Power Gene Poke-BODY
As long as Nidoking is in play, your attacks by Nidoran ♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidoran ♂, and Nidorino do 10 more damage to the Defending Pokemon.
FireRed & LeafGreen
Nidoking
8/112 120 HP · Fighting · Rare
English card price
21.99 €
30-day average · general reference
We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 31/10/2026).
See listings on Cardmarket ↗ What makes a card more valuable?
| Number | 8/112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Category | Pokemon |
| Stage | Stage2 |
| Evolves from | Nidorino |
| Type | Fighting |
| Weakness | Water ×2 |
| Retreat cost | 3 |
| Legality | Standard: No · Expanded: No |
| Finishes | Holo · Reverse holo |
| Illustrator | Hisao Nakamura |
What to know about this card
- It is card 8 of the 112 in the official FireRed & LeafGreen checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
- Rarity: Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
- It exists in several finishes (Holo, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
- Artwork by Hisao Nakamura. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
- Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.
Abilities
Attacks
FightingColorless
Earth Poison
40If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
FightingFightingColorlessColorless
Bound Crush
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Nidoking can't use Bound Crush during your next turn.
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