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How to Get Nidoking Early in Pokemon SoulSilver

Nidoking is a mighty Poison and Ground-type Pokemon that you can acquire relatively early on in "Pokemon SoulSilver." Since Nidoking does not roam the wilds of the Johto region, you will have to acquire a male Nidoran and evolve it into the royal beast. Nidoking is a versatile creature that can learn a wide range of techniques and attacks. Once you get it, the purple powerhouse will quickly become an integral part of your Pokemon team.

Instructions

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  Walk in the grassy areas on Route 35 for a 30 percent chance of encountering a wild male Nidoran. Route 35 is north of Goldenrod City, where Pokemon trainers collect their third Gym Badge, making it a location found early in "Pokemon SoulSilver."
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  Capture a male Nidoran in a Poke Ball. Male Nidoran are purple and walk on four legs, while female Nidoran are blue and are often seen standing on their back legs.
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  Train your male Nidoran to level 16 to evolve it into Nidorino. Nidorino is the middle evolutionary step between a male Nidoran and Nidoking. Nidorino are strong and aggressive Poison-type monsters that are much larger than Nidoran.
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  Expose Nidorino to a Moon Stone item, and it will evolve into Nidoking. You can find Moon Stones in two areas near the start of "Pokemon SoulSilver." Win a Bug Catching Contest, located at the north end of Route 35, for a chance to win a Moon Stone if you take first place. There is a second Moon Stone located in the southeast room inside the Ruins of Alph. You can find it by lighting the dark chamber by using the Pokemon move Flash.

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