Nidoqueen
Team Up

#56 Nidoqueen - Team Up (sm9)

Nidoqueen is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 160 HP and a retreat cost of three Colorless energy. It features the ability Queen’s Call, which allows the player to search their deck for a non-Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX card, reveal it, and add it to their hand before shuffling the deck. The card’s attack, Power Lariat, costs three Colorless energy and deals 10+ damage, with an additional 50 damage for each Evolution Pokémon on the player’s bench. Nidoqueen has no resistances but is weak to Psychic-type attacks, dealing double damage. The card’s flavor text describes it as using its scaly body to guard its nest and protect its young. It was released in the Team Up set under the Sun & Moon series, with the card number 56 and a rarity of Rare. The artwork was created by artist nagimiso, and it is part of the English-language edition. This card emphasizes strategic play through its ability to draw resources and amplify damage based on the player’s bench.