Team Rocket’s Nidoqueen Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Nidoqueen from the Destined Rivals set is a striking Uncommon card numbered 116. This Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokémon boasts 170 HP and features the powerful attack Mega Kick. Its bold design captures the essence of Team Rocket’s formidable Nidoqueen.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Evolves From: Team Rocket’s Nidorina
• Flavor Text: It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never secrete poison while young are present.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Destined Rivals set (set code sv10), card number 116. The card has no abilities and includes two attacks:

• Love Impact — 60+ damage; it deals an additional 120 damage if a Pokémon named “Nidoking” is on your Bench.
• Mega Kick — 130 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sv10,” card number 116, and the illustrator signature “hncl.” The card’s subtype is Stage 2, and it carries the regulation mark “I.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes:
– Love Impact rewards benching a Pokémon named “Nidoking” to unlock its additional 120 damage.
– Mega Kick offers straightforward 130 damage when you don’t have the setup.
– Keep the 3 Retreat Cost and Fighting ×2 Weakness in mind when planning switches and matchups.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduces Team Rocket’s Nidoqueen as a powerful Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokémon with impactful attacks and a unique evolutionary lineage from Team Rocket’s Nidorina.