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Team Rocket's Nidoking ex
Destined Rivals 233/182 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Number
- 233/182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $100.86
- Artist
- Uninori
What it does
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During Pokémon Checkup, put 8 damage counters on that Pokémon instead of 1.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Destined Rivals, a set that leans into the nostalgic and thematic antagonism of the Team Rocket organization. The card features an unconventional type shift to darkness, reflecting the thematic corruption or influence of Team Rocket on the original Pokémon species. It serves as a modern iteration of the 'ex' mechanic, which highlights powerful versions of Pokémon with higher HP and specialized abilities, reimagined for the modern TCG landscape.
The card is designated as a Special Illustration Rare, a rarity tier defined by full-art visuals that prioritize artistic expression over traditional card templates. This specific illustration depicts Nidoking in a dramatic, high-stakes environment, emphasizing a sense of power and menace consistent with the character's association with a villainous team. Upon its release, the card was widely noted by collectors for its vibrant color palette and the intricate, dynamic line work that distinguishes it from standard-set cards.
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