# Nidoking - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 72.872%
- **Ice Beam**: 72.194%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 51.844%
- **Protect**: 33.899%
- **Poison Jab**: 27.883%
- **Ice Punch**: 27.090%
- **Thunderbolt**: 18.670%
- **Superpower**: 16.973%
- **Sucker Punch**: 16.950%
- **Sludge Wave**: 12.305%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 88.598%
- **Poison Point**: 11.374%
- **Rivalry**: 0.028%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 46.657%
- **Choice Scarf**: 25.042%
- **Assault Vest**: 17.715%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 10.105%
- **Other**: 0.481%

## Common Teammates
- **Raichu**: 28.856%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 27.100%
- **Scizor**: 16.944%
- **Greninja**: 16.801%
- **Parasect**: 11.552%
- **Aerodactyl-Mega**: 11.526%

## FAQ for Nidoking in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Raichu, Venusaur-Mega, Scizor, Greninja. 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 18.854% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (88.598%) and the item **Life Orb** (46.657%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*