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Nidoking

Aquapolis / #24/147

Nidoking

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Aquapolis
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
Source reference
ecard2-24

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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
110
Type (source)
Fighting
Stage (source)
Stage2
Evolves from (printed name)
Nidorino
Pokédex number
34
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Grass x2
Resistance (source)
Lightning -30

Printed card text — English

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

Earth Rage

Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Nidoking is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, put a damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This power can't be used if Nidoking is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Giant Horn

Cost: Fighting · Fighting · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 50+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 30 more damage.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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