The 2002 Pokémon Legendary Collection Nidoking #31 reverse holo, a Stage 2 Grass-type card featuring Thrash and Toxic attacks by artist Ken Sugimori.
Nidoking
2002 • Pokémon • Legendary Collection
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The Pokémon Legendary Collection Nidoking #31 reverse holo, released in 2002, stands as a distinctive entry for fans of the original base set era. As a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon, this card evolved from Nidorino and featured a powerful offensive presence in early gameplay. The reverse holo finish adds a unique shimmering quality that collectors appreciate for its visual appeal during play and display. Designed by Ken Sugimori, the card’s layout captures the classic aesthetic of the early 2000s Pokémon Trading Card Game. With 90 HP, Nidoking offered strategic depth through its Thrash and Toxic attacks, making it a memorable piece for both nostalgic collectors and players revisiting the game's history. The card's catalog identity remains tied to its original set code LC, preserving its place in the broader Legendary Collection series. For those building a comprehensive Legendary Collection, this card serves as an essential component. Its combination of iconic subject matter and special foil treatment makes it a sought-after item for investors and hobbyists alike. Whether used in competitive play or displayed as part of a finished set, the Nidoking reverse holo continues to hold value among Pokémon card enthusiasts.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Nidoking
Game
Pokémon
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Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Reverse 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.