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Nidoking
- Number
- 6
- Illustrator
- match
- Energy
- Fighting
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
Nidoking - HS—Triumphant
Nidoking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the HS—Triumphant Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by match. It sits at card number 6 in the HS—Triumphant checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $10.48 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Nidoking has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#6 in HS—Triumphant) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Nidoking
Nidoking FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Nidoking from HS—Triumphant worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $10.48 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Nidoking?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Nidoking has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Nidoking?
match illustrated this card. See match's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Nidoking released?
The HS—Triumphant set released in 2010. This specific card (#6 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Nidoking?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the HS—Triumphant set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.