# Nidoking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 3 OverUsed

> Find the best Nidoking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Nidoking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **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/rse/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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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
- **Earthquake**: 98.470%
- **Shadow Ball**: 86.935%
- **Ice Beam**: 66.512%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 65.481%
- **Megahorn**: 22.166%
- **Rock Slide**: 20.377%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 13.731%
- **Brick Break**: 6.460%
- **Other**: 19.869%

## Common Abilities
- **Poison Point**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 70.816%
- **Quick Claw**: 19.738%
- **Choice Band**: 8.523%
- **Other**: 0.923%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence**: 73.541%
- **Magneton**: 72.255%
- **Blissey**: 54.874%
- **Slaking**: 51.485%
- **Slowking**: 51.485%
- **Snorlax**: 26.954%

## FAQ for Nidoking in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Nidoking?
The most common moves for Nidoking are Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam, Hidden Power Grass. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Salamence, Magneton, Blissey, Slaking. 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 **Naughty** nature with an EV spread of `0/124/0/152/0/232`. This configuration accounts for 59.325% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Poison Point** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (70.816%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Nidoking often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the rse-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/rse/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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