Nidoking
Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary

#43 Nidoking - Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary (cp6)

Nidoking is a Pokémon with 150 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. The first attack, Rumble, requires one Psychic and one Colorless Energy to deal 40 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent's next turn. The second attack, Tail Swing, demands two Psychic and one Colorless Energy to inflict 100 damage while also targeting the opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon, dealing 20 damage to each and bypassing Weakness and Resistance for those Pokémon. Nidoking is part of the Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set, released on September 16, 2016, and is classified as a Rare card with the number 43. Its design is attributed to artist Ken Sugimori, reflecting the Pokémon's thematic connection to ground and psychic attributes. The card's mechanics emphasize its role in disrupting the opponent's strategy through combined effects. This combination of direct damage and defensive disruption highlights its versatility in gameplay scenarios.