Beam**: 91.708%
- **Sludge Wave**: 78.849%
- **Flamethrower**: 70.587%
- **Thunderbolt**: 22.404%
- **Stealth Rock**: 19.228%
- **Fire Blast**: 4.861%
- **Other**: 16.935%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 97.742%
- **Poison Point**: 1.979%
- **Rivalry**: 0.279%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 76.182%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.699%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.518%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.413%
- **Other**: 2.187%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 45.212%
- **Araquanid**: 44.700%
- **Ferrothorn**: 30.688%
- **Ditto**: 30.026%
- **Kartana**: 28.533%
- **Clefable**: 24.204%

## FAQ for Nidoking in ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-X, Araquanid, Ferrothorn, Ditto. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Nidoking weak to and resistant against?
Nidoking is weak to Water (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### 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 71.050% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (97.742%) and the item **Life Orb** (76.182%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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