- Role
- King
- Rarity
- Common
- Evolves
- Lv.24 · Lv.42
- Final form
- Nidoking
Passive
Rivalry
+10% damage and +25% against elites, Alphas and bosses.
Test status We have not played Nidoran♂ yet. Everything on this page comes from the v0.7.7 game files (official text), so it matches the game — but numbers like damage and HP in a real run are not measured yet. See what we have tested →
How to unlock Nidoran♂
To add it to your League, complete its challenge — defeat 6 alpha pokémon — then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
- Defeat 6 Alpha Pokémon.
Goal: 6 - Catch it in your next run.
After the challenge is complete, Nidoran♂ appears in a run. Weaken it and catch it — it only joins your League once it is caught.
"In a single run" goals must be met in one run; the others add up across all your runs. League-size goals count the partners you have caught.
Nidoran♂'s moves
These are the four moves listed in Nidoran♂'s League kit. You start a run with the first one; the other three are among the moves level-up cards can offer (partners can also be offered moves from their evolution line and from your League — see level-up cards).
| Move | Type | Category | Base power* | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Attack · starting move | Normal | Physical | 65 | Melee strike |
| Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | Spin |
| Horn Drill | Normal | Physical | — | Dash |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | Strike from above |
* Base power is the main-series value the game starts from; in a run, damage scales with level, upgrades and vitamins. See level-up cards.
Nidoran♂'s Ultimate
Nidoran♂ has a signature Ultimate that changes as it evolves. Charge it by fighting, then press R to cast it.
Poison Horn
A 16 m charge with the poisoned horn pierces everything in front.
Driller
The charge ends in a drill that finishes off enemies below 25% HP (not bosses).
King Earthquake
Three stomps: each one a bigger earthquake and three poisonous fissures ahead; the last one, a Megahorn.
Nidoran♂'s evolution
It evolves into Nidorino at level 24 and Nidoking at level 42.
- StartNidoran♂Poison
- Lv.24NidorinoPoison
- Lv.42NidokingPoisonGround
Base stats
The main-series base stats the game builds Nidoran♂ from (total 273). In a run, your HP, armor and damage also depend on level, Lab upgrades, vitamins and your passive.
Similar partners
FAQ
How do I unlock Nidoran♂ in PokéBonk?
To add it to your League, complete its challenge — defeat 6 alpha pokémon — then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
What is Nidoran♂'s passive in PokéBonk?
Rivalry: +10% damage and +25% against elites, Alphas and bosses.
What is Nidoran♂'s Ultimate?
Poison Horn (Nidoran♂): A 16 m charge with the poisoned horn pierces everything in front.
Driller (Nidorino): The charge ends in a drill that finishes off enemies below 25% HP (not bosses).
King Earthquake (Nidoking): Three stomps: each one a bigger earthquake and three poisonous fissures ahead; the last one, a Megahorn.
When does Nidoran♂ evolve in PokéBonk?
It evolves into Nidorino at level 24 and Nidoking at level 42. Run evolution levels are higher than in the main series games.