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Nidoking
Evolutions 45/108 • holo-rare
- Set
- Evolutions
- Number
- 45/108
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2016
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $4.87
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
It is recognized by its rock-hard hide and its extended horn. Be careful with the horn as it contains venom.
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Where it came from
The Nidoking card from the XY Evolutions set was released in 2016 as part of a nostalgic celebration of the original 1999 Base Set. Designed to evoke the aesthetic of early Pokémon trading cards, this iteration features the classic artwork by Ken Sugimori, who served as the primary illustrator for the first generation of Pokémon. The set was created to bridge the gap between long-time collectors and a new generation of players by re-imagining iconic cards with updated game mechanics and modern card stock.
Upon its release, the card was received with a mix of sentimentality and critical interest. While the art remained faithful to the original, the Evolutions set introduced subtle updates to border framing and font choices, marking a shift in how the Pokémon Company handles legacy content. Nidoking, depicted here with its signature violet hide and aggressive stance, remains a staple of the Kanto region’s design history, representing the evolution of the Poison-type archetype in the early competitive meta.
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