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Nidoking

Triumph / #6/102

Nidoking

Printed language: German · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Triumph
Rarity (source)
Holografisch Selten
Illustrator
match
Source reference
hgss4-6

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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
140
Type (source)
Kampf
Stage (source)
Rang 2
Evolves from (printed name)
Nidorino
Pokédex number
34
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Wasser ×2
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.

Description from the source

Sein Schweif ist sehr stark. Wickelt es einen Gegner ein, kann es mühelos sein Rückgrat brechen.

Abilities

Pheromon-Ausdauer

Poké-BODY

Nidoking erhält +20 KP für jedes deiner Nidoqueen im Spiel.

Attacks

Giftiges Horn

Cost: Kampf · Kampf · Farblos · Farblos

Damage: 80

Das Verteidigende Pokémon ist jetzt vergiftet.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • Holographic
  • Holo · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard
  • Holo · cracked-ice · Standard
  • Normal · Standard

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