Team Rocket's Nidoking ex
A powerful and versatile Stage 2 Pokémon with unique Poisoning effects.
What this card does
Tainted Horn poisons the opponent's Active Pokémon, dealing significant damage during Pokémon Checkup.
Kingly Impact is a high-power attack with no extra effects.
Kingly Impact
No game text. (240 damage)
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex can poison your opponent's Active Pokémon and deal substantial damage, making it a key card in many strategies.
Attacks
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During Pokémon Checkup, put 8 damage counters on that Pokémon instead of 1.
Which deck it belongs in
Suits decks focusing on poisoning opponents or dealing large amounts of damage quickly. Its Darkness Energy requirement may limit its use in certain energy compositions.
- •High HP
- •Poisoning ability
- •Significant damage output
- •Limited by Darkness Energy
- •Knocked Out results in 2 Prize cards for opponent
Use Tainted Horn to set up Kingly Impact, ensuring maximum damage.
Nidoking ex is known for its formidable strength and resilience.
Consider the deck type before including this card; it can be very effective but might not fit all strategies.
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