The legacy of Nidoking, Card 11 from the iconic 1999 Pokémon Base Set. This Holo Rare Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon is a cornerstone for TCG collectors completing their first set.
Nidoking
1999 • Pokémon • Base Set
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Nidoking, designated as Card 11 in the original 1999 Pokémon Base Set, remains a foundational piece for trading card game enthusiasts. As a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon, this card represents the final evolution of the Nidorino line, appealing to collectors who value the complete evolutionary chains within the Base Set. The Holo Rare treatment gives the card its distinctive reflective finish, making it a visual standout for those building their Base Set collection. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Nidoking offers strategic versatility with two distinct attacks. Thrash provides variable damage output based on a coin flip, while Toxic allows players to inflict a lingering poison status on opponents. With 90 HP and a retreat cost of three, the card balances offensive potential with tactical movement requirements. For collectors, acquiring this card number is often a key milestone in completing the Base Set, which established the framework for the entire Pokémon trading card franchise.
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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.