Nidoking

Nidoking

Nidoking appears in the English print of Steam Siege, released on August 3, 2016. Nidoking is a rare rarity and 150 HP. The Steam Siege set contains 116 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Mina Nakai.

Collector Insights

Nidoking is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 150 HP, featuring a retreat cost of four Colorless energy. Its ability, King's Palace, enhances your Nidoqueen's attacks by dealing 20 additional damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card's primary attack, Power Lariat, costs two Psychic and one Colorless energy, dealing 60+ damage and adding 30 extra damage for each Evolution Pokémon on your Bench. Nidoking has a weakness to Psychic-type attacks, multiplying damage by two. The card was released in the Steam Siege set from the XY series on August 3, 2016. Artist Mina Nakai designed the artwork, and its flavor text describes a powerful tail capable of snapping a telephone pole with ease. As a Rare card, Nidoking offers strategic advantages through its combination of high HP, conditional damage boosts, and specific energy requirements. The card's design reflects its role in competitive play, emphasizing its strength and resilience.

One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.

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