Nidoking – Steam Siege (#45)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Nidoking (#45) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Mina Nakai and the Power Lariat attack (60+ damage), This attack does 30 more damage for each Evolution Pokémon on your Bench.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.70, Cardmarket average sale is €1.01, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.70
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.86
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 45
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mina Nakai
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
King's Palace
Your Nidoqueen's attacks do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Power Lariat
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless]
— 60+
This attack does 30 more damage for each Evolution Pokémon on your Bench.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Nidoking from Steam Siege (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mina Nakai.
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 45 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Nidoking's Power Lariat deals 60+ damage for Psychic + Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 more damage for each Evolution Pokémon on your Bench.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #45 ← Current | 150 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.70 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Nidoking is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mina Nakai, 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 Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mina Nakai resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Nidoking 45 was released in 2016 in the Steam Siege expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mina Nakai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Steam Siege is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Nidoking have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Nidoking works best in Psychic type decks.