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Nidoking 8/112

Name: Nidoking #8 - FireRed & LeafGreen | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex6-8
Price: 57.13 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: FireRed & LeafGreen Released: Sep 1, 2004

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 76.5 packs (1.3%) Evolves From: Nidorino

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holofoil

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57.13 $5.88 (11.47%)

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reverse Holofoil

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65.49 $6.50 (11.02%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	29.99	—	x0.5
PSA9	208.55	—	x3.7
PSA8	85.63	—	x1.5
PSA7	17.80	—	x0.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,364.82	—	x36
PSA9	175.00	—	x2.7
PSA8	80.79	—	x1.2
PSA7	47.00	—	x0.7

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Nidoking
National Pokédex #34
Card Number 8/112
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorHisao Nakamura
Release Date01/09/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion FireRed & LeafGreen
Evolves From
Nidorino
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Power Gene
As long as Nidoking is in play, your attacks by Nidoran ♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidoran ♂, and Nidorino do 10 more damage to the Defending Pokémon.

Attacks

Earth Poison40
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Bound Crush
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Nidoking can't use Bound Crush during your next turn.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Nidoking charging fiercely forward, hurling a massive boulder in a rocky, cavernous environment illuminated by sparkling, star-like lights in the dark background.

Playability Overview

Nidoking offers versatile aggression with its Power Gene ability and solid attacks, but its high retreat cost and reliance on setting up damage counters may limit its competitive playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Underground ClashThis card fits well in a rocky cave or underground section of your binder. Use it as a solid centerpiece next to other Fighting or Poison types with earthy, rugged backgrounds for a cohesive, natural battle vibe. The glimmering stone debris adds a cool dynamic contrast.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Rugged / Earthy Purple / Battle Zone / Rock-Poison