Nidoking

Nidoking

Selected Masterpiece • 29/111
Market Price $8.01
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Nidoking card captures a moment of raw power and presence, showcasing the Pokémon in a lush, vibrant setting. With its imposing stature and fierce expression, Nidoking stands ready to defend its territory, embodying both strength and determination. The surrounding foliage hints at a wild, untamed environment, enhancing the sense of adventure. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the natural world that Nidoking inhabits, where it reigns as a formidable guardian.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Fling Away

60

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, this attack's base damage is 30 instead of 60 and this attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Giga Horn

100

Flip 2 coins. If both of them are tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost