Nidoking - Rarity, Deck, and Pack

Nidoking Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Check out Nidoking’s attacks, ability, rating, and card variants for Pokemon TCGP here.

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Nidoking - Attack and Rating

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Card Info

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

Attack and Ability

1. 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

Cards That Include Nidoking in Their Effect Text

1. 

   Nidoqueen

   ♦3

   HP140

   Lovestrike

   80+

Decks Containing This Card

Nidoqueen & Nidoking Deck

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