Nidoking BREAK
Rotated OutA powerful Psychic type with high health and a damaging poison effect.
What this card does
It deals 120 damage to the opponent's Active Pokemon.
It causes the target to become Poisoned.
The Poisoned Pokemon takes 2 damage counters between turns instead of the usual one.
Toxic Drill
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns. (120 damage)
The key feature is its ability to double the damage taken by a poisoned opponent. This means your child can wear down strong enemy Pokemon much faster than normal attacks allow.
Attacks
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on Psychic energy and status effects like poisoning. It works well in aggressive strategies that aim to end games quickly through sustained damage.
- •High damage output
- •Double poison damage
- •180 HP tankiness
- •Requires specific energy types
- •Dependent on opponent's Active Pokemon
- •Ultra Rare rarity makes copies hard to find
Use this attack when the opponent has a high HP Pokemon that cannot be defeated in one hit, to maximise the poison damage over time.
Nidoking is known for its aggressive nature and powerful horn, which can pierce through thick hide.
Check the rulebook for how Poisoned conditions interact with other cards, as this doubles the standard damage rate.
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