# Nidoking - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoking in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Nidoking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Nidoking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 99.584%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.030%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 94.742%
- **Protect**: 68.548%
- **Flamethrower**: 17.384%
- **Thunderbolt**: 12.374%
- **Other**: 10.340%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.107%
- **Poison Point**: 0.889%
- **Rivalry**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 55.042%
- **Choice Scarf**: 28.993%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.854%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 4.778%
- **Other**: 0.332%

## Common Teammates
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 18.912%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 17.444%
- **Hitmontop**: 16.335%
- **Gothitelle**: 13.058%
- **Volcarona**: 10.339%
- **Araquanid**: 10.317%

## FAQ for Nidoking in vgc2018pgl-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 Gardevoir-Mega, Salamence-Mega, Hitmontop, Gothitelle. 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 21.082% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.107%) and the item **Life Orb** (55.042%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Nidoking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*