Nidoking #174 from 151 - Illustration Rare - Illustrated by Misaki Hashimoto
Darkness

Nidoking

#174/207 in 151, Illustration Rare, 170 HP, Darkness, illustrated by Misaki Hashimoto.

Set
151
Card number
#174/207
Rarity
Illustration Rare
HP
170 HP
Type
Darkness
Language
English
Release date
September 22, 2023
Illustrator
Misaki Hashimoto
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Collector Notes

Nidoking

Nidoking appears in the English print of 151, released on September 22, 2023. Nidoking is a illustration rare rarity and 170 HP. The 151 set contains 207 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Misaki Hashimoto.

Collector Insights

Nidoking is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 170 HP. It features the ability Enthusiastic King, which allows it to ignore all Energy costs for attacks if Nidoqueen is in play. Its primary attack, Venomous Impact, requires two Darkness and two Colorless Energy to deal 190 damage and poison the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of three Colorless Energy. It has no resistances but is weak to Fighting-type attacks with double damage. The flavor text highlights Nidoking's pride in its strength and battle spirit, emphasizing its use of a thick tail and powerful horn. This card is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, released in September 2023, and is numbered 174 in the 151 set. Artist Misaki Hashimoto designed the illustration.

Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.

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