Nidoking

Printed language: German · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Aufstieg der Rivalen
Rarity (source): Selten
Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
Source reference: pl2-29

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The Pokémon’s story

Nidoking moves with tough skin, a horn capable of piercing hard materials and a tail of formidable strength. When enraged, it can topple metal structures and becomes difficult to stop. Yet entries describe it calming when reunited with Nidoqueen, its longstanding partner. This contrast between fury and attachment gives the Pokémon less uniform behaviour than its imposing silhouette might suggest.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword states that Nidoking, though uncontrollable when angry, calms before Nidoqueen. Pokémon Shield praises the strength of its horn and tail. Its lasting relationship with its partner is therefore the most surprising counterpoint to this power.

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Card details

HP: 130
Type (source): Kampf
Stage (source): Rang 2
Evolves from (printed name): Nidorino
Pokédex number: 34
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Wasser +30
Resistance (source): Elektro -20

Printed card text — German

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Revierverhalten

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Wenn dein Aktives Pokémon durch einen gegnerischen Angriff Schaden erhält (auch wenn dieses Pokémon dadurch kampfunfähig wird), lege 2 Schadensmarken auf das Angreifende Pokémon. Du kannst auf diese Weise nicht mehr als 2 Schadensmarken verteilen.

Attacks

Wegschleudern

Cost: Farblos · Farblos · Farblos

Damage: 60

Wenn dein Gegner mindestens 1 Pokémon auf seiner Bank hat, beträgt der Grundschaden dieses Angriffs 30 Schadenspunkte anstelle von 60 Schadenspunkten und dieser Angriff fügt 1 Pokémon auf der Bank deines Gegners 30 Schadenspunkte zu. (Wende Schwäche und Resistenz bei Pokémon auf der Bank nicht an.)

Gigahorn

Cost: Kampf · Farblos · Farblos · Farblos

Damage: 100

Wirf 2 Münzen. Wenn beide „Zahl“ zeigen, hat dieser Angriff keine Auswirkungen.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
Reverse
Normal · Standard
Reverse · Standard

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