Nidoking Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

81

Attack

102

Defense

77

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

75

Speed

85

Total

505

Evolution

1. Nidoran♂
2. →
   Nidorino
3. →
   Nidoking

Best counters to Nidoking

• LandorusHits for 2×
• Therian LandorusHits for 2×
• GliscorHits for 2×
• GligarHits for 2×
• Sandy WormadamHits for 2×
• NincadaHits for 2×

Other Poison/Ground Pokémon

• Nidoqueen
• Paldean Wooper
• Clodsire

Frequently asked questions

What is Nidoking weak to?

As a Poison/Ground type, Nidoking takes super-effective damage from Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice moves.

What is Nidoking resistant to?

Nidoking resists Fighting, Rock, Bug, Fairy and Poison (¼×) moves. It is immune to Electric.

What are the best counters to Nidoking?

Strong type-based picks include Landorus, Therian Landorus and Gliscor, which hit Nidoking with super-effective attacks.