Type Matchups
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Ice, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Nidoking by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Nidoking excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 505.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Nidoking fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Nidoking weak to?
Nidoking is weak to Water (2×), Ice (2×), Ground (2×), Psychic (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Nidoking?
The best teammates for Nidoking are Slowpoke, Slowbro, Exeggcute because they resist Nidoking's key weaknesses.
Is Nidoking good for competitive?
Yes, Nidoking is competitively viable with a BST of 505. Nidoking excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 505.
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Nidoking is a Poison-type Pokémon
Nidoking is a Ground-type Pokémon
Slowpoke covers Nidoking's weaknesses
Slowbro covers Nidoking's weaknesses
Exeggcute covers Nidoking's weaknesses
Exeggutor covers Nidoking's weaknesses
Starmie covers Nidoking's weaknesses
Nidoking is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Nidoking is available in X Y
Nidoking is available in Black White
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