Nidoking – Plasma Freeze (#58)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Nidoking (#58) is a Rare card from Black & White - Plasma Freeze released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Lovestrike attack (20+ damage), Does 40 more damage for each Nidoqueen on your Bench.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.95, Cardmarket average sale is €1.49, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.95
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.63
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Card Number
- 58
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Lovestrike
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20+
Does 40 more damage for each Nidoqueen on your Bench. - Horn Drill [Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 90
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Nidoking from Plasma Freeze (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Nidoking 58 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Nidoking's Lovestrike deals 20+ damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 40 more damage for each Nidoqueen on your Bench.
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Water ×2 • Resistant to Lightning -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Freeze #58 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.95 |
�📦 Plasma Freeze Set Context
This Nidoking is part of the Plasma Freeze expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Nidoking card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Plasma Freeze are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Nidoking 58 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Freeze expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Freeze is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Nidoking with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Nidoking card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Nidoking works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.