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Nidoking δ
Dragon Frontiers 6/101 • holo-rare
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Number
- 6/101
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2006
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $69.75
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
You may discard a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from your hand. If you do, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and do 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
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Where it came from
Released in the 2006 Dragon Frontiers expansion, this card is a standout example of the delta species mechanic introduced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game. During this era, cards often depicted Pokémon with altered elemental types to represent their survival in the island's unique, resource-depleted ecosystem. By reassigning the Poison and Ground-type Nidoking to the darkness type, the designers emphasized the narrative of a creature forced to adapt to a mysterious, harsh environment.
The artwork, credited to illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, utilizes a bold style that highlights the dramatic shift in Nidoking's appearance. Arita, a staple artist in the franchise since its inception, sought to capture a sense of hardened resilience in the subject. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its striking aesthetic and the strategic utility it provided within the competitive meta-game of the mid-2000s.
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