Nidoking 8/112
Set: FireRed & LeafGreen
Released: Sep 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #34
- Card Number 8/112
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorHisao Nakamura
- Release Date01/09/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion FireRed & LeafGreen
- Evolves From
- 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
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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






























