Nidoking (Team Up 59) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Nidoking from the Team Up set is a Rare card numbered 59 with 160 HP. This powerful Pokémon features the attack King’s Drum, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Its vibrant design makes it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nidorino)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Drag Off: Switch one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon and deal 50 damage to the new Active Pokémon.
• King’s Drum: Does 100+ damage, with an additional 100 damage if Nidoqueen is on your Bench.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Team Up printing (card number 59), illustrated by kawayoo. It is a Rare, Psychic-type Stage 2 Nidoking.

Variants & Identifiers

• No print variants are listed for this card.
• Identifiers include the set code “sm9” and the card number “59.”
• The card’s market reference query is “Nidoking Team Up 59.”
• The regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially given its rarity and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Nidoking as a powerful Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokémon with strategic attacks that can disrupt your opponent’s board and deal significant damage, especially when paired with Nidoqueen on your Bench.