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Nidoking

Cerco de Vapor / #45/114

Nidoking

Printed language: Portuguese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Cerco de Vapor
Rarity (source)
Rara
Illustrator
Mina Nakai
Source reference
xy11-45

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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
150
Type (source)
Psíquico
Stage (source)
Estágio 2
Evolves from (printed name)
Nidorino
Pokédex number
34
Retreat cost
4 Energy
Weakness (source)
Psíquico ×2

Printed card text — Portuguese

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

Palácio do Rei

Habilidade

Os ataques da sua Nidoqueen causam 20 de danos adicionais ao Pokémon Ativo do seu oponente (antes da aplicação de Fraqueza e Resistência).

Attacks

Lariat Poderoso

Cost: Psíquico · Psíquico · Incolor

Damage: 60+

Este ataque causa 30 de danos adicionais para cada Pokémon de Evolução no seu Banco.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • normal · Padrão

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