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Nidoking

Aquapolis / #H18/147

Nidoking

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Aquapolis
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
Source reference
ecard2-H18

CARDEX BACKGROUND

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)
Combat
Stage (source)
Niveau 2
Evolves from (printed name)
Nidorino
Pokédex number
34
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Plante x2
Resistance (source)
Électrique -30

Printed card text — French

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

Frénésie-terre

Poké-POWER

Une seule fois pendant votre tour (avant votre attaque), si Nidoking est votre Pokémon Actif, vous pouvez lancer une pièce. Si c'est face, placez un marqueur de dégâts sur chacun des Pokémon du Banc de votre adversaire. Ce pouvoir ne peut pas être utilisé si Nidoking est affecté par un État spécial.

Attacks

Corne géante

Cost: Combat · Combat · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 50+

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, cette attaque inflige 50 dégâts plus 30 dégâts supplémentaires.

Documented variants

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

  • Holographic
  • Holo · Standard

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Price history

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