Nidoking - Generation 3 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Nidoking can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Ruby
- Pokémon Sapphire
- Pokémon FireRed
- Pokémon LeafGreen
- Pokémon Emerald
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
23 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 55 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire by a previous evolution of Nidoking. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | Level up | |
Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | Level up | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | Level up | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | Level up | |
Leer | Normal | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
03 | Surf | Water | 95 | 100 | |
04 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
22 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 55 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Nidoking can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by a previous evolution of Nidoking. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | Level up | |
Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | Level up | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | Level up | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | Level up | |
Leer | Normal | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
03 | Surf | Water | 95 | 100 | |
04 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nidoking learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
23 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nidoking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 55 | |
Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Nidoking can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
DynamicPunch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Fury Cutter | Bug | 10 | 95 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
ThunderPunch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Emerald by a previous evolution of Nidoking. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | Level up | |
Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | Level up | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | Level up | |
Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | Level up | |
Leer | Normal | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Nidoking is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
03 | Surf | Water | 95 | 100 | |
04 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nidoking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 |
Nidoking egg move parents
Nidoking's egg groups: Field, Monster
The egg moves for Nidoking are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed Nidoran♀ with a compatible male Pokémon until you get Nidoran♂, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Nidoking with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Amnesia
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
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Sketch |
Beat Up
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Confusion
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Counter
Disable
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Supersonic
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Take Down
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
|
Sketch |