Nidoking

ニドキング · Nidoking

NIDOKING’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this POKéMON goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.

Type: Groundpoison
Stage: 3 of 3

Category: Drill Pokémon
Japanese: ニドキング
Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 62.0 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Purple
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Nidoking.

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Nidoran-m

Stage 1

Base form

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Nidorino

Stage 2

From Nidoran-m

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Nidoking

Stage 3

From Nidorino

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 081

/255
Attack 102

/255
Defense 077

/255
Sp. Atk 085

/255
Sp. Def 075

/255
Speed 085

/255

§ III

Best Nidoking cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 22 cards.

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§ IV

Nidoking through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

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.

5 cards
Base era → XY era
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02 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

3 cards
XY era → Scarlet & Violet era
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03 NK

Naoyo Kimura

Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era
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04 HY

Hironobu Yoshida

Hironobu Yoshida is credited on 39 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with frequent appearances in Neo Discovery, Neo Destiny, and Neo Genesis. The work leans cartoonish and traditional, favoring vibrant, contrasting color and clear, focused staging.

1 card
Base era
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05 HN

Hisao Nakamura

Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
EX era
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