Giovanni’s Nidoqueen Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Giovanni’s Nidoqueen is a rare card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 23. With 100 HP and the standout attack Love Lariat, it captures the commanding presence of Nidoqueen under Giovanni’s control.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Mega Kick (40 damage, costs 2 Grass + 1 Colorless)
• Love Lariat (Flip a coin: heads deals 50+ damage if you have Giovanni’s Nidoking on your Bench; tails does nothing; costs 2 Grass + 2 Colorless)
• Evolves From: Giovanni’s Nidorina
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code “gym2” and card number 23. It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are documented. This card is identified by its Grass type, Stage 2 status, and the distinctive attacks Mega Kick and Love Lariat, with illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in casual or legacy formats is not specified.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and illustrator credit, maintaining a near-mint copy is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: A rare, Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon that aligns with the set’s focus on Gym Leaders’ Pokémon. Its unique attacks and evolution line make it a notable collectible within this series.