# Nidoking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Nidoking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Nidoking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Nidoking.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 99.885%
- **Sludge Wave**: 99.470%
- **Ice Beam**: 94.952%
- **Flamethrower**: 49.383%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 21.944%
- **Stealth Rock**: 19.635%
- **Other**: 14.729%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.896%
- **Poison Point**: 0.104%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 80.093%
- **Focus Sash**: 19.197%
- **Other**: 0.710%

## Common Teammates
- **Thundurus**: 34.042%
- **Ferrothorn**: 32.806%
- **Bisharp**: 28.403%
- **Clefable**: 21.720%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 20.156%
- **Starmie**: 19.863%

## FAQ for Nidoking in xy-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 team partners for Nidoking?
Nidoking is frequently paired with Thundurus, Ferrothorn, Bisharp, Clefable. 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 68.379% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoking?
Nidoking is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.896%) and the item **Life Orb** (80.093%).

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

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