Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 2 (evolves from Nidorino)
HP
170
TypeDarkness
RarityIllustration Rare
IllustratorMisaki Hashimoto
WeaknessFighting ×2
Retreat●●●
Set151
Released2023
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Illustration Rare
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Holo | ~$18 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
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Verify against recent solds.
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Final evolution of the Nidoran♂ line — its 1999 Base Set holo is the line key vintage chase.
- Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
- Required for any complete Nidoking master set across eras.
- Collectors of the 151 set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 2 Nidoking with 170 HP; top attack near 190 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Enthusiastic King
If you have Nidoqueen in play, ignore all Energy in the costs of attacks used by this Pokémon.
Venomous Impact
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 3
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.
Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.
Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.