Nidoking – Gym Challenge (#7)
Nidoking Pokémon card from Gym Challenge (2000) — card #7. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Challenge introduced Nidoking in Rare Holo rarity. This Rare Holo print by Ken Sugimori features Grass typing. The artwork by Ken Sugimori showcases Nidoking's distinctive Grass, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 120 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Nidoking or Gym Challenge completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 2. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €71.96, trending up (~17.7%) over 7 days
Card overview
Nidoking Rare Holo card from Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000) — card #7 illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It’s a Stage 2 Grass type with 120 HP. Key attacks include Intimidate and Tumbling Attack (40+). Weak to Psychic ×2; retreat cost 3. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era rare holo print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Gym Challenge
- Card No.: 7
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: 120
- Type: Grass
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 2
- Prices: €61.14 (Cardmarket)
- Variants: 1stEditionHolofoil, unlimitedHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Intimidate [Grass]: If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
- Tumbling Attack [Grass, Grass, Grass, Colorless] — 40+: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.
- Weaknesses: Psychic ×2
- Retreat: 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
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