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Challenge from the Darkness

Giovanni's Nidoking #34/98

Rare Holo · illustrated by Ken Sugimori

JapaneseRare HoloPokémon · Stage 2

Prices & history

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Ungraded · near mint · holofoil

$28.28 USD

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About This Card

Giovanni's Nidoking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Challenge from the Darkness (Gym series, released June 25, 1999), collector number 34/98, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with 120 HP that evolves from Giovanni's Nidorino.

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Its attacks are Intimidate (1 energy) and Tumbling Attack (40+ damage, 4 energy); it is weak to Psychic (×2) and retreats for 1 energy.

Attacks

  • Intimidate

    Grass · No damage

    If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)

  • Tumbling Attack

    Grass · Grass · Grass · Colorless · 40+ damage

    Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.

Card Details

Series
Gym
Set released
June 25, 1999
Number
34/98
Rarity
Rare Holo
Card type
Pokémon · Stage 2
Energy type
Grass
HP
120
Evolves from
Giovanni's Nidorino
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
1
Artist
Ken Sugimori
Legal in
Unlimited
National Pokédex
#34
Card ID
gym2_ja-21

Frequently Asked

How much is Giovanni's Nidoking #34 from Challenge from the Darkness worth?

Check the daily price panel for Giovanni's Nidoking #34 from Challenge from the Darkness. Match the physical variant and grade to your copy; historical points show reported dates and do not estimate missing days.

What rarity is Giovanni's Nidoking #34?

Giovanni's Nidoking #34/98 from Challenge from the Darkness is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Which set is Giovanni's Nidoking #34 from?

It belongs to Challenge from the Darkness, a Gym series expansion released on June 25, 1999 with 98 cards.