Nidoking 45/108
Set: Evolutions
Released: Nov 2, 2016
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About Nidoking
It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #34
- Card Number 45/108
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date02/11/2016
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Evolutions
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points150 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Rumble40


The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
- Tail Swing100



This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Nidoking, a powerful, armored creature with sharp horns and claws, lunging forward fiercely against a dynamic, fiery orange and yellow background that radiates intense energy and strength.
Playability Overview
Nidoking offers strong board control with Tail Swing's spread damage and disrupts opponent mobility with Rumble, making it a strategic choice for applying pressure while limiting enemy options.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Royal RampageThis Nidoking artwork radiates power with its fierce stance and bold colors. It deserves a spot on a "Boss Monsters" page, ideally placed alongside other strong Pokémon like Gyarados or Tyranitar. The dynamic pose and vibrant purple tones will make it a standout card on the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Fierce / Bold Colors / Evolution Power / King of the Jungle


































