In Peridot: Not in the wild: evolve Nidorino with a Moon Stone. Its type (Poison / Ground) and base stats (total 505) are the same as in the official games. 4 of its 9 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Spikes and Earthquake.
Level-up moves 9
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Kick A double kicking attack. | Fighting | Phys | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Horn Attack An attack using a horn to jab. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Poison Sting An attack that may poison the target (30% chance). | Poison | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Spikes Hurts foes when they switch out. | Ground | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 35 | Thrash Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 43 | Earthquake Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 46 | Attract Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 58 | Megahorn A powerful charge attack. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 43
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Hidden Power Hidden Power Cave | ??? | 70 |
| TM04 | Roar Molten Peak B2F | Normal | — |
| TM05 | Toxic Sold at Battle Simulation, Battle Subway Platform | Poison | — |
| TM06 | Submission Safari Zone Area 4 | Fighting | 120 |
| TM07 | Headbutt Route 1 | Normal | 70 |
| TM09 | Fire Punch Sold at Rugosa Dept. Store 3F | Fire | 75 |
| TM10 | Flamethrower Orchid Gym Leader Room | Fire | 95 |
| TM11 | Fire Blast Sold at Pokémon League Pokémon Center 1F | Fire | 120 |
| TM12 | Ice Punch Sold at Rugosa Dept. Store 3F | Ice | 75 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Hepatica Town | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Sold at Pokémon League Pokémon Center 1F | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Thunderpunch Sold at Rugosa Dept. Store 3F | Electric | 75 |
| TM16 | Thunderbolt Rugosa Gym | Electric | 95 |
| TM17 | Thunder Sold at Pokémon League Pokémon Center 1F | Electric | 120 |
| TM20 | Hyper Beam Trainer House | Normal | 150 |
| TM23 | Dig Route 8 | Ground | 80 |
| TM24 | Strength Palerock Mountain Strength Room | Normal | 80 |
| TM25 | Return Favia Happiness Rater | Normal | — |
| TM26 | Reflect Sold at Staghorn Mart | Psychic | — |
| TM29 | Protect Sold at Favia Mart | Normal | — |
| TM30 | Endure Sold at Favia Mart | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Crunch Sold at Acropora Mart | Dark | 80 |
| TM33 | Shadow Ball Sold at Acropora Mart | Ghost | 80 |
| TM34 | Dragonbreath Dragonbreath House | Dragon | 90 |
| TM37 | Sludge Bomb Route 15 | Poison | 90 |
| TM38 | Rock Smash Pectinia Gym | Fighting | 60 |
| TM40 | Rock Slide Hepatica Cave B2F | Rock | 80 |
| TM41 | Earthquake Acropora Gym | Ground | 100 |
| TM42 | Iron Head Power Plant 2F, Power Plant 2F B | Steel | 80 |
| TM43 | Cut Charcoal Kiln | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Thief Staghorn Thief House | Dark | 50 |
| TM46 | Swagger Hepatica Gym | Dark | — |
| TM48 | Substitute Substitute House | Normal | — |
| TM49 | Rest Acropora Rest Talk House | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Sleep Talk Acropora Rest Talk House | Normal | — |
| TM51 | Attract Route 3 | Normal | — |
| TM52 | Double Team Route 14 | Normal | — |
| TM53 | Sunny Day Ridge Weather House | Fire | — |
| TM54 | Rain Dance Route 9 | Water | — |
| TM55 | Sandstorm Sea Route 5 | Rock | — |
| TM60 | Bulldoze Pavona Pass B1F | Ground | 60 |
| TM61 | Play Rough Route 1 | Fairy | 90 |
| HM01 | Surf Rugosa Surf House | Water | 95 |
Where to find Nidoking
Not found in the wild — evolve or trade for it.
Other changes in this game
- The Drill Pokémon
- 1.4 m, 62.1 kg
- Catch rate 45
- Base experience 195
- Growth rate: Medium Slow
- Egg groups: Monster / Ground
- Hatches in 20 egg cycles
- Move tutors: Body Slam, Bubblebeam, Icy Wind, Lovely Kiss, Sweet Kiss