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Giovanni’s Nidoking 7/132

Name: Giovanni's Nidoking #7 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-7
Price: 217.57 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 60 packs (1.7%) Evolves From: Giovanni's Nidorino

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first Edition Holofoil

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217.57 $20.20 (10.23%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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72.92 $0.21 (0.29%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,849.78	4.67%	x13
PSA9	483.89	15.64%	x2.2
PSA8.5	86.00	—	x0.4
PSA8	226.90	6.88%	x1.0
PSA7	163.90	1.86%	x0.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	568.95	—	x7.8
PSA9	197.48	15.32%	x2.7
PSA8.5	75.00	—	x1.0
PSA8	105.27	11.57%	x1.4
PSA7	60.24	—	x0.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Diancie, Nidoking
National Pokédex #34
Card Number 7/132
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Evolves From
Giovanni's Nidorino
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Intimidate
If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Tumbling Attack40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Giovanni’s Nidoking looming menacingly over a cracked, barren ground with a starry night sky behind. Its fierce expression and muscular form emphasize power and dominance in the desolate landscape.

Playability Overview

Giovanni's Nidoking offers strategic utility with Intimidate but its middling 120 HP and variable attack damage limit its competitiveness in fast-paced or high-damage meta environments.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Rocky OutcropThis card’s setting feels like a rough, cracked terrain under a starry sky. It works well as a solid anchor for a page featuring ground and rock types with a night or rugged vibe. Pair it with Pokémon that look right at home on barren landscapes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Rocky / Calm Night / Earth Tones / Rough Terrain / Night Watch