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Nidoking
poisonground Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#181
Base Stats for Nidoking
HP
81
Atk
102
Def
77
SpA
85
SpD
75
Spe
85
Best Moves for Nidoking
Earth Power
ground
99.374%
Sludge Bomb
poison
94.345%
Ice Beam
ice
64.740%
Sucker Punch
dark
54.659%
Protect
normal
37.277%
Thunderbolt
electric
34.769%
Other
14.836%
Best Teammates for Nidoking
Best Items for Nidoking
Choice Scarf
54.578%
Life Orb
44.762%
Other
0.660%
Best Abilities for Nidoking
Sheer Force
99.593%
Poison Point
0.407%
Rivalry
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Nidoking
Mild
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
54.557%
Modest
6/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
29.249%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.116%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.094%
Modest
244/
0/
4/
252/
4/
4
2.822%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
1.484%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Nidoking in VGC 16?
The top moves for Nidoking in VGC 16 are Earth Power (99.374%), Sludge Bomb (94.345%), Ice Beam (64.740%), Sucker Punch (54.659%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
Nidoking synergizes well with Rayquaza-Mega (87.061%), Gyarados-Mega (54.569%), Scizor (54.559%), Vivillon (54.557%). 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 Choice Scarf (54.578%), Life Orb (44.762%), Other (0.660%). 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 (99.593%) and Poison Point (0.407%). 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 Mild with 0/4/0/252/0/252 (54.557% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Nidoking good in VGC 16?
Nidoking is currently ranked in the VGC 16 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.
Groudon-Primal groundfireDesolate LandRed OrbProtectEruptionPrecipice BladesEarth PowerFire PunchHidden Power IceSwords DanceSubstituteThunder WaveRock Slide Thunderbolt Other
64.90%
Kangaskhan-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchPower-Up PunchDouble-EdgeReturnLow KickProtectFrustration Other
56.14%
Xerneas fairyFairy AuraPower HerbOther Dazzling GleamMoonblastProtectGeomancyOther
55.91%
Smeargle normalMoodyOwn TempoTechnician Focus SashChoice ScarfMental HerbLum Berry Chesto Berry Other Dark VoidFake OutTransformCrafty ShieldFollow MeSpiky ShieldWide GuardTrick Room Final Gambit King's Shield Other
54.38%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeTailwindProtectRoarDraco Meteor Other
45.95%
Kyogre-Primal waterPrimordial SeaBlue OrbProtectIce BeamWater SpoutOrigin PulseScaldThunderOther
38.16%
Bronzong steelpsychicLevitateHeatproofHeavy Metal Lum BerryRed CardMental HerbChesto Berry Other Trick RoomGyro BallSkill SwapSafeguardHypnosisGravityOther
33.65%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Life OrbRed CardChoice Band Sky Plate Chesto Berry Sharp Beak Other Brave BirdTailwindFlare BlitzTauntQuick GuardSwords DanceWill-O-WispProtect Snatch Other
32.49%
Rayquaza-Mega dragonflyingDelta StreamFocus SashAssault VestLife OrbOther Dragon AscentExtreme SpeedProtectSwords DanceWaterfallOverheatDraco MeteorOther
20.98%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryMental Herb Lum Berry Other Icy WindSkill SwapTrick RoomPsychicHelping HandGravityIce BeamThunder WaveSafeguard Protect Other
18.37%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteSludge BombProtectWill-O-WispTauntShadow BallHidden Power WaterHidden Power IceIcy Wind Disable Substitute Other
15.31%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryFocus SashLife OrbRocky Helmet Choice Specs Chesto Berry Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power WaterGrass KnotHidden Power IceSwagger Volt Switch Psychic Other
13.88%
Hitmontop fightingIntimidateTechnician Steadfast Eject ButtonLum Berry Black Belt Other Fake OutClose CombatFeintWide GuardOther
12.01%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraLife OrbBlack GlassesAssault VestWeakness Policy Other Sucker PunchProtectFoul PlayKnock OffSnarlDark PulseOblivion WingTailwindOther
10.94%
Raichu electricLightning RodStatic Assault VestFocus SashZap Plate Life Orb Air Balloon Other Fake OutNuzzleVolt SwitchEndeavorFeintVolt TackleEncoreHidden Power Water Thunderbolt Other
10.60%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeMental HerbRed CardLum BerryCoba BerrySitrus Berry Rocky Helmet Focus Sash Other SporeRage PowderProtectGrass KnotClear SmogAfter YouOther
9.74%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashLife OrbMental Herb Other EncoreMoonblastTailwindSafeguardProtectEndeavorGrass KnotTauntBeat Up Other
8.89%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestEject Button Life Orb Chesto Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffLow KickQuick GuardSuper FangDetectOther
8.76%
Crobat poisonflyingInner FocusInfiltrator Lum BerryMental Herb Red Card Other Super FangTailwindTauntHazeQuick GuardBrave Bird Other
6.96%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipation LeftoversLum BerryRocky Helmet Chesto Berry Life Orb Expert Belt Other Gyro BallProtectPower WhipLeech SeedExplosion Seed Bomb Other
6.86%
Mawile-Mega steelfairyHuge PowerMawiliteSucker PunchProtectIron HeadPlay RoughSwords DanceBrick Break Other
4.92%
Meowstic psychicPranksterInfiltrator Keen Eye Competitive Chesto BerryMental HerbFocus SashEject Button Life Orb Expert Belt Other Fake OutYawnQuick GuardHeal BellSafeguardThunder WaveCharmSwaggerHidden Power WaterHelping HandGravityLight Screen Other
4.13%
Togekiss fairyflyingSerene GraceSuper Luck Hustle Sitrus BerryRocky HelmetRed Card Mental Herb Lum Berry Other Follow MeAir SlashTailwindProtectThunder WaveSafeguardDazzling Gleam Magic Coat Other
3.67%
Weavile darkicePressurePickpocketLife OrbFocus SashExpert Belt Other Fake OutKnock OffIcicle CrashFeintIce PunchProtectIce ShardLow KickSnatchOther
3.33%
Manectric-Mega electricIntimidateManectiteProtectVolt SwitchHidden Power WaterThunderboltSnarlOverheatThunderHidden Power IceFlamethrower Other
3.05%
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