Enthusiastic King
Ability
If you have Nidoqueen in play, ignore all Energy in the costs of attacks used by this Pokémon.
151 / #034/165
Nidoking
Printed language: English · Pokémon
- Set (printed edition)
- 151
- Rarity (source)
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shiburingaru
- Source reference
- sv03.5-034
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.
Card details
- HP
- 170
- Type (source)
- Darkness
- Stage (source)
- Stage2
- Evolves from (printed name)
- Nidorino
- Pokédex number
- 34
- Regulation mark
- G
- Retreat cost
- 3 Energy
- Weakness (source)
- Fighting ×2
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.
Description from the source
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.Abilities
Attacks
Venomous Impact
Cost: Darkness · Darkness · Colorless · Colorless
Damage: 190
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.Documented variants
Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.
- Reverse
- Holographic
- holo · standard
- reverse · standard
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