Nidoking Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nidoking in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 88 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarNidoking Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
Pokemon Shield Nidoking Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Nidoking Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nidoking via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| megahorn | — | — |
| double kick | — | Lv. 1 |
| horn attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| fury attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| poison sting | — | Lv. 1 |
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| peck | — | Lv. 1 |
| toxic | — | Lv. 1 |
| focus energy | — | Lv. 1 |
| megahorn | — | Lv. 1 |
| flatter | — | Lv. 1 |
| helping hand | — | Lv. 1 |
| toxic spikes | — | Lv. 1 |
| poison jab | — | Lv. 1 |
| earth power | — | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Nidoking Locations
Nidoking can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Giants Bed, where it appears at Lv. 65 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Giants Bed
Crown Tundra8 encounters- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1Between the two small lakes
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1×1×1×1×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1×1×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1Exact location TBD
- wandererLv. 65Wanderers×1×1×1×1Exact location TBD