# Nidoking - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/uu](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.477%
- **Sludge Wave**: 98.259%
- **Ice Beam**: 95.498%
- **Flamethrower**: 41.977%
- **Stealth Rock**: 23.164%
- **Thunderbolt**: 16.219%
- **Substitute**: 15.040%
- **Other**: 11.366%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.998%
- **Poison Point**: 0.002%
- **Rivalry**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 94.966%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.277%
- **Other**: 1.757%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 69.728%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 47.586%
- **Hydreigon**: 44.178%
- **Mimikyu**: 42.427%
- **Suicune**: 32.712%
- **Latias**: 22.810%

## FAQ for Nidoking in uu-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Scizor, Manectric-Mega, Hydreigon, Mimikyu. 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 79.717% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.998%) and the item **Life Orb** (94.966%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the uu-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/uu/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/uu) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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