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Base Stats for Nidoking
HP
81
Atk
102
Def
77
SpA
85
SpD
75
Spe
85
Best Moves for Nidoking
Ice Beam
97.723%
Earth Power
97.155%
Sludge Wave
85.909%
Toxic Spikes
72.919%
Flamethrower
10.668%
Taunt
9.091%
Thunderbolt
8.615%
Other
17.922%
Best Teammates for Nidoking
Best Items for Nidoking
Life Orb
94.879%
Choice Scarf
4.166%
Other
0.955%
Best Abilities for Nidoking
Sheer Force
99.997%
Poison Point
0.003%
Rivalry
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Nidoking
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
80.783%
Timid
24/
0/
0/
252/
0/
232
9.091%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.112%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
1.915%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Nidoking in Gen 5 OverUsed?
The top moves for Nidoking in Gen 5 OverUsed are Ice Beam (97.723%), Earth Power (97.155%), Sludge Wave (85.909%), Toxic Spikes (72.919%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking synergizes well with Tyranitar (33.860%), Rotom-Wash (31.709%), Excadrill (25.812%), Heatran (25.064%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Nidoking?
The most popular items for Nidoking are Life Orb (94.879%), Choice Scarf (4.166%), Other (0.955%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Nidoking?
The most common abilities for Nidoking are Sheer Force (99.997%) and Poison Point (0.003%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Nidoking?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Nidoking?
The most common EV spread for Nidoking is Timid with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (80.783% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Nidoking good in Gen 5 OverUsed?
Nidoking is currently ranked in the Gen 5 OverUsed metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokémon
% usage
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerveChople BerryCustap BerryChoice ScarfOtherCrunchPursuitSuperpowerThunder WaveStealth RockFire BlastIce BeamRock SlideIce PunchOther
43.26%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfLeftoversYache BerryOtherEarthquakeU-turnHidden Power IceStealth RockStone EdgeKnock OffSuperpowerOther
42.28%
Latios dragonpsychicLevitateChoice SpecsChoice ScarfColbur BerryLife OrbBlack SludgeOtherDraco MeteorSurfTrickRecoverDragon PulseRoostHidden Power FirePsyshockThunderThunder WavePsychicOther
41.90%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsLeftoversLum BerryChople BerryShed ShellRocky HelmetRawst BerryOtherPower WhipSpikesStealth RockGyro BallLeech SeedKnock OffThunder WaveProtectOther
37.66%
Excadrill groundsteelSand ForceMold BreakerLeftoversChoice ScarfFocus SashOtherEarthquakeIron HeadRapid SpinRock SlideSwords DanceProtectSubstituteStealth RockOther
28.65%
Starmie waterpsychicAnalyticNatural CureIlluminateAir BalloonLeftoversLife OrbChoice ScarfOtherRapid SpinIce BeamHydro PumpThunderboltThunderRecoverSurfScaldPsychicOther
28.21%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateLeftoversRocky HelmetChoice ScarfChesto BerryOtherVolt SwitchHydro PumpPain SplitWill-O-WispThunder WaveHidden Power FireOther
22.76%
Jirachi steelpsychicSerene GraceChoice ScarfShuca BerryLeftoversSitrus BerryExpert BeltOtherIron HeadU-turnHealing WishIce PunchStealth RockThunderIcy WindHidden Power FireFire PunchBody SlamTrickWishHidden Power IceOther
21.64%
Alakazam psychicMagic GuardSynchronizeInner FocusFocus SashLife OrbOtherFocus BlastHidden Power IcePsychicSignal BeamEncorePsyshockGrass KnotShadow BallHidden Power FireOther
21.47%
Keldeo waterfightingJustifiedChoice SpecsLeftoversChoice ScarfSalac BerryExpert BeltMystic WaterOtherSecret SwordHydro PumpScaldHidden Power GhostSurfCalm MindHidden Power IceIcy WindHidden Power GrassSubstituteFocus BlastOther
19.65%
Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleInner FocusLum BerryLeftoversChoice BandOtherExtreme SpeedOutrageDragon DanceFire PunchSuperpowerIce PunchEarthquakeDragon ClawOther
18.79%
Politoed waterDrizzleWater AbsorbDampLeftoversChoice ScarfEject ButtonChoice SpecsOtherScaldEncoreToxicProtectIce BeamHydro PumpThiefRefreshSurfPerish SongOther
17.88%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinChoice ScarfYache BerryFocus SashLife OrbSalac BerryRocky HelmetLum BerryOtherEarthquakeOutrageStealth RockSwords DanceDual ChopFire BlastDraco MeteorDragon ClawFire FangRock SlideStone EdgeAqua TailOther
16.93%
Scizor bugsteelTechnicianSwarmLight MetalChoice BandChoice ScarfLeftoversLife OrbLum BerryOtherBullet PunchSuperpowerU-turnPursuitSwords DanceBug BiteRoostOther
15.75%
Terrakion rockfightingJustifiedLife OrbFocus SashChoice BandChoice ScarfAir BalloonPayapa BerryOtherClose CombatStone EdgeQuick AttackSwords DanceRock SlideStealth RockTauntX-ScissorProtectHidden Power IceOther
15.36%
Thundurus-Therian electricflyingVolt AbsorbLeftoversYache BerryOtherHidden Power IceThunderFocus BlastNasty PlotAgilityGrass KnotThunderboltSubstituteOther
12.22%
Magnezone electricsteelMagnet PullAnalyticSturdyChoice ScarfChoice SpecsChople BerryAir BalloonLeftoversOtherThunderboltHidden Power FireVolt SwitchFlash CannonSunny DayThunder WaveMagnet RiseSubstituteHidden Power IceOther
11.44%
Latias dragonpsychicLevitateRocky HelmetChoice SpecsColbur BerryChoice ScarfLeftoversLife OrbOtherDraco MeteorRecoverThunder WaveSurfIce BeamHealing WishTrickRoostHidden Power FirePsyshockDragon PulseReflectCalm MindOther
11.20%
Skarmory steelflyingSturdyWeak ArmorKeen EyeRocky HelmetLeftoversCustap BerrySalac BerryShed ShellMental HerbOtherSpikesBrave BirdRoostWhirlwindStealth RockTauntOther
11.02%
Reuniclus psychicMagic GuardRegeneratorOvercoatLife OrbLeftoversOtherFocus BlastRecoverPsychicSignal BeamCalm MindPsyshockTrick RoomShadow BallHidden Power IceHidden Power FireOther
10.99%
Kyurem-Black dragoniceTeravoltChoice BandChoice ScarfLeftoversChople BerryPower HerbOtherFusion BoltOutrageDragon ClawIce BeamFreeze ShockSubstituteEarth PowerHidden Power FireOther
10.57%
Gliscor groundflyingPoison HealHyper CutterToxic OrbOtherEarthquakeProtectStealth RockSwords DanceU-turnIce FangSubstituteKnock OffFacadeTauntToxicRoostOther
8.80%
Volcarona bugfireFlame BodyLife OrbPassho BerryLum BerryInsect PlateSitrus BerryLeftoversOtherQuiver DanceBug BuzzFire BlastGiga DrainPsychicFlamethrowerHidden Power GroundHidden Power IceOther
8.56%
Conkeldurr fightingGutsSheer ForceIron FistLeftoversLife OrbOtherDrain PunchBulk UpPaybackMach PunchIce PunchThunder PunchOther
8.27%
Tentacruel waterpoisonRain DishLiquid OozeClear BodyBlack SludgeLeftoversOtherScaldRapid SpinProtectToxicSubstituteOther
8.25%
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