# Nidoking - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 99.374%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 94.345%
- **Ice Beam**: 64.740%
- **Sucker Punch**: 54.659%
- **Protect**: 37.277%
- **Thunderbolt**: 34.769%
- **Other**: 14.836%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.593%
- **Poison Point**: 0.407%
- **Rivalry**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 54.578%
- **Life Orb**: 44.762%
- **Other**: 0.660%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 87.061%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 54.569%
- **Scizor**: 54.559%
- **Vivillon**: 54.557%
- **Yveltal**: 32.865%
- **Breloom**: 32.070%

## FAQ for Nidoking in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Gyarados-Mega, Scizor, Vivillon. 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 **Mild** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 54.557% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.593%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (54.578%).

### 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 vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Nidoking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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