Nidoking #0034 Generation I
Drill Pokémon

Nidoking

· Nidoking

NIDOKING’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.

Type
Groundpoison
Stage
3 of 3
Category
Drill Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.4 m
Weight
62.0 kg
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Purple
Shape
Upright
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Nidoking.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 081
    /255
  2. Attack 102
    /255
  3. Defense 077
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 085
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 075
    /255
  6. Speed 085
    /255
§ IV

Nidoking through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

All illustrators →
  • 01 KS

    Ken Sugimori

    Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

    5 cards
    Base era → XY era
    View profile
  • 02 5G

    5ban Graphics

    5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    3 cards
    XY era → Scarlet & Violet era
    View profile
  • 03 NK

    Naoyo Kimura

    Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.

    2 cards
    Base era
    View profile
  • 04 HY

    Hironobu Yoshida

    Hironobu Yoshida is credited on 39 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with frequent appearances in Neo Discovery, Neo Destiny, and Neo Genesis. The work leans cartoonish and traditional, favoring vibrant, contrasting color and clear, focused staging.

    1 card
    Base era
    View profile
  • 05 HN

    Hisao Nakamura

    Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

    1 card
    EX era
    View profile
§ V

All Nidoking cards

12 of 22 cards · refined archive view.