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Nidoking
HS—Triumphant 6/102 • holo-rare
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Number
- 6/102
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $12.35
- Artist
- match
What it does
Nidoking gets +20 HP for each Nidoqueen you have in play.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Nidoking card (6/102) from the HS—Triumphant expansion was released in late 2010 as part of the final set in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the Johto-inspired mechanics of the era and the upcoming Black & White generation, featuring a mix of powerful Prime cards and tactical evolution lines. As a Fighting-type iteration of the classic character, this Nidoking was intended to serve as a formidable stage-two attacker, utilizing a holofoil finish that reflected the premium design standards of the late-2000s era.
The card’s illustration was handled by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his dynamic, action-oriented character poses. Saitou focused on emphasizing Nidoking’s brute strength, depicting the creature in a grounded, aggressive stance that fits its Fighting-type categorization within this specific set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy with other Pokémon of the period, though it is now primarily sought after by collectors who value the cohesive aesthetic and the relatively limited print run of the HS-era sets.
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