Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex from the Destined Rivals set is a striking Double Rare card numbered 119. This powerful Pokémon boasts 330 HP and features the formidable attack Kingly Impact. Its bold design captures the essence of Nidoking’s strength in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2, ex
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Evolves From: Team Rocket’s Nidorino
• Regulation Mark: I
• Rules: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex appears in the Scarlet & Violet series set “Destined Rivals” with the set code sv10-119. It is a Double Rare card featuring two attacks:
– Tainted Horn: poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon and increases damage counters during checkup.
– Kingly Impact: a high-damage attack costing four energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code sv10-119 and the unique artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s subtype is Stage 2, ex, and it is part of the Darkness type group.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that this card follows the Pokémon ex rule, meaning if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Double Rare status, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): This set introduces Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex as a powerful Darkness-type Stage 2, ex card with high HP and impactful attacks, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It stands out for its unique poison-enhancing attack and significant damage output.