Nidoking from the 2000 Base Set 2 expansion, identified by card number 11 and featuring a distinctive Holo Rare finish.
Nidoking
2000 • Pokémon • Base Set 2
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Card number 11 in the 2000 Base Set 2 expansion, this Pokémon trading card features Nidoking as a Stage 2 Grass-type creature. Designed by Ken Sugimori, the card displays a Holo Rare treatment that highlights the character's powerful presence within the set's visual identity. Collectors often seek this card for its nostalgic value and role in completing the Base Set 2 collection. Nidoking evolves from Nidorino and boasts 90 HP, offering strategic gameplay options with attacks like Thrash and Toxic. For those building a comprehensive Pokémon TCG library, this card represents a key milestone in the franchise's history. Its enduring appeal lies in its combination of iconic artwork and memorable gameplay mechanics. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to the hobby, finding high-quality examples of this card can be a rewarding experience.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Nidoking
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Holo
90
Grass
Stage 2
Nidorino
Psychic ×2
3
34
Card Text
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Attack: Thrash (30+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage and Nidoking does 10 damage to itself.
Attack: Toxic (20)
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).
Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.