Team Rocket’s Nidoqueen

by hncl illustrated 2025 Destined Rivals

$0.28 Latest known market value January 21, 2026

Uncommon Darkness

The Illustrator

hncl

hncl has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, with work appearing across Scarlet & Violet-era releases including Paradox Rift and Twilight Masquerade. The art leans anime-forward, with energetic staging, focused framing, and vibrant, contrasting color.

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Editorial & Data

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Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Team Rocket's Nidoqueen in a moment of quiet strength, crouched on a rocky terrain. Its sturdy form and protective posture suggest a character ready to defend its territory, embodying both power and maternal instincts. The rugged landscape around it adds to the sense of resilience, hinting at the challenges it faces in its world. This snapshot captures the essence of a Pokémon that balances fierceness with a nurturing spirit.

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Catalogue plate № 116/182

Identity

PokémonNidoqueen

TypeDarkness

RarityUncommon

StageStage 2

Authorship

Illustratorhncl

SetDestined Rivals

Year2025

Plate №116/182