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Nidoking
151 174/165 • ultra-rare
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 174/165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $21.09
- Artist
- Misaki Hashimoto
What it does
If you have Nidoqueen in play, ignore all Energy in the costs of attacks used by this Pokémon.
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.
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Where it came from
The Nidoking card numbered 174/165 was released in 2023 as part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion. This set was specifically designed to commemorate the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, tapping into deep nostalgia for the franchise's inception while utilizing modern art styles. The set is notable for its focus on illustration-driven storytelling, bridging the gap between longtime fans of the original Game Boy titles and contemporary card collectors.
The illustration for this Nidoking card was created by artist Lumica Umemiya, who rendered the Poison-pin Pokémon in a stylized, atmospheric environment. Eschewing the standard action-oriented combat poses, Umemiya chose a more grounded, textured approach that highlights the creature's formidable presence within its habitat. Upon release, the card was well-received by the collecting community for its unique artistic direction and its status as an Illustration Rare, which elevated it as a highlight of the 151 collection's aesthetic offerings.
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