How to Get Crowned Nidoking in Pokémon GO: Crown Clash Event Guide (May 2025)

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To get Nidoking with a crown in Pokémon GO, follow these steps during the Crown Clash event, which runs from May 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM to May 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time:

  1. Participate in Three-Star Raids:
    • Nidoking wearing a crown is available exclusively through three-star raids during the Crown Clash event. Check the raid list in your area to find Nidoking raids.
    • Type Weaknesses: Nidoking (Poison/Ground-type) is vulnerable to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Use strong counters like Mewtwo, Kyogre, Garchomp, or Glaceon to make battles easier.
    • Raid Tips: Up to 20 trainers can join, either in-person or via Remote Raid Passes. Ensure you have enough Raid Passes (stock up from the in-game shop if needed).
    • CP Ranges When Caught:
      • No weather boost: 1,351–1,421 CP (Level 20, 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 IVs)
      • Weather boosted (Cloudy or Sunny): 1,689–1,777 CP (Level 25, 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 IVs)
  2. Trade with Friends:
    • If you can’t participate in raids or miss the event, you can trade for a crowned Nidoking with a friend who caught one. Ensure you have enough Stardust and meet the trade requirements (e.g., sufficient Friendship level).
    • Note: Trading does not allow for a new Shiny roll, so the traded Nidoking’s Shiny status will be as caught by the original trainer.
  3. Shiny Nidoking with a Crown:
    • Shiny Availability: Yes, Shiny Nidoking with a crown is available during the event, with a boosted Shiny rate of approximately 1 in 64 for raid encounters.
    • Visual Cue: Shiny Nidoking has a purple-to-pink hue, making it distinct when paired with the crown.
    • Pro Tip: Focus on raiding as much as possible during the event to maximize your chances of encountering a Shiny. Shiny rates only apply to raid catches, not trades.
  4. Important Notes:
    • Event Exclusivity: The crowned Nidoking is only available during the Crown Clash event. It cannot be evolved from Nidoran♂ or Nidorino, as the crown is a special costume variant.
    • Collection Challenge: Complete the event’s Crowned Collection Challenge (involving catching and evolving specific Pokémon) for rewards like XP, Stardust, and a Pawniard encounter. While this doesn’t directly grant Nidoking, it complements event activities. Trainers Level 31+ get one guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon after completing the challenge.
    • Field Research: Complete event-themed Field Research tasks (e.g., “Win 2 raids”) for a chance to encounter crowned Nidoking or Nidoqueen.
  5. Preparation Tips:
    • Stock up on Raid Passes (Premium or Remote) via the Pokémon GO Web Store or in-game shop.
    • Coordinate with friends or local Pokémon GO communities to tackle raids efficiently.
    • Use the Pokémon Alert feature to track event-themed Pokémon like Pawniard in the wild, freeing up time to focus on raids.
    • Monitor PokéStops for Showcases where you can enter crowned Nidoking for additional rewards.

Why It’s Worth It: Crowned Nidoking is a stylish, limited-time addition to your Pokédex, with the Shiny variant being a rare collector’s item. Don’t miss the event window, as this costume won’t be available outside it!


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