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Nidoking

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#127

Base Stats for Nidoking

HP
81
Atk
102
Def
77
SpA
85
SpD
75
Spe
85

Best Moves for Nidoking

Earth Power
ground
98.804%
Ice Beam
ice
97.474%
Flamethrower
fire
86.772%
Sludge Wave
poison
83.809%
Stealth Rock
rock
13.604%
Other
19.537%

Best Teammates for Nidoking

Best Items for Nidoking

Life Orb
88.747%
Focus Sash
9.925%
Other
1.328%

Best Abilities for Nidoking

Sheer Force
99.948%
Rivalry
0.039%
Poison Point
0.013%

Best EV Spreads for Nidoking

Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
86.626%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
3.733%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
2.025%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
1.776%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
1.428%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Nidoking in Gen 9 National Dex?

The top moves for Nidoking in Gen 9 National Dex are Earth Power (98.804%), Ice Beam (97.474%), Flamethrower (86.772%), Sludge Wave (83.809%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Nidoking?

Nidoking synergizes well with Volcanion (56.047%), Rillaboom (54.778%), Hydreigon (54.700%), Diancie-Mega (54.456%). 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 (88.747%), Focus Sash (9.925%), Other (1.328%). 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 (99.948%) and Rivalry (0.039%). 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 (86.626% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Nidoking good in Gen 9 National Dex?

Nidoking is currently ranked in the Gen 9 National Dex 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.





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