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    Shadow Nidoking

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    Shadow Nidoking is a Poison and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2902 CP. Shadow Nidoking best moveset in Pokémon GO is Iron Tail and Earth Power. Shiny Shadow Nidoking is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Nidoking is boosted by Cloudy and Sunny weather.

    Shadow Nidoking is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water moves. It is strong against Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Electric, and Poison moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2902 CP
    Attack
    204 ATK
    Defense
    156 DEF
    Stamina
    191 STA
    Weather Boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    • sunnySunny
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    Shadow Nidoking can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance
    3 km

    Shadow Nidoking weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • GroundGround160.0%
    • IceIce160.0%
    • PsychicPsychic160.0%
    • WaterWater160.0%

    Resistances

    • ElectricElectric39.1%
    • PoisonPoison39.1%
    • BugBug62.5%
    • FairyFairy62.5%
    • FightingFighting62.5%
    • RockRock62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Nidoking takes increased damage from Ground, Ice, Psychic, and Water type moves.
    • Shadow Nidoking takes reduced damage from Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, and Rock type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Moves and Best Movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Nidoking's best moveset is Iron Tail and Earth Power, with 15.47 DPS (damage per second) and 315.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Sunny weather.

    Best Shadow Nidoking moves
    SteelIron Tail
    GroundEarth Power
    DPS15.47
    TDO315.16
    Score28.4
    Weather Boost
    • snow
    • sunny

    Shadow Nidoking moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelIron Tail GroundEarth Power 15.47315.228.4
        2.FightingDouble Kick GroundEarth Power 15.45314.728.4
        3.SteelIron Tail GroundEarthquake 14.82302.027.2
        4.FightingDouble Kick GroundEarthquake 14.60297.426.7
        5.BugFury Cutter *GroundEarth Power 14.52295.826.5
        6.PoisonPoison Jab GroundEarth Power 14.35292.326.0
        7.SteelIron Tail PoisonSludge Wave 13.91283.424.8
        8.SteelIron Tail BugMegahorn 13.90283.124.8
        9.BugFury Cutter *GroundEarthquake 13.36272.123.3
        10.PoisonPoison Jab GroundEarthquake 13.30270.923.1
        11.FightingDouble Kick PoisonSludge Wave 13.23269.422.9
        12.FightingDouble Kick BugMegahorn 13.14267.622.7
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        Fast Attacks

        • BugFury Cutter *Damage3Energy6Duration0.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage3
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.4s
          Damage window0.1s - 0.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Fury Cutter has no special effects.
          See Fury Cutter details page ↗
        • PoisonPoison JabDamage10Energy7Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Poison Jab has no special effects.
          See Poison Jab details page ↗
        • SteelIron TailDamage15Energy7Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy7

          Effects
          Iron Tail has no special effects.
          See Iron Tail details page ↗
        • FightingDouble KickDamage10Energy13Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Double Kick
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy13
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy12

          Effects
          Double Kick has no special effects.
          See Double Kick details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • BugMegahornDamage110Energy100Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage110
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy55

          Effects
          Megahorn has no special effects.
          See Megahorn details page ↗
        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge WaveDamage110Energy100Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage110
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Sludge Wave has no special effects.
          See Sludge Wave details page ↗
        • GroundSand TombDamage60Energy33Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage25
          Energy40

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Sand Tomb details page ↗
        • GroundEarth PowerDamage100Energy50Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Earth Power details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Nidoking's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Nidoking's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Nidoking with its best moveset, we recommend to use Double Kick/Earth Power. You will lose around 0.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Nidoking's strongest moveset (Iron Tail/Earth Power).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Nidoking has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Tier ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Poison Poison-type Attacker
        Poison Jab / Sludge Wave        		B TierExternal Link#35
        Ground Ground-type Attacker
        Iron Tail / Earth Power        		B TierExternal Link#36
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Nidoking's has 2902 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Nidoking obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1338 CP to 1466 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1673 CP to 1833 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Nidoking can be found in the 1046 CP to 1100 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2902 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1046 CP - 1100 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1395 CP - 1466 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1338 CP - 1466 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        • sunnySunny
        		1673 CP - 1833 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nidoking

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nidoking's Poison and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Nidoking.

        Poison Poison

        Ground Ground

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Nidoking Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        136 CP2113 CP3191 CP
        4268 CP5346 CP6423 CP
        7501 CP8578 CP9656 CP
        10733 CP11807 CP12880 CP
        13953 CP141026 CP151100 CP
        161173 CP171246 CP181320 CP
        191393 CP201466 CP211540 CP
        221613 CP231687 CP241760 CP
        251833 CP261907 CP271980 CP
        282053 CP292127 CP302200 CP
        312237 CP322273 CP332310 CP
        342347 CP352383 CP362420 CP
        372457 CP382493 CP392530 CP
        402567 CP412599 CP422632 CP
        432665 CP442698 CP452732 CP
        462765 CP472799 CP482833 CP
        492867 CP502902 CP

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#34
        Height1.4 m
        Weight62 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate12.5%
        Base Flee Rate5%
        Catch rewards
        10 Candy
        500 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Nidoking

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Nidoking in Pokémon GO is 15.28%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 34.47% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 46.96%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-15.28%17.36%22.01%26.41%
                  Curve24.56%27.68%34.47%40.63%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-22.01%24.87%31.13%36.87%
                  Curve34.47%38.50%46.96%54.25%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 25.80%29.05%36.08%42.42%
                  Curve39.78%44.20%53.27%60.87%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 33.93%37.91%46.29%53.54%
                  Curve50.56%55.52%65.24%72.84%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Nidoking, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Nidoking costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Nidoking costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Nidoking high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Nidoking. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow NidokingShadow NidokingShadow NidokingShadow Nidoking

                  Shadow Nidoking Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
                  YellowIts steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
                  GoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
                  SilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can snap the victim's spine quite easily.
                  CrystalIt uses its thick arms, legs and tail to attack forcefully. Melee combat is its specialty.
                  Ruby, SapphireNIDOKING’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this POKéMON goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
                  EmeraldA NIDOKING’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
                  FireRedIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
                  LeafGreenIt uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey’s bones.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
                  HeartGoldIt swings its big tail around during battle. If its foe flinches, it will charge with its sturdy body.
                  SoulSilverIts tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
                  XIt is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn, as it contains venom.
                  YOne swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.
                  Omega RubyNidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
                  Alpha SapphireNidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
                  Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.
                  SwordWhen it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down.
                  ShieldNidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.