Nidoking – Destined Rivals (#233)
Nidoking Pokémon card from Destined Rivals (2025) — card #233. Released in 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, Destined Rivals introduced Nidoking in Special Illustration Rare rarity. This Special Illustration Rare print by Uninori features Darkness typing. The artwork by Uninori showcases Nidoking's distinctive Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 330 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Special Illustration Rare card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Nidoking or Destined Rivals completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 2, ex. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €142.36, stable over 7 days
Card overview
Nidoking Special Illustration Rare card from Destined Rivals (Scarlet & Violet, 2025) — card #233 illustrated by Uninori. It’s a Stage 2, ex Darkness type with 330 HP. Key attacks include Tainted Horn (100) and Kingly Impact (240). Weak to Fighting ×2; retreat cost 3. Regulation mark I. Legalities — Standard: Legal, Expanded: Legal, Unlimited: Legal. A Scarlet & Violet era special illustration rare print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Destined Rivals
- Card No.: 233
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator: Uninori
- HP: 330
- Type: Darkness
- Regulation: I
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal, standard: Legal, expanded: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 2, ex
- Prices: €146.72 (Cardmarket) · $105.17 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Tainted Horn [Darkness, Darkness, Colorless] — 100: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During Pokémon Checkup, put 8 damage counters on that Pokémon instead of 1.
- Kingly Impact [Darkness, Darkness, Darkness, Colorless] — 240
- Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
- Retreat: 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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