Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen

Selected Masterpiece • 23/64
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $14.13
Jungle Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Nidoqueen card captures a moment where this powerful Pokémon stands confidently in a vibrant landscape, surrounded by soft pink flowers. Her stance suggests both strength and nurturing, embodying her role as a protector in her environment. The gentle hues of the background contrast with her sturdy form, creating a balance between power and beauty. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony of nature and the Pokémon that inhabit it.”

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 Grass
Era
Base
Release
16/06/1999

Boyfriends

20+

Does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Nidoking you have in play.

Mega Punch

50
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost