Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex from the Destined Rivals set is an Ultra Rare card numbered 216. As a Stage 2, ex Darkness-type with 330 HP, it’s built to endure. Its signature attack, Kingly Impact, underscores its threat level by dealing 240 damage.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv10-216
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2, ex
• Evolves From: Team Rocket’s Nidorino
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I

Key Printings

This printing of Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex appears in the Destined Rivals set, identified by set code sv10 and card number 216. It is an Ultra Rare card, ideal for collectors targeting high-rarity Pokémon ex cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Distinguishing features include its attacks “Tainted Horn” and “Kingly Impact” (240 damage), the 5ban Graphics artwork, and its Stage 2, ex subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– This card follows the Pokémon ex rule: when your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
– It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Ultra Rare finish and detailed 5ban Graphics illustration, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduced Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex as a powerful Darkness-type Stage 2, ex card with high HP and impactful attacks, enhancing the set’s competitive and collectible depth.