Nidoking

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Nidoking

Learnset

Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Double Kick FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 30Acc 100PP 30 The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.	Open calc with this move
Focus Energy NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	PP 30 The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Open calc with this move
Peck FlyingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 35Acc 100PP 35
Poison Sting PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 15Acc 100PP 35
Thrash NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	23	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Earth Power GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	43	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Megahorn BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	58	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 85PP 10
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Avalanche IcePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM72	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 10
Blizzard IceSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM14	—	—	—	Power 110Acc 70PP 5
Brick Break FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM31	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Cut NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM01	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 95PP 30
Dig GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Dragon Pulse DragonSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM59	—	—	—	Power 85Acc 100PP 10
Earthquake GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM26	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 10
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Fire Blast FireSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM38	—	—	—	Power 110Acc 85PP 5
Flamethrower FireSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM35	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 15
Fling DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM56	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Open calc with this move
Focus Blast FightingSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM52	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 70PP 5
Focus Punch FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM01	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 100PP 20
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Giga Impact NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM68	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hyper Beam NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM15	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Ice Beam IceSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM13	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Iron Tail SteelPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM23	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 75PP 15
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Rain Dance WaterStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM18	—	—	—	PP 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Roar NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM05	—	—	—	PP 20 The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.	Open calc with this move
Rock Climb NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM08	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 85PP 20
Rock Slide RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM80	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 90PP 10
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM06	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Rock Tomb RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM39	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 95PP 15
Sandstorm RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM37	—	—	—	PP 10 A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.	Open calc with this move
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Shadow Ball GhostSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM30	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Shadow Claw GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM65	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Shock Wave ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM34	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.	Open calc with this move
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Sludge Bomb PoisonSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM36	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Stealth Rock RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM76	—	—	—	PP 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.	Open calc with this move
Stone Edge RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM71	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 80PP 5
Strength NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Surf WaterSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM03	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 15
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Taunt DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM12	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Thunder ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM25	—	—	—	Power 110Acc 70PP 10
Thunderbolt ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM24	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 15
Torment DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM41	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.	Open calc with this move
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
Water Pulse WaterSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM03	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 20
Whirlpool WaterSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM05	—	—	—	Power 35Acc 85PP 15
Aqua Tail WaterPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 90PP 10
Fire Punch FirePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Fury Cutter BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 40Acc 95PP 20
Headbutt NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Helping Hand NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 20 A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.	Open calc with this move
Ice Punch IcePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Icy Wind IceSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 55Acc 95PP 15
Mud-Slap GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 20Acc 100PP 10
Outrage DragonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Snore NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 15
Sucker Punch DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 5
Super Fang NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 90PP 10 The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.	Open calc with this move
Superpower FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 5
Thunder Punch ElectricPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Uproar NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10

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