100% Proof Nidoking and Nidoqueen are Normal types
Many people have been telling me that the pokémon Nidoking and Nidoqueen are Poison and Ground types. You might say it is obvious, common knowledge. However, I am here to announce that they are mistaken, and these pokémon are in fact Normal types - I have irrefutable proof of this.
Exhibit A: They learn Flamethrower, Ice Beam and Thunderbolt
A trait commonly seen in normal types. Such individuals as Furret, Blissey, Tauros and Snorlax learn all of these elemental attacks. Very few non-normal types learn all of them. You really think a ground type is learning thunderbolt? I think not.
Exhibit B: Their signature moves are normal type
Nidoking's strongest level up move is Thrash (a normal type move), some may even say that Thrash is his signature move. What kind of pokemon has a signature move that doesn't match their type?
Similarly Nidoqueen's signature move is Body Slam (a normal type move).
If that's not compelling enough, then consider this. They both also learn Horn Attack (a normal type move).
Exhibit C: Normal type stats
Nidoqueen has suspiciously similar stats to Clefable, a normal type pokemon. Also, if you ignore the speed then nidoking is very similar to Tauros. This alone could be overlooked, but combined with the other evidence, it all falls into place.
Exhibit D: They evolve with a moon stone
Prior to generation 5, the only pokemon who evolve with a moon stone are Clefable, Wigglytuff, Delcatty, Nidoking, and Nidoqueen, all normal type pokemon. And to this day Musharna is the only non-normal type who evolves with a moon stone.
Other potential normal types under investigation
- Rhydon (defence is a little high, but we're keeping an eye on him)
- Tyranitar (possibly a dragon type)