Nidoking Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Check out Nidoking’s effect, rating, and related cards for Pokemon TCGP here.
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Nidoking - Attack and Rating
Card Info
Evolution | Type | Special Rule |
---|---|---|
HP | Weakness | Retreat |
150 |
Attack and Ability
- Poison Horn90Your 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
Nidoking Related Cards
Evolution Line
Nidoran♂
Nidorino
Nidoking
Cards That Include Nidoking in Their Effect Text
- Nidoqueen♦3HP140
Lovestrike 80+
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