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Giovanni’s Nidoking Gym Challenge 2000
Card · Gym Challenge · 2000

Giovanni’s Nidoking

$185.75 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Grass
Curatorial Commentary

Giovanni's Nidoking stands in a powerful pose, its muscular frame and sharp features creating an imposing presence. The background hints at a vibrant world filled with challenges, enhancing the sense of adventure. Its determined expression suggests readiness to protect its trainer or confront any foe. This scene captures a moment of strength and resolve in the life of this iconic Pokémon.

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Catalogue plate № 7/132
Identity
PokémonNidoking
TypeGrass
RarityRare Holo
StageStage 2
Authorship
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Year2000
Plate №7/132
Composition
StyleAnimeCharacter DesignTraditional
MoodDynamicIntimidating
CompositionCharacter FocusSimple Background
PaletteContrastingPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 120
Stage Stage 2 · evolves from Giovanni's Nidorino
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat
Intimidate

If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)

Tumbling Attack 40+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.