Ultra League PvP guide
Nidoking (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Nidoking (Shadow) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #231. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Avalanche and Earth Power.
Ultra League
#231
Viable pick
Type
Poison/Ground
Best Fast Move
Poison Sting
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,902
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT NIDOKING (SHADOW)
Is Nidoking (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoking (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #231.
Nidoking (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #416.
Nidoking (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #416 | 77.3 | Poison Sting, Avalanche, Earth Power |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #231 | 81.2 | Poison Sting, Avalanche, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Nidoking (Shadow) is Poison Sting with Avalanche and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Nidoking (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Nidoking (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Poison Sting → Avalanche
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Sting → Earth Power
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Nidoking (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Nidoking (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge728
- Ampharos698
- Melmetal695
- Virizion692
- Florges600
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon66
- Feraligatr160
- Corviknight253
- Tinkaton460
Nidoking (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Nidoking (Shadow)'s Poison/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- ice1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Nidoking (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Nidoking (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
85% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ratings are shown from Nidoking (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Nidoking (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Nidoking (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Nidoking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Nidoking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Nidoking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Nidoking (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 22 | 1,756,321 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,499 | 22 | 1,752,958 | |
| #3 | 1/15/12 | 1,499 | 22 | 1,747,789 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 1,494 | 22 | 1,745,990 | |
| #5 | 1/12/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,744,167 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 44 | 3,779,887 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,498 | 43.5 | 3,778,733 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 2,499 | 44.5 | 3,758,674 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,493 | 44 | 3,757,653 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 44 | 3,757,653 |
Nidoking (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Nidoking (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Nidoking (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 127.8
- Defense
- 106.5
- HP
- 129
Ultra League
Nidoking (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 44
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 165.3
- Defense
- 137.8
- HP
- 166
Nidoking (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Poison / Ground typing · Same Poison Sting fast move · Great League #16
Same Poison / Ground typing · Also runs Earth Power · Ultra League #173
Same Poison / Ground typing · Also runs Earth Power · Ultra League #128
Same Poison / Ground typing
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Sting fast move · Ultra League #270
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Sting fast move · Master League #238
More PoGoCoach tools
Nidoking (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoking (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Avalanche and Earth Power.
Is Nidoking (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoking (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #231.
What counters Nidoking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Feraligatr and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Nidoking (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Nidoking (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Nidoking (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Water (1.6×).