# Nidoking - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 80.583%
- **Blizzard**: 79.406%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 71.132%
- **Flamethrower**: 59.260%
- **Sludge Wave**: 27.109%
- **Thunderbolt**: 17.827%
- **Surf**: 17.526%
- **Fire Blast**: 13.818%
- **Superpower**: 12.345%
- **Protect**: 8.498%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.968%
- **Rivalry**: 0.032%
- **Poison Point**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 73.940%
- **Life Orb**: 13.993%
- **Choice Specs**: 11.337%
- **Other**: 0.731%

## Common Teammates
- **Machamp**: 56.325%
- **Abomasnow**: 55.712%
- **Azumarill**: 55.450%
- **Dusclops**: 54.878%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 54.859%
- **Salamence**: 27.676%

## FAQ for Nidoking in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Machamp, Abomasnow, Azumarill, Dusclops. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 54.843% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.968%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (73.940%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Nidoking often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*