Team Rocket's Nidorino
A dark type attacker that deals extra damage to tired opponents.
What this card does
It evolves from Team Rocket's Nidoran and has 100 hit points.
It can use the attack Horn Rend to deal 60 damage plus an additional 60 if the opponent's Pokemon already has damage counters on it.
Horn Rend
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage. (60+ damage)
The key feature of this card is its second attack which doubles its damage output against weakened targets. This makes it very effective at finishing off opponents who have been damaged by other cards.
Attacks
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that focus on dealing heavy damage quickly. It works well in teams that can easily put damage counters on the opponent's active Pokemon.
- •High burst damage
- •Effective against damaged targets
- •Common rarity
- •Weak to Fighting types
- •Requires specific energy setup
- •Ineffective on fresh targets
Wait until the opponent's active Pokemon has at least one damage counter before using Horn Rend to maximise its power.
Nidorino is known for its aggressive nature and sharp horn that it uses to challenge other Pokemon.
Check if the opponent's Pokemon has any damage markers before using the strong attack to ensure you get the bonus damage.
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