Nidoking 11/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
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About Nidoking
Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #34
- Card Number 11/130
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Grass 
Psychic ×2 
Attacks
- Thrash30+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage and Nidoking does 10 damage to itself.
- Toxic20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Nidoking poised fiercely against a vivid, sparkling backdrop, its muscular frame and sharp spikes emphasizing raw strength and readiness, exuding power and dominance in an intense, dynamic stance.
Playability Overview
Nidoking offers versatile Poison status application and decent damage but suffers from moderate HP and a costly retreat, making it situationally useful in early-game strategies.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Glittering JungleThis shiny Nidoking is a great focus for a jungle or forest-themed page. Use it as a centerpiece surrounded by other Grass and Poison types. The sparkly background adds energy, so pairing it with vibrant green cards keeps the section lively and cohesive.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Energetic / Sparkly Green / Poison Power / Rough and Tough
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