Nidoking - Pack and How to Get

Last Updated: April 18, 2025 1:20 PM

Nidoking Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Check out Nidoking’s effect, rating, and related cards for Pokemon TCGP here.

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Attack and Rating
How to Get and Pack
Pros and Cons
Related Cards

Nidoking - Attack and Rating

kawayoo

diamond 3

nagimiso

star 1

Card Info

Evolution	Type	Special Rule
Stage 2	Darkness	-
HP	Weakness	Retreat
150	+20	x3

Attack and Ability

Poison Horn
90
Your opponent's Active Pokemon is now Poisoned.

How to Get Nidoking

	- Get it from Genetic Apex Pikachu Pack - Redeemable for 150 Pack Points
	- Get it from Genetic Apex Pikachu Pack - Redeemable for 400 Pack Points

You can obtain Nidoking from the booster pack Genetic Apex Pikachu. Alternatively, it can be exchanged for 150 Pack Points.

Nidoking Pros and Cons

High Damage Among 3 Energy Attacks

Nidoking's Attack deals 90 damage with 3 Energy and guarantees Poisoned status. It's a stable, high-damage option among 3 Energy attacks.

Top Tier HP Among Single-Prize Pokemon

Nidoking has 150 HP, making it one of the top-tier Single-Prize Pokemon. Unless hit by an exceptionally strong Attack, it's unlikely to be knocked out in one hit.

Stage 2 Requires Setup

Nidoking is a Stage 2 Pokemon, so the earliest it can evolve is on the 3rd turn after playing Nidoran♂.

Nidoking Related Cards

Evolution Line

Nidoran♂
Basic
Nidorino
Stage 1
Nidoking
Stage 2

Cards That Include Nidoking in Their Effect Text

Nidoqueen
♦3
HP140
Lovestrike
80+