Competitive Information for Nidoking [Black/White]
Poison / Ground
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
This Pokemon's attacks do 1.25x on same gender targets; 0.75x on opposite gender.
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nidoking? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Nidoking, a high-quality Pokémon that excels with Poison and Ground typing! It's a sight to see Nidoking out in the 5th generation battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Nidoking excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
In single battles, Nidoking is known as a stupendous Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Drill Run / Earthquake
- Poison Tail / Poison Jab
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
For single battles, Nidoking is a stunning Physical Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nidoking's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Nidoking afterwards).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power
- Surf
- Flamethrower
Nidoking proves to be a renowned Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset design focuses to overwhelm foes with potent special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoking's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 6 Hp / 251 Atk / 251 SpA
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
- Flamethrower
In single battles, Nidoking's Mixed Sweeper role is a superb. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Nidoking will be poisoned. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Nidoking is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Nidoking's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Venoshock
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Prepare for single battles with Nidoking as a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Most people would never think to use Nidoking as a Special Attacker but holy crap does he do it well!
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Nidoking? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide
- Poison Tail
- Shadow Claw
In double battles, Nidoking's Physical Sweeper role is a stunning. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nidoking's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf
- Earth Power
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
For double battles, Nidoking is a terrific Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Nidoking's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Nidoking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Nidoking. With Sheer Force, Nidoking's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Nidoking can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Nidoking.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nidoking can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Nidoking
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Icy Wind
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Confusion
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Earth Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fling
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Ice Beam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Ice Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Jab
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Sting
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Poison Tail
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Secret Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Shadow Ball
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Bomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunder Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunderbolt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Water Pulse
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Blizzard
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Focus Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunder
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Iron Tail
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Climb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nidoking's stats
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
Most notable and possible best moves for Nidoking
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Head Smash
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Sludge Wave
- Stealth Rock
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Common Effort Values for Nidoking in Black and White
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/4/252/0/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Nidoking's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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