A Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon from the 2000 Gym Challenge expansion, featuring a powerful 100 HP base and a devastating conditional attack.
Giovanni's Nidoqueen
2000 • Pokémon • Gym Challenge
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Giovanni's Nidoqueen card 23 belongs to the 2000 Gym Challenge expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, representing the elite Team Rocket leadership. As a Stage 2 evolution of Giovanni's Nidorina, this 100 HP Grass-type Pokémon serves as a formidable presence on the battlefield. The card features iconic artwork by Ken Sugimori, a hallmark of the early TCG era that collectors seek to preserve in their collections. In gameplay, this card offers strategic depth through its unique attack, Love Lariat. This move deals 50 damage with a coin flip; if heads, it deals an additional 50 damage, but only if you have at least one Giovanni's Nidoking on your bench. This synergy encourages builders to assemble specific Team Rocket lineups to maximize its potential. The card also includes a Mega Kick attack for reliable damage output when synergies aren't active. The card number 23 places it within the core set, making it a recognizable piece for those tracking the series' history. As a key component of the Giovanni archetype, it holds historical significance for fans of the original Pokémon games and anime. Its design and mechanics reflect the strategic innovations of the early 2000s TCG landscape, appealing to both nostalgic collectors and modern players interested in vintage card designs. The combination of Ken Sugimori's art and the card's unique mechanics makes it a standout piece for any Pokémon TCG collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Giovanni's Nidoqueen
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
100
Grass
Stage 2
Giovanni's Nidorina
Psychic ×2
3
31
Card Text
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Attack: Mega Kick (40)
Attack: Love Lariat (50+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 50 more damage if you have at least 1 Giovanni's Nidoking on your Bench. If tails, this attack does nothing.
