Nidoking is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Nidoking

Nidoking

Psychic
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP130
  • RarityRare
  • Card number#34
  • IllustratorKouki Saitou
  • WeaknessPsychic +30
  • Retreat cost2

Attacks

Poison Rub 20
Cost: Colorless, Colorless

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Pride Attack 60+
Cost: Psychic, Psychic, Colorless, Colorless

Flip a coin for each Nidoqueen on your Bench. This attack does 60 damage plus 30 more damage for each heads.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Nidoking?

Nidoking was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

How much HP does Nidoking have?

Nidoking has 130 HP.

What type is Nidoking?

Nidoking is a Psychic type Pokémon card.

Is Nidoking tournament legal?

Nidoking is legal in the following formats: Unlimited.

How many attacks does Nidoking have?

Nidoking has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Psychic
The Psychic type, generally covering Psychic, Ghost and Poison Pokémon.
Rarity: Rare
Scarcer cards, one of which typically appears per booster pack.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

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