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Nidoking
151 034/165 • rare
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 034/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $1.74
- Artist
- Shiburingaru
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 034/165 in the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion released in 2023, is a modern homage to the original 151 Pokémon first introduced in the 1996 Game Boy titles. This specific set was designed to celebrate the franchise's roots, with the card list ordered to match the original Pokédex sequence, evoking a sense of nostalgia for long-time enthusiasts while introducing the classic roster to a new generation of players.
The card features artwork by illustrator Anesaki Dynamic, who utilized a bold, dynamic style that emphasizes the power of the Poison-type evolution. By framing Nidoking in an aggressive posture, the design aims to capture the creature's formidable reputation in competitive play. Upon release, the 151 set was widely praised for its thematic cohesion and the inclusion of contemporary card mechanics, with this rare iteration serving as a standard yet highly sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the complete original roster.
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